Connecticut Food Bank is doing a great work for many of the organizations that help those that are…read morein need. Companies should continue to give, or start giving toward CFB, especially during times like these. There are many people that benefit from the CFB and the generosity of others. Staff is friendly, helpful and love what they do, keep on doing CFB... you guys ROCK!

I highly recommend!!! I was seen by Andrea Arnold for counseling services at Norwalk Community…read moreCollege now currently CT State Norwalk. I am very grateful that I met her. She pointed out what I needed help with and changed the trajectory of my life. She was very kind, sweet, funny, caring, helpful and extremely patient. I honestly would not be where I am today without Andrea. I went from struggling to balancing and passing my college classes, battling with mental health challenges to graduating cum laude and getting leadership awards for student clubs. Thank you so much Andrea and Family and Children's Agency !!!!

From the owner: Family & Children's Agency (FCA) is a leading nonprofit human service organization committed to…read moreincreasing the social and emotional well-being of our clients. We provide solution focused services that meet the needs of individuals throughout the life cycle, including children, families, youth, adults and seniors. We possess more than 70 years of experience in the fields of social work and human services. Children & Families -Adoption -Counseling -Family Support (Prevention & Intervention) -Parent Education -Specialized Foster Care Youth -After School Program -Intensive In-Home Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS) -Counseling Adults -Project REWARD (Addiction Recovery for Women) -Counseling -Homeless Services Seniors -Personal Alert emergency response system -Live-In Care -Home Health Aides -Homemakers -Assisted Transportation -Home Modification -Caregiver Support

Open Doors is a housing and homeless service organization. They have emergency shelter, street…read moreoutreach, a kitchen serving hot meals every days, a grocery pantry, a community closet, and resources for people looking for housing and financial support. The community closet looks great -they have clothes, dishes, toys, toiletries, and all sorts of things for the community for free. If you want to volunteer, there are a lot of opportunities. You can donate clothes, shoes, and other gently used or new items. Great service for the community. To donate goods, drop off items the last Tuesday of each month from 1pm to 3pm.

well i am a homelss women in norwalk ct at the moment. they do not help if u dont call 211...they…read morewill turn there backs on you! they do ive been tugged all around by these so called navigators just for her to not call at all in 30 days? ive been out here tring to reach out to Anna! nobdy knows her, an 211 makes you wait for hrs to get a status, my phones battery does not last tht long, ive talked to the police about what they can do an theirs zero they cn do? this whole system is screwed up! my life means smthing to me i do not get high or drink i just want support and guidance threw this tough time and nope ther is zero effert zero help there is absoultly nothing for help here in norwal so far as far as i go. they hv completly ignored me messed with my head an feelings tht lady Anna was very rude an i didnt get the sence tht she cared at all. its was more of her telling me insted of helping me...i need shelter, its freezing. out. so i basically have to wait till im dead for ppl to help. tht is so sad an very cruel everybody shld hv a shot at anything. they litterly say there is room however you need a case wrkere then the case wrker tells you you hv to be sleeping outside an the get it verafied then you cld possiably get help, she said the wait is 3_6 months anyway, idk why she(Anna) was being so pushy and rude however i need help.....its getting cold an i am scared! tht im gonna die at this rate. the system is failing me.and i dont want to come bck an possiably sew ppl for there inhumain treatment, towards me. i want help i belong to a methadone clinic for pete sake!!! why am i still on the street? this whole thing is wrng an abusive ! my name is mellissa berquist and im in need of shelter!!!! my phone number is 2038512052 im on the street...no shelter...if anybdy cn help me please call me asap....

They employ people that have disabilities to provide them with actual work experience and they have…read morereally nice books for very cheap! A lot of children's books as well. Everyone is so nice there and I love that it double as an amazing cause.

most adorable local book shop. i picked up a few books and also noticed they have fun classes and…read moreevents.

My mom and I come here very often for household items for DIY projects since we live nearby lol…read more The customer service is great, and the employees are usually very invested in and knowledgable of their work, meaning they're constantly organizing the clothes that come in every day. The prices are a little confusing but an employee will quickly explain for you. Overall, the store is lovely and deserves a visit if you're in the mood for some great discounted clothing/furniture.

Comfortable spot with amazing food and drink and friendly members and guests. Picturesque views…read moreright on Norwalk harbor what's not to love. That I was hear to celebrate a good friends low keyed bachelor party made it off the charts!

Best clientele, servers & bartenders!! It's like family.... No rif raf in here ( unless they…read morewander and unintentionally, and then they don't usually stay very long cause they're basically made to know they don't belong)) Everybody knows everybody and it's a wonderful place to go relax talk play pool and listen to some live music from time to time. I have not been there since the new kitchen people have been in but the food used to be amazing. I can't imagine that that's changed much definitely worth the trip

I have volunteered in the Person to Person food pantry in Norwalk for 7+ years. We provide meals…read moreand services to in need families in the GreaterNorwalk area. The volunteers are great to work with and the people we help are friendly and very thankful for the help we provide. With covid before and now with the economy, people are in greater need and we see the number of people in need growing. Here is the link if interested in finding out more about the services provided. https://p2phelps.org/ We are always looking for additional volunteers in the Norwalk, Darien and/or Stamford sites. If you are interested please give them a call and set up some time to help.

This place is amazing. If you're going for food, you have lots of choices and a lot of is it…read moredonated from local restaurants or stores as well as regular people, so you can often get a bunch of stuff from Trader Joes or other high quality brands. They have a mobile food pantry truck now as well as their place in Darien. The volunteers are all really friendly and helpful

I stayed at Malta House located in Norwalk, CT in 2025 for a few months. I applied to Malta House…read moreafter much online research pertaining to shelter/housing for pregnant women. I was seeking not only shelter, but also a supportive and nurturing environment that would empower me as a first time mother. From my brief experience, the program did not run in a way that aligned with Malta House's online mission statement. From the website, I had the impression that the program would focus on supporting a mother in areas of health, wellness, nutrition, parenting skills, financial security, mental health, child development, among other pertinent topics related to improving an individual's overall well-being. This was my main reason for choosing to relocate out of state for shelter. I decided that it would be advantageous for me to relocate out of state as I was eager to find support, and to grow as a person, and most importantly, as a mother. However, during my stay, neither the program's topics of conversations nor the mandatory groups addressed such topics. Instead, the program's main focus seemed to be on enforcing compliance with chores to maintain an individual's stay. The program's approach definitely felt more punitive, rather than therapeutic or supportive. The program was rooted in enforcing regulations rather than empowering mothers. The engagement was driven by repercussions, not genuine empowerment. I witnessed exhausted pregnant women being written up for not completing chores that, in my opinion, were unreasonable tasks--especially for those in such vulnerable conditions. In fact, after still being asked despite advocating on behalf of my health, I was once hospitalized, risking pre mature labor at eight months pregnant. This happened after being told to clean/scrub old spills under the glass of the bottom of a fridge left by another resident. The structure of the program did not seem designed with pregnant or postpartum women in mind. Grace and empathy were rarely offered; challenges were often dismissed as "excuses" to not complete chores or attend groups. The program director would remind residents that she "had a home to go to" while criticizing pregnant women for not completing chores on time. The director would also remind us that many women were willing and waiting to comply with program regulations to take our place in the program. The website stated, " WE'RE MUCH MORE THAN A SHELTER: Malta House provides a home and loving support system for those who are struggling with an unplanned pregnancy or who are new mothers of an infant or young baby. We offer homeless pregnant women and their children a family setting where they can grow emotionally, physically, and spiritually..." If I could describe the program based on my experience, I'd say Malta House is a transitional housing for women willing to do chores, attend (unstructured/uninformative) groups, and adhere to a curfew in order to maintain their stay. Unfortunately, the environment did not provide me with a "loving support system". Nurturing and supportive are words that I would not choose to describe the environment in which I resided in. There was a case manager (initials T.H.) who I felt genuinely cared about the women. However, the overall tone of the program did not cultivate a culture of empowerment in a supportive environment. Although I needed shelter, I had to leave Malta House as the environment was not conducive to my mental or physical health during my high risk pregnancy. I decided to leave and find a shelter even if it did not offer the supportive environment I initially sought after as I had failed to receive it anyway. I believe the purpose and mission of Malta House is beautiful in spirit. I truly hope someone will step in to bring meaningful changes to how the program is run and how the women are supported. My intention is not to discourage donations or support--on the contrary, the mothers there need resources, advocacy, and compassionate care more than ever.

They do not help with "low cost spay/neuter". They offer a "low cost" certificate to be used a vet…read moreoffice in a list they have. This list of vets are given rules for charges BUT they never actually ensure that those vets follow those charges OR make sure that those vets are not allowed to charge other outragous fees. The vet office I went to charged me over $500 in fees including an over the weight charge by $50 due to my puppy being 5lb over (the foa site says the vet is only allowed to charge $2/lb over). I wrote an email to Friends of animals about this vets upcharges over 2 weeks ago and go zero response. I had previously gone to The Spay & Neuter Center of New Jersey which only charged $400 TOTAL out the door price with sutures that disolved and did an amazing job, but they are over an hour from me. I ended up spending over $700 using Friends of animals "low cost" neuter at a rude vet office 10 mins from me. What a joke. I don't understand how they are allowed to keep this scam up.

I just called to obtain the certificate for my new kitten. For some reason, I was not able to…read moreselect the correct type of pet online. The person I spoke with was very nice and helpful. I was able to order the certificate over the phone. I am very surprised by the other review - the woman I spoke with was not rude at all - to the contrary she couldn't have been nicer. I should have the certificate in about a week. I will update my review upon receipt.