I stumbled upon Granny's Garden school through a Yelp service event we were doing and instantly…read morefell in love. Now Granny's Garden school is actually part of Loveland Elementary school. We looked and looked and could not find it because the place itself does not exist. Granny herself runs this nonprofit as more of an educational giving back kind of initiative. As we were moving piles of mulch to the garden beds we met her in person and wow what a special person! She explained to all of us the history of how she got started and it was basically to teach children early about how to eat healthy and that healthy eating can be fun, and delicious! She also said that each classroom of the school has a plot that they are responsible for growing during the season. The class then harvests the plants and they are used for the school's lunches!!! How cool is that? We had processed patties of who knows what slopped on our trays. She even said that kids will eat raw veggies right out of the garden. And when I say raw, some of the kids just take bites out of tomatoes and eat them whole! What a great cause. I would have never even known about this place, but if you are looking to volunteer or just have fun giving back this is a great great place. There were even some high school kids earning class credit on the day we went.

Amazing amazing amazing. We like to buy the family garden kit in Spring sponsored by local…read morebusinesses. We get free soil, free plants, and free seeds. Great educational program ad their plant sale in the Spring is the best gardening deal in town. Great plants from their own school gardens at the best prices and your money goes to fund the school garden program. Be sure to check out their garden subscriptions for fresh flowers!

They quickly and effectively accepted my van full of old clothing, glass ware and the odd dinner…read moreplates.

I got a quick run through of this location of St Vincent de Paul. I ended up picking up a couple…read morepair of jeans and luckily they both had a half off barb. I also noticed a bit of jewelry in a case up front next to the registers and I found a brooch I liked in there. I didn't have a lot of time today as my husband was with me and he is not much of a shopper. They did have quite a lot of shoes but they pair I picked up and thought I might buy were $20 and I really felt like that was too much. I will have to check this location out another time when I have more time but at first glance I did not like it as well as some of the other locations I have been to.

I've been going to Mathew 25 ministries for the past 10 years and they continue to grow while…read morekeeping their mission the same. It is the best place to volunteer sporadically and they have a lot of open availability. This year I wanted to do something for my birthday, giving back to the community and I was able to organize an event for my friends to get together and do. It was amazing. We hung candy on Christmas trees for A-Kid-Again. And they were nice enough to throw in a tour of the grounds as well, which made it even more special.

Very happy with donation of food lost my job this will really help me thank you so much!!read more

This place is Awesome. I've gone here both as a guest to get services and a volunteer in the food…read morepantry. There are SO many services offered here, from rent assistance to auto repair and they even have free tax prep once a year. If you ever need job coaching they have that too and free child care while your here shopping in their open door food pantry that operates Wednesday thru Saturday - Call for specific hours of operation. From time to time they offer a free health clinic with student nurses to check you out and get you better and they offer so many resources to the community. You could say this place is a one stop shop for all sorts of assistance and that's why I say this place is Awesome!!!...

This place is fantastic. I've gone here both as a guest to get services and a volunteer to help the…read moreplace keep running. There are SO many services offered here, to begin listing them almost seems like a futile pursuit! I went for job coaching and help with my resume. I have done this twice now, and both times, it has set me up in such a good position that I have gotten a job very shortly after my visit there! The atmosphere of the place is very relaxing, there is a cool little waterfall in the open area, and all of the classrooms and the prayer chapel are all very comfortable. That's a good thing if you find yourself in a position to need help. I would recommend anyone who needs just a little help to stop by here. You will be greeted warmly and will get to sit down with an assessor who will help you figure out what services you need. I'm thankful that I was able to get the help I needed and now that I am able to help others!

Nothing but love for this amazing place that is helping teachers out all over the Cincinnati area…read more It's organized, it has variety of products and new items throughout the months. Easy process to get started and understand the lay of the land. They even have pick up so you can do your shopping on line. The volunteers and people running the place are very kind and helpful. This place is great, will share with all teachers that don't already know about it!

Awesome resource for teachers. Free supplies donated by local business and individuals. May is…read moreP&G month as well as 5/3 Bank. Very nice that Los businesses support such a value charity. With school districts cutting funding (ask your kids teachers how much they really spend out of pocket. You'll be amazed) this is a welcomed supplier of needed materials. Thanks!

Showed up to Green Acres Farm ready to support local business and maybe grab a tomato or two…read more Instead, we got treated like we were trying to rob the place. We accidentally walked into an area with zero signs, no fences, and absolutely no indication that it was off-limits--unless they expect guests to be psychic. Cue the staff coming at us like we were trespassing on sacred land. Rude, confrontational, and totally uncalled for. We hadn't even made it to the market yet, but after that lovely welcome, we turned right back around and bought nothing. If you're into surprise attitude and awkward standoffs instead of produce, this place is for you. Otherwise, steer clear--plenty of other farms around that don't treat potential customers like criminals for walking on grass.

I have been to Greenacres Farm Store a couple times since being introduced by a friend. It is…read morerefreshing to see meat and produce that is locally sourced and methods like grassfed and free range are used for the products. Fun to shop in a place other than a supermarket.

I spend a significant amount of time exploring and playing in the outdoors. One day you may see me…read morecanoeing and fly fishing our local rivers, or, if you're damn lucky, you might notice me hiking through a park, identifying the flora and fauna of our area. To even the casual observer, it shouldn't be a surprise that I am dedicated to protecting and preserving our natural resources. This commitment extends to local organizations doing important environmental advocacy work. Greenacres Water Quality Project, a program of the Greenacres Foundation, is a prime example of coupling professional expertise with community involvement. Though the project participates in outreach events around Cincinnati, I am most intimately involved with Saturday Morning Snapshot. What is Saturday Morning Snapshot? I'm glad you asked. Basically it's a group of dedicated volunteers who take water samples from the Little Miami River and its tributaries on the second Saturday of each month from March through November. These water samples -- sometimes totaling more than 80 -- are taken to the Greenacres Water Lab for testing. Here is the special part. At the lab, "citizen" volunteers perform all the tests, many of whom don't have professional backgrounds in science or lab work. I am part of this category. But nobody really cares. Every volunteer is trained by the Greenacres Water Quality director who runs the River Lab and answers volunteer questions. And let me tell you, the director is a first class lady. She loves her job and her volunteers. The best of both worlds, really. Oh, and she gives you lunch. A damn good lunch if I can gush a bit. Now these cats testing for bacteria, phosphates, nitrates, turbidity and other barometers of water quality -- they are some of the most down to earth and good natured people you will ever meet. I'll be the first to admit that water testing can be a tedious and sometimes boring process, but with an eclectic and interesting group of people to chat and collaborate with, the prospect of measuring nitrates and phosphates doesn't seem so bad. The very idea of expanding my pool of knowledge while helping to monitor and protect our water supply is extremely motivating. Because in the final analysis, if we don't have a clean environment to live, what the hell do we really have?

Totally disrespectful to the surrounding community. Receptions play extremely loud music after…read morequiet hours with no regard for the neighborhood. please do not support this business.

My neighbor & I decided to try the cafe inside the Senior Center for lunch. It's called The Central…read moreCafe & is open to the public (not just seniors). I believe if you are a Central Connections member, you are entitled to a discount at the cafe. My neighbor ordered the Dumpster Nachos while I had the Black & Blue Burger with a side of onion rings. You get one side of your choice & there are 10 delicious sides to choose from. Our friendly server brought our food out quickly. My half pound burger was good & more than I could eat. I loved the onion rings. I don't recommend ordering a glass of water as it tasted strongly of chlorine! Coca-Cola products or bottled water is $2.00. My neighbor really liked the generous serving of nachos & thought they were tasty. After lunch, we walked around the Center & saw that they have a billiard room with several pool tables. There was also a small workout room with a few pieces of equipment. Construction is going on as they have plans to expand the Center. I'll definitely be back & hope to join in 2023 as I live just a few miles away.