I had to go to my orientation here and the guy at the door told me I couldn't come in. The only…read moreplace at BU anyone was ever rude

Boston University Hillel has an awesome kosher dining hall, as well as many amazing events…read morethroughout the year! They are very welcoming to everyone no matter whether you are Jewish or not! Every BU student has to check out

4 years later! Place is still amazing! You still get the same vibe/atmosphere! Shout out to Waga,…read moreGerry, Derron, Wes, Daniel, and Jacob for keeping the BTC the same! Rest assured, that your kids/teens are in great hands when these staff are there!

I love this place even though I went to tour. I'm originally from Chelsea Ma where there isn't much…read moreto do and me as an activist I am trying to change this. I am a youth intern at La Colaborativa and I'm trying to start on these plans for our very own youth center. Thank you for the tour.

Great place to go swimming all year around . It's free and usually empty, only drawback is you HAVE…read moreto schedule an appointment on line , and all the staff are pretty stern about enforcing this rule . I was turned down from an empty pool because I chose the wrong time block , I think I picked adult swim instead of free swim. None the less 9/10 experience.

Great staff, very affordable but don't expect extras. For the price of one month of a standard gym…read moreI can come here for the whole year and swim or use the track. If you want to swim laps you have to pay extra but otherwise you can swim during recreational swim and use the track most of the time. If you're worried about your valuables bring a lock or leave them at home. With your membership you can also choose to swim at other nearby pools which is pretty cool. I come here regularly because it's close to my house and I can walk there. I probably lost about 35 pounds between swimming and diet changes since joining in March.

You can do Bed and Breakfast at The Beacon Hill Friends…read moreHouse which is a Quaker Residential Community of 20 people that was founded in the 1950s. It is located 100 yards from Boston Common and a 7 minute walk to the T. Beacon Hill is a wonderful historic neighborhood. 6-8 Chestnut Street (Beacon Hill Friends House) is a mansion built in 1805 with a music room with a Steinway Grand Piano and a 5,000 volume library and a lovely outdoor deck. All these resources are available to visitors staying in one of the 2 bedrooms devoted to Bed and Breakfast. The residents were very friendly to me when I stayed there for 4 nights. Parking is available in the Boston Common garage 7 minutes away. You have to be a little self-reliant as the bathrooms are shared and you have to make your own breakfast in the spacious kitchen, cereal, eggs, toast, oatmeal, tea. There is a library of Boston handbooks to borrow. The only drawback is that there no air-conditioning so avoid July and August unless you can take it hot. For a small fee, you can join the residents for a staff prepared dinner Monday-Thursday if you give 1 day notice.

I stayed at Beacon Hill Friends House for 3 nights in November. It was terrific. Thank you to…read moreJeff, resident manager, who was so helpful and friendly, always willing to answer questions. He does need to come and go so isn't on a 9-5 schedule. Worked well for me. The old (1805) house is in a residential area, on a hill, in close proximity to the beginning of the "Freedom Trail". The house itself is several stories high but with an elevator (important to me with a heart condition). I was in an airy good sized room in a double bed (I think but not positive...maybe queen). The bathroom was shared and down the hall. Only once did a resident and I arrive at the bathroom door at the same time. He was a lovely gentleman in his 80s, whose comment was, "Never mind, I'll use the one downstairs." I met 5 of the residents. They ranged in age from 80s to early 30s. All were friendly, interesting to talk with and helpful. One gal even shared some of the applesauce she was making while I was eating breakfast. (Such a treat on a cold November day). You are in charge of making your own breakfast and cleaning it up. Food stuff is supplied. Boston is a wonderful, walkable city with this home in a good location. I walked all day, came home and crashed. I never ate at the house since I didn't know what my schedule would be and they naturally had to know prior to dinner at 6:30 p.m. But, for a very modest fee, you could share dinner with the group. Wish I could have. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. This isn't a hotel! It's a residence. People live here and they aren't meant to serve your every need. They just happen to be willing to share their space with you so you can enjoy the area at a very modest price. Thank you Beacon Hill Friends forj a wonderful stay.

I've lived in five cities in the past three years and have visited even more churches, but my four…read moremonths with King's Hill were unbelievable. If you are a young adult in Boston seeking Christ-centered community, this is the place to be. King's Hill is full of people truly doing life together all throughout the week. Sunday mornings are theologically deep and Gospel-focused. They are also serious about discipleship and helping their members grow in their faith, and truly seek to serve the city of Boston. King's is an amazing church to be a part of. In Boston, which can be a lonely and busy city, I found instant friends at King's and was immediately made to feel at home. When it became clear that I live too far away to become a member (tragically), King's encouraged me towards a partnering church closer to home. Their graciousness speaks volumes to the type of church they are.

Have you ever been to a church where you walk in awkwardly and no one really engages in…read moreconversation with you? Then you sit down alone in a row of empty chairs and no one sits next to you? And once the service is over you walk out wondering if anyone even noticed you were there? Well, I have. A few times. It's difficult finding a church and I've been on the hunt for one for a while. I went to King's Hill today, making this Sunday, a special one. When I got to the doors and admitted I was new, a lovely young woman said "let me walk with you!" and escorted me in. Once there, multiple people came to talk to me--and it wasn't forced, it wasn't fake. The worship music has two stunning female singers. Most importantly, the message was so good! Connected directly to the word, to us the congregation, and to our daily lives. It wasn't hard to follow, but it was full of scripture at the same time. The pastor runs an honest and passionate ship of believers. Imma get myself onboard. For logistics: service takes place on the first floor of the Hilton hotel. Parking is next door in a garage. The church will give you a ticket to validate your parking (you won't have to pay). They set out bibles for you to take home. No tea or coffee, but a whole lot of conversation.

St. Francis House is unique in the Boston area in that it offers continued training and education…read moreprograms as well as transitional facilities for individuals moving ahead from trauma, addiction or homelessness. Because it is a day shelter, most of the guests are day boarders who come in for breakfast/lunch service, art therapy, to use the walk-in clinic, clothing center, the woman's shelter or shower facilities. As a secular establishment, it is partly funded by the state and private donors. Unlike other shelters in the area and partly due to its day shelter status, St. Francis House does not boast a large patronage. As a regular volunteer, I can't say enough about the quality of service and dedication that the staff provides and their continued upbeat attitude day-in and day-out. There are some genuine characters but you'll come to love them all like a close knit family. There are many opportunities for volunteerism at the shelter and only a few key staff managing the process. Fill out the form online, it may take a few weeks but they will get back to you.

Most Boston shelters are quite full at all times of the year. This shelter allows people who are…read moretraveling at the Boston South Station to shower during their travels. Since this is a day shelter it is open as early as 7:AM allowing people who have been sleeping outside or otherwise to be as clean as they should. I personally am quite grateful yet ask for better. What issue striking the shelter's use is the weekend schedule having no showers available.

An extremely important part of the community come and participate in the programs they offer for…read morethe community.

I gave 2 starts because I believe in their mission but found the staff to be disorganized and…read moreunprofessional if not downright rude. I offered my time and services as a volunteer. I came to the center and interviewed with the volunteer manager. After the interview she left me with another volunteer so that I could tour the facility. And when I say she left me, I mean she LEFT me. Like didn't shake my hand (Actually, she never gave me a handshake at all which, again, I find unprofessional), offer any explanation as to what the next steps would be, walk me out, etc. I don't think she even said goodbye. She handed me off to the other volunteer, walked away, and that was the last I ever saw or heard from her again. After the tour both myself and the other volunteer were confused as to what to do next. I just stood there while the other volunteer went to the manager's office. She knocked twice but there was no response so, totally confused, I just left. Never heard back from the manager despite her initially telling me they needed consistent reliable volunteers. At the end of the interview I asked for reasonable accommodation for a disability and I wonder if that has something to do with her ghosting me. Either way I think it's an incredibly unprofessional way to represent the organization and a rude way to behave towards ANYONE who is offering to volunteer their time and energy. While I understand they are understaffed, there is no excuse to ignore basic protocol of professionalism. Ultimately I decided to volunteer elsewhere.

The Women's Center in Cambridge has lots of interesting free groups to attend. I have gone most…read morerecently to the Spanish/English conversation group and the singing class, and to a few others over the years. There is also yoga, sewing, beading, songwriting, healing through arts, discussion for survivors of child sexual abuse, women's narcotics anonymous, feminist book club, and lots more. Any woman can propose to set up and facilitate a group. The house, on Pleasant Street, indeed is a pleasant place to hang out, use the computer lab (there are plenty of computers) or the library, or prepare yourself a snack. You can meet other women from all walks of life. There is a small restful patio in back with a garden. And, what I particularly like, everything there is free! This is partly because most of the staff are volunteers. And it's only a few blocks from the Central Square MBTA station.