This was a horrible place to go to. My husband and I have rarely ever had to use a food pantry…read more We had been there a year ago. We went early this morning. All we really needed was some bread and vegetables. We stood on a long, slow line outside in the freezing cold. When we finally got in there we got to the desk and the woman there was beyond rude. We gave her our photo ID's with the correct address. She was quite nasty stating we needed to have a utility bill. We told her that we didnt know this, that it had been a year since we had been there. That made her become even more rude, insisted that we had to re sign up and literally threw us out like we were garbage! It was interesting to notice however that there were several people there who did not have all the needed id but were let through anyway. It seemed predjudiced that people who were not white, who could not speak english who had a huge family were still allowed to get food even though many of them did not have all that was needed. There was no reason for this woman to be so nasty and to treat us like garbage. I will never go there again. There are several other places in Salem that off the same service.

For a city visitor center it offers quite a lot in a compact building. You'll see miniatures of…read morethe Village of Salem from its inception along with implements, quilts, and other things the first settlers used. Central to the exhibits is an information desk with plenty of maps and guides to help get you started on your visit to Salem. There is also a bookstore/giftshop and extra meeting rooms in the back. Times visited: 1

November 2021 my 95 year old mother became a resident at Sutton Home for Women. I have been…read moreextremely happy with the care that she receives. The staff is more than wonderful; they go out of their way to make the residents happy and comfortable. Whenever my mom needs assistance with anything, someone is always there to help. The director, Barbara, is a godsend; she has gone out of her way to help my mom adjust with her new living environment. Barbara has helped me with many tasks as I live in another state and can't always be available when my mom needs assistance. Mom says the food is delicious and frequently there are delicious home baked treats for dessert. I especially like that the residence is small and has a homey feel. When searching for a residence for my mom, I looked at many places. I believe Sutton Home was definitely the right choice.

From the owner: The Sutton Home is an elegant and stately ten-bedroom lodging home for women which offers the…read morefollowing amenities and quality residential services: Spacious and sunny rooms 24-hour staffing Utilities (except telephone) Basic cable Stair lift Medication reminders Security Maintenance Off-street parking Laundry and housekeeping services Large yard for outdoor enjoyment Sunrooms and porches Close to shopping and major medical facilities Close proximity to major highways and public transportation Daily companionship and socialization

Today, I was given ice packs, Motrin and Tylenol for extreme swelling in lower extremities due to…read moreacute osteoarthritis. They wouldn't allow me to elevate my feet for medical reasons on a chair because common sense did not prevail. A volunteer upstairs allowed me to elevate legs and a young woman Deseree attempted to pull chair out from underneath me when I said I need a minute as I had bilateral knee replacements as well. No common sense. She said if you have a bag (lol) put.your feet on that. Moments like that diminish the good that is accomplished here.

There are just so many good things to say about this place that I'm not sure where to start…read more First, it is not a "shelter" in the typical sense of the word, and the staff and guests do not refer to it as a "shelter". They consider themselves a "community", and act as such. There are NO lines for anything at the WLP. The women are served their meals at their tables by volunteers, and their materials are bussed for them once they are done, unless they choose to self-bus. The food. Oh heavens! WLP prides itself on serving nourishing, FRESH food. Each meal will have all nutritional requirements met, and there is always a veggie option. We're not talking canned goods or sandwiches here, folks. No, this is chopped and diced fresh veggies, prime cut meats, the finest ingredients. If you're a good cook and after you've volunteered a few times, they are happy to let you get in the kitchen and help whip up stuff. The resident chef there, Gina, is wonderfully creative in the kitchen (and very nice), and from time to time, other professional chefs from local restaurants come in to put together a meal. The WLP isn't jsut a food place, although that's the highlight of the day. It also provides the women with full time advocacy support to help with finding housing, food, or other services. There is a computer room/resource room that the ladies may use. There is also a nap room where women can go to get sometimes some much needed rest, and also a quiet room for just some peace, solitude, and maybe reading or reflecting. Women are also able to get various toiletries and clothing that they may need. They may do their laundry and take showers. The Program Manager, Heather (also very, very nice and competent) has done a great job of making sure that there are interesting activities for guests if they choose to participate: yoga, painting, field trips, knitting, etc. Since the WLP is run as a "community", the staff are INCREDIBLY patient with the women, and if a guest is being disorderly or breaking a rule, she is not immediately tossed out, but is counseled and given more than one opportunity to redeem herself by correcting her behavior. Throwing someone out is a last option at the WLP. WLP treats its volunteers as the valuable commodity we are. We are appreciated, thanked, and made to feel a part of the "team". Added Perk: They also have really incredible volunteer thank you events! I enjoy volunteering here. I learn something new and meet new people each time I go. I don't have a lot of spare time to volunteer, but when I do, the WLP gets me all the time, every time. It's important to know that this place could not be so great without us- the community at large supporting it through donations, volunteering, contributions, etc. The staff, Regina, Linda, Joanna, Lauren, Linnie, and Cheryl are terrific- go meet them! This is just a wonderful, wonderful place. You will not leave here without your heart being touched in some way.

I was admitted to Operation ABLE's Work/Study program a few years ago in my late Sixties. I was not…read morelooking to get a Full Time Job but I did know I wanted to either learn some Technical Computer Skills which I never thought I would ever learn at my age so that I could do some part time work somewhere or a Home Business which definitely would need Excel, Word, and make Presentations. I also learned while there they had a 'Medical Terminology Course', which would feed my previous Army Medical background and learn more up to date terms for work at a Hospital or similar area. The many weeks I was there; with the absolutely patient, understanding, and very loving and talented 'Friends' made there; I have made my life ; because of Operation ABLE's Staff much more enjoyable; and made money I never dreamed of. Let us all support this program as long as God keeps us here. They will always be part of my Heart's 'Family' and I wish them well........ A Check is on the way. Well Deserved. Frank Pignone Stoneham Mass. Age 72 and as active as 40.......due to this program.

From the owner: Since 1982, Operation ABLE, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization, has provided job seekers with training…read moreprograms and employment services. Our mission and passion is to empower our community of job seekers, the underemployed, those in career transition, and military veterans who need job support services to re-enter the workforce. We offer a variety of services including occupational and computer skills training, workshops, job search training and support, coaching and counseling, and some training programs offer internships.

Food and Pet pantry for disabled and senior homebound people in the area. They helped me a few…read moretimes when I couldn't leave the home. Returning the favor today and donating lots of dog food I picked up while couponing. I remember them showing up with bags of cat food for my cat along with bags of food me. They really helped me in my time of need. Highly recommended.

I witnessed a tester mistreat a young girl taking a test . She had refused to let her take the test…read morefor a missing application and told her there was no way of her receiving an application , come to find out they were accessible in the building. So now after paying 60 dollars to take the test she needs to pay another fee to reschedule when there was really no need to do so. You can tell she was just giving a hard time for no reason.

I attended the Adult CPR/ First Aid training today and it was great. The trainer (LK) made it fun…read moreand informative. I left feeling confident about my ability if/when I use CPR/First Aid.