They say charity begins at home so whenever possible I give something to Saline Area Social Service…read more(SASS) to help those nearby who need so so much. While it is important to help starving children in third world countries, it is essential that we don't neglect the ones that live in our area. Many of these families are desperately struggling to earn a living, stay together and survive. Be grateful if you have enough. Share some with others until they can get their lucky break, too. The downtown Saline office of SASS is crowded and busy with activity. The entrance is near Saline Downtown Diner, at the back of the block including Dan's Tavern. Some staff are there consistently, but you might be talking to a volunteer. They do what they can with what they have. They need donations: money, non-perishable and even perishable food including fruits and vegetables from your own garden, because they have a refrigerator and a freezer. So if you have extra of any type of food, please bring it by. They collect toiletries. The smaller travel size is preferred, but if you have full-size toiletries, they wait until they have about 120 of any given item and then they do a "distribution." At the end of the year, my church and many others in the area host a toiletries drive and collect shampoo & conditioner, bar soap & body wash, diapers, etc. that every family needs to function. Each of the churches in Saline including mine put together food baskets and gifts (for example, socks in specific sizes for boy, girl, man or woman) for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. That way, each person contributes just a little to make up a very nice windfall for each local family currently under the care of SASS, which coordinates the distribution of all of these baskets, so it makes giving logistically easier for an individual. If you wish to do some good, give them a call and stop by with a donation. During the summer months the pantry can get pretty bare so if you are into warehouse shopping, put something extra into your cart, then take it to SASS.

Me and my kids enjoyed seeing all the animals and all the staff was very knowledgeable about the…read moreanimals and they were very helpful with any questions or concerns we might have .

The Creature Conservancy is pretty awesome! I pass by it all the time but finally had a chance to…read morevisit during open hours on a Sunday. It was pretty delightful & the staff were super friendly and interacting with the animals. The CC was started 20 years ago with Al the Alligator! He was dropped off at the Vet clinic and they started CC all around him. Pretty awesome. It's not a massive space so it was perfect to get there at 3:30pm - in time for the 4pm show which is followed by an Al the Alligator feeding! We checked out all the habitats on the outside as well. Super cool experience - I'd love to come back for one of their turtle yoga, 18+ paint nights, etc. They always have pretty cool themed programming. Also follow their social media - they post the best content!

This place has really gone downhill since I wrote this review years ago. They often refuse to help…read moreyou or take in birds. They moved way out of town. And worst of all, it is very difficult to even speak with any of the staff on the phone. They don't answer and resort to texting you basic instructions upon finding a sick or injured bird. I've had two birds recently die in my care, on two separate occasions, that could've been saved with proper triage and first aid care that the center used to provide via a quick and easy intake procedure. It's a real bummer. I used to volunteer here years ago when they were on Mary St. They are awesome. I don't know what made them change for the worse.

Is this good? lol…read more We found an injured house finch in our backyard and took him in. Our family cared for him for four days. Even with a broken wing, he was full of life -- hopping around, singing to us, eating and drinking normally. My daughter named him Birdie, and he quickly became part of our family. We spent over $150 on a bird house, food, and toys to make him feel safe and comfortable. We didn't want to bring him to a rehab center -- but it felt like the responsible thing to do. When we arrived, the staff felt off. They were visibly anxious and lacked basic people skills. My husband asked directly, "You're not going to kill him, right?" and the question was deflected. I made it clear multiple times that we were willing to care for Birdie long-term if he couldn't be released. The next day, they told us he had "passed overnight in his enclosure." When I followed up asking if he had been euthanized, they said no -- but offered no explanation or detail. I sent another message asking for clarification and closure and never received a response. It's incredibly hard to believe a bird who was singing and eating the day before simply died in the night -- especially when I had offered to care for him. Whether he was euthanized or not, we were denied the truth. And if he was put down, we were denied the chance to bring him home and love him through it. We would have donated. We would have supported their work. But now, I feel betrayed and heartbroken -- and I don't want another family to go through this. Please be careful if you bring an animal here expecting transparency or empathy. We thought we were doing the right thing -- and now we regret it deeply.

CAN has a lot of different volunteer opportunities available to get involved with the community…read morehere in Ann Arbor. I volunteered one Saturday morning when they were doing their monthly Food Distribution at Mitchell Elem. School for various families in the area who signed up to receive groceries. You can also make and bring food for the kids who come in the evening to one of their Community Centers. They have after-school programs and tutoring. www.canwashtenaw.org/volunteer

CAN is a great Non profit organization that does great work in the community. They have functions…read morefor low income children and schools. They have a regular picnic kickoff that gives pencils, paper, toys, etc to Secondary school kids. They also have various events to support the community. This includes tutoring and other assistance. I enjoy supporting this organization and I am impressed by the work that they continue to do to make a difference in people lives.

Lots of " miscommunications " and bad treatment by almost all staff. Please, if you are considering…read morecare there try some place else. Some of the inconsistencies include; Times for breakfast lunch and dinner can vary up to an hour and a half. Food is mostly awful and definitely cold when you get it delivered to your room. Some rooms are extremely dirty, floors bathrooms etc. Not giving showers regularly to patients even though there are set days to get their showers. If you ask for medications, the nurses " were never told" when someone is in pain they should not have to wait hours to receive medication. There are too many more things to mention. It is horrible to see elderly patients mistreated

From the owner: One if three older adults report going without a recommended healthcare procedure due to the cost…read more At Evangelical Homes of Michigan Foundation, we believe that one's ability to pay for care should not determine the quality of that care. We support older adults who need health and wellness services that are beyond their ability to pay for them.

I went there today and bought a plastic container set new unopened. It was advertised by the…read moremanufacturer,Thinktank Technology, as having 24 pieces. It was not. They were counting the plastic lids like they were containers. The box description was misleading. So there were 12. I paid HfH $13 for this. Then I checked on Amazon and found that you can get 26 real containers for $15.99 from the same manufacturer: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Tecnolog%C3%ADa-conjuntos-almacenamiento-alimentos/dp/B01B5H3DGE/ref=sr_1_11?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Mj2ic_WDWxAn0YwtazeqQNMYQTgXigpLEqlj5ldabnK5T3jJPPcB6iS8-LOZq3RsLl8RCVoDFJB56pfs6i2IfC7jFa_y5RkSoty7DbwaJP3QpH5YBIAH6XlMoqHO2ad5PV_bDOJf3D06asbpX3jsdvSCZ-wDBzLywukYbM_MrP3A7Ar8CT-mDHOq-p3zNhBEFG8BHmw7qXt8IN1yQ7DGKcwzvlFt_94gi4QnZijFjry-HVoTO2tUjm3MQeYvXGP4boppAUv95aN3lFF27dl4BM1P-GABhx0UPqxlLPrD4pE.B1KIXO9Lds-f2S7N0Qtp-GfKcb4piAmAWVLWp3E5ld0&dib_tag=se&qid=1725771543&sr=8-11&srs=2602247011 I do not know if Habitat for Humanity is aware of how they are way overcharging for this item, but either way it is a scam from the manufacturer if hot HfH.

I bought a clothes dryer for $150 one year ago. It's still working just fine. They have a lot of…read moreamazing stuff there new and used. I'm headed there now to get a new side door for my garage. Everyone there is very helpful and courteous.