I think I have finally found the best CPA on the area: she painstakingly went through my whole…read moreprocess of getting my return done, found mistakes another CPA made on a previous return, and even dealt with all the random questions I had. My search for an accountant has reached it's destination!

If you want your taxes done right, you should go here. I had a problem last year with the H&r block…read moreat Kent Station last year and was very happy with the work she did for me and will be back next year.

Dec 21 I went into the AVHS looking for a new forever friend. this was not the first stop in my day…read morebut it was the last when I laid eyes on "Nova". I held her and knew I wanted to take her home. I was provided a reasonable sum of money to adopt her and decided to proceed. when I asked what the process would be another employee came in at which time the process was reviewed and I was told the cost would $500 for her (she was a pup)! this was way outside my budget and I certainly would have said yes knowing the outcome of pocket. when my daughter and I mentioned that was not the price quoted we were told that there was nothing they could do. so I left. 1 hour and tears later I turned around and spent money I shouldn't have. "nova" was anticipated to be a small breed (24 pounds or less) wiener mix. Fast forward. "Nova" is now Magnolia/Maggie she is 35-40 pounds and shows every trait of a coon hound. Ending: over paid for a puppy after being quoted a lower price (yes I went back and paid it) that is bigger then I wanted and a breed that doesn't really work in an office due to the whining, howling and need for activity. oh and did I mention that they forgot to send her home with meds for after spay and wanted me to drive back from Yelm to Auburn? nice facility. disorganized. Not willing to follow through in incorrect pricing quotes.

I've had wonderful experiences fostering and volunteering for AVHS. If you're considering lending a…read morehand to a nonprofit in the area, I highly recommend this organization.

We have been donors for over 15 years. I was evaluating my giving options and decided to stop…read morehere. We originally signed up for a specific child and that child aged out of the program then they auto set us up for another one, then another - no specific opportunity on our part in the selection process, we decided to stop. Well - that is VERY hard to do! First off you can't do it in the system - there isn't an Auto stop feature, you are required to call in, then there are scripts about the impact on the person you sponsored to attempt to retain. The call to stop took just over 7 minutes, the chat feature took about 2 minutes. If you sign up here be prepared to have to call in - which is actually nice to deal with a human so I did 2 stars for that.

For the past 10 years I've sponsored a little girl in Haiti. When I initially signed up, I was…read moregiven to understand that I could mail presents. that I would get a photo of her with the presents I sent, that I would be able to email her and get replies, and that I would continue to sponsor her until she was 18. I joined because I wanted the personal relationship this seemed to promise. At first I got photos of her with the gifts I sent her, but soon I didn't get photos unless I sent monetary gifts. No photos were provided when I sent packages through the mail. A couple of years ago they changed her address without informing me. I had made pre-printed address labels, so didn't realize the presents were going to the wrong address until one of my gifts was returned in the mail a year later. I don't know what happened to the other gifts. I sent more packages to the correct address over a year ago, but got no response. This week I got an email that said my child's community has "graduated". They included a film that showed the community has clean water and some sanitary facilities, but not a lot else. I know my child went to school, but don't know if the school will continue, what the children have been learning, or what sort of medical care they may receive in the future. There used to be an email where I could write with questions or complaints, but now I can't find it in their emails or on their site. They provide a number to call. I called and waited on hold. I got an overly chatty but rather glib man who told me my child didn't receive the last few packages I sent, that I should've called sooner, and that they are not responsible for the mail in Nicaragua. (I reminded him that my child is in Haiti.) I went to a lot of trouble to mail these things and am so disappointed. He told me I can send her a final email, but no further letters, monetary gifts or packages. I am really disappointed that this was done with no prior notice. My sponsored child is only 12. I had purchased other gifts to send her and now don't know what to do with them. The whole thing is too abrupt. I feel that World Vision has abandoned both my sponsored child and myself without sufficient advance notice or information. I also learned on this call that they've already discontinued my monthly donation to my child, and transferred it to another child in a different country without my permission. This was not clear in the emails they sent me. I told them to stop the donation as I don't want to repeat this experience. It's probably a better use of funds just to donate to a charity that provides food, education or healthcare without promising a "personal connection." Your money will be better spent, and your sponsored child won't wind up feeling abandoned.

I got my gorgeous Wedding dress from here per fit fit btw , We worked with Amanda she was soo so…read morenice and let us take our time and be sure we got the perfect dress, Definitely come here everyone is so sweet and beautiful dresses.

This is my first time visiting this establishment, and I was pleasantly surprised by the sheer…read morenumber of dresses available. The store is spotlessly clean and well-organized, and the friendly staff made me feel welcome and at ease!

I loved visiting this farm and sanctuary. The animals all came from rough conditions and now they…read morewill live the rest of their days surrounded by those who care. Kelly and her team do an excellent job providing 24/7 to these furry friends. Also, there is the option for volunteer work and also tours for all ages. All proceeds go to making sure these animals have food, clean shelter and medicines they need! Drive on out and hear their stories and support a local business!

This was so amazing! Please support them, and you won't be…read moredisappointed in your mini adventures with the animals.

For a non profit this store has tons of stuff. I was amazed and the quality seems to be very good…read morewith all the items. I think they are very careful with what they take in. One commenter said the volunteers weren't nice, I didn't find that but then I came in with another volunteer so who knows. Still this store performs a good service and more like this providing work training and I found out from one woman even training for students with special needs. We need more like this.

We moved in nearby in the last year and we often stop in to see what they have at the store. They…read morehave beautiful items donated and I can often find something unique. However, every time we have stopped in - the volunteers are sometimes rude (one groused at my daughter who was trying to pass to get out the door that she couldn't finish putting the china on the table because my daughter needed to get by - extremely rude) often gossiping in a group and talking about politics, health issues, etc. and not helping any of the customers. If you ask a question, they do not know the answer nor will they find someone who does. Obviously its nice that they donate their time but if the point of the store is to sell items for the non-profit, they are missing many sales due to lack of interest. All other non-profits (I have worked with many) have a set of rules for their volunteers to get to know the merchandise and encourage customers to buy and not chase them away. I even went so far as to suggest to the manager that the volunteers shouldn't talk politics (this was last year) loudly in the middle of the store - and she chastized me by telling me that it is a free country!

The citizens of Maple Valley are lucky to have such a artistic resource within its city limits!…read moreThis nonprofit organization facilitates a breadth of creative opportunities for artists of all ages and ability levels. From their open mic nights to the art gallery openings, every project they embark on is well planned and executed. I look forward to supporting this organization for years to come!

The Maple Valley Creative Art Council is a nonprofit community arts organization that promotes a…read morewide variety of art in both the performing and visual arts. It has been wonderful to see the contribution of this organization's efforts in nurturing a growing arts community in Maple Valley. They started with Art Festival as a part of the community's Maple Valley Days and have expanded into supporting many local performing arts groups from the Youth Symphony to MV Big Band to the creation and production of new plays and creative writing. Every month at their center - The Leaf, they have a new visual arts exhibit with an opening night reception where you can meet the artist, Open Mic which brings so many amazingly talented performers together for a very fun evening, artist critique groups, Third Word where writers share their stories and various classes . This is a wonderful community treasure, not only because of its broad support of the arts, but it brings our community together through their events, programs and projects. Check out their events calendar on the web. (The center is a little hard to find since it is behind the businesses which face the Maple Valley Highway. Just drive around back.)

Great place to meet and talk with other vets the staff is nice and a lot of time there some type of…read moremeal going on or some type of event

Nice post, very friendly staff. Come here after work all the time! They have Bingo every Saturday…read moreand dancing on Wednesday.