EMPACT Northwest is a charitable organization comprised of medical professionals providing disaster…read morerelief, medical education and ongoing medical aid to communities in need. This NGO (Non Government Organization) was founded in 2010 in response the Haiti Earthquake. A team of their volunteers has now made their way to Northern Japan and is currently operating in Ishinomaki in conjunction with the Japanese Red Cross. I just purchased a gorgeous letterpress Matsushima print ($30/each) from Bruce Smith & Yoshiko Yamamoto at The Arts & Crafts Press. http://www.artsandcraftspress.com/. Proceeds go to Empact's medical relief efforts in the Sendai area of Japan.

The Ronald McDonald House in Seattle is a great place to stay, the staff is amazing, and the rules…read morein the house are fair. The food is really good, the privacy and the rooms very nice.

Wonderfully equipped house. We are here in Seattle from Arizona for my son's bone marrow transplant…read moreand Seattle Childrens. They have separate apartments for after discharge from the BMT unit. For standard housing the have rooms that sleep either 3 or 6 (large room so it's crowded but doable). Communal areas are clean and well maintained with helpful volunteers who do a good job keeping things clean. So grateful for Ronald McDonald house

Very helpful, great service , Agga & associates are on point in every detail of their inventory…read moreof excellent equipment and supplies. Thank you, I highly recommend

Their "Suggested Donation" for most of the used equipments are even HIGHER than a brand new item…read moreretail price. Also, their so called suggested donation is actually what they really expect you to pay.. We were looking at a USED senior shower transfer bench and they told us we need to pay $50 when I found a Brand New One on Amz for $39.99!!! I'm scratching my head on and asked them who and how do they set the "price", they said the money received are used to pay for staff salary and utilities... but you are Selling your used and free donated items even higher than the retail stores which are in Brand New condition. If you are nearby in Redmond, you can go pay a visit but don't bother if you live further out...

Fraternal Order of Eagles /F.O.E. charitable organization originally founded in Seattle - Mother…read moreAerie #1. This is the 2,888 Aerie. Friendly people with a great bar, pool tables, outdoor smoking area, lottery, & pulltabs. Affordable membership & drinks. Great rental venue for parties & dances to the public!

Very good food and good prices and good service and friendly staff hard working having fun at itread more

Service is above and highly respected it was easy to get food bank and when I was in shopping cart…read morein line making a mistake staff corrected me how border shopping cart line and it made me happy when was corrected to stay in shopping cart lane correctly a bunch of get church people food bank staff

In the time I have been using the Marysville Food Bank, they have always treated me kindly and with…read moredignity. They have made a huge difference in whether I went hungry or not, and did the best they could with volunteers and supplies on hand. THANK YOU, Community Donners and volunteers!

I don't get to volunteer much anymore, I definately had more time in high school and college, but…read morewhen I get a chance, I tend to find places which serve good causes. In Seattle, there are many that fall into that catagory, and this one stands out. Food banks are places which are more important than ever before. There are too many people in unfortuante situations. Either because of some circumstance which is out of their control, or for what ever reason, it becomes necessary to rely of the charity of others. I volunteered here, as part of Seattle Works. Like many food banks I have volunteered at, it's simple, have your energy up, a welcoming smile, and respect. This one serves tons of people, Wednesdays and Saturdays. They have two shifts, one in the morning and afternoon. If you come early, be prepaired to get to packing and sorting. Donations come from local groceries and neighborhood residents. People line up, come in, get food items, and are on their way. Simple. I always say, it's good to give back, and this place is a good way to giving back, even if you don't have money to give; give a little time, it's well worth it. Tip: There is limited parking, some just north of the location, and some 24 hours spots on the street across(south) from the fire station. Don't park at the fire station, they don't really appreciate cars blocking their station. Wear comfortable clothes, and good shoes, you'll be on your feet.

As far as food banks go, North Helpline has it down! This is one of the most organized food banks…read morewith a great deal of staff and a nice warehouse space. When I have volunteered, it has been on the Saturday morning shift, four long hours! Be prepared to stand for most of the time and for non-stop people coming through. Generally Seniors and the Disabled are in the first round of clients. It is nice that they are able to come through first without being hindered by a large crowd. This food bank generally has a great deal of fresh produce, meat and many donations from Whole Foods and other markets. It feels good passing out items that I know I don't spurge on for myself. I appreciate that the clients at the food bank can turn away items that they do not wish to take. It feels very humane that people are not put in a position that they must eat anything given to them just because they are in need. If you have some volunteer time, keep North Helpline in Lake City in mind! northhelpline.org

Although Solid Ground appears as a Coordinated Entry Access point for people in search of resources…read morefor housing or eviction prevention, the highly unprofessional staff will not provide assistance to anyone they do not know and do not like. Staff at this agency use call screening devices to scan for names and telephone numbers of previous clients whom the staff have blacklisted from social services. Do not waste your valuable time and energy on this non profit agency that acts as an obvious grift.

Wow this place is awesome. Stopped by for 'training' for their Operation Front line volunteering…read moreprogram, which teaches families, parents, kids and teens of low income families how to cook nutritious and delicious meals on a budget. What a great idea! Instead of just giving out food, each class participant gets a great lesson in cooking and nutrition, then they get to help create a meal in class AND a bag of groceries to take home with them to practice. The people at training were great - nutrition majors, foodies, chefs all mingling in a philanthropic pow wow. The training was hands on and interactive, and I really like Solid's Ground's focus on diversity, equality, respect and education as a way to help the community. Super cool place! There was a cooking class going on with a room of kids and it smelled heavenly! Look up Solid Ground's Operation Front Line if you love food and love volunteering!

Looking to see beauty in action, look no further! Hearts of GOLD the founder, and next torch…read morecarrier Kinder, lead this group with heartfelt sincere love for the population that most ignore and turn away from! Adults with different abilities are blessed with group celebrations of quality good clean fun and entertainment to help them enjoy the company of others, with similar or different physical or mental capabilities. Their family or caretakers are all included, and often there are meals to enjoy as well. There are fundraiser opportunities to help support the minimal but hardworking sweet souls that staff the office, and for funding various trips to the zoo etc, as well as costs for services to help those in great need of dentist etc. This is a charity you can be 100% proud to support and know that every .50 cents will be spent to be a true blessing!