The Safety Staff are very hard working along side the cleaning staff! They even maintain the same…read moregreat customer service under compromising times!!!!!

This is an old hotel which was turned into housing for homeless families. Only people with children…read morecan reside at this shelter. They accept donations in kind and have a wish list on the Homes For The Homeless website. I cannot attest to the cleanliness and accommodations of the residents' rooms, but the lobby was clean and bright, there was a security guard at the front, and the staff has been friendly and nice ever time I've gone to make a donation of clothing, books, toys, and food. They have carried the donation bags from my car and always gave me a copy of the receipt for tax purposes. Seems like a great cause and a good group of people.

Small but well-organized, and sorted by color, which makes things feel less chaotic. Cheaper than…read moremost local thrifts, too. Almost entirely clothing. Found a fantastic Izod men's pullover there for half price - but the tag fell off while I was taking it off the (very full) rack ....which meant they couldn't sell it to me :( Not my first choice. But really nice people, close to the LIRR station, and a five minute walk from The Unique, so what's not to like? Wednesday = Family Day.

Thanks to Happily Ever After Rescue, we met a sweet pup named Margaret (a.k.a. Margarita ). But the…read moremoment we brought her home, she traded in her cocktail name for a crown and became our little princess, Gracie Mae. From the very start, Kristie was so kind, caring, and devoted to making sure their dogs find the perfect forever homes. You can tell how much love they pour into every one of these sweet pups. Amanda and Danielle, that both fostered her were so caring and helpful with all my extra questions too! Gracie Mae has already stolen our hearts -- she gives the best kisses, loves belly rubs, and always wants to be right in the middle of the family action. She's shaken, not stirred, and now officially ruling our castle. Thanks to Happily Ever After Rescue, Margaret a.k.a Margarita became Gracie Mae -- and we truly got our happily ever after.

Pre-Script: Search HEAR Long Island on Reddit. I wish had…read more Original Post: I'm a person living with a disability, seeking a non-service companion to join my family with my aging service dog. HEAR was aware of this via my detailed application and references. I reached out to HEAR via PetFinder very interested in a pup, Relish, who appeared to be a good match with my family. I entered the adoption process, got all of my references confirmed, completed a virtual home visit, set a meet time, and was sent additional pics and videos of Relish after the visit--all validating Relish as a potential match. It was a very hopeful and exciting moment. However, in the same text I was informed I was approved for adoption from HEAR, I was also informed Relish was just adopted, within 18 hours of my confirmed meetup. Prior to this, I was not informed I was competing for the match. Had I advance notice, I might've made other arrangements, but I wasn't offered the opportunity or the warning. I've volunteered for and dealt with more than a dozen rescue agencies in my region as an advocate and supporter, as well as several others throughout my childhood. None of the agencies I've worked with have been less transparent than HEAR. No one wants to be in the position of visualizing a potential family member in their lives, and planning for that hopeful first meeting, only to have them cancelled from the equation less than 18 hours before the meet--removed with no notice of other variables.Instead, they sent pics of other dogs. I've requested my adoption application with HEAR be closed, as I would never recommend anyone who wishes to ethically enter a relationship with a rescue rely on HEAR for the availability of the hopeful companion, or transparency in general. Reply to HEAR's response to this post: HEAR says there were delays. HEAR says I'd rather garden?? These are absolute falsehoods. The timeline below is clear. All communications and appointments were honored. May 11, Kristie confirmed my May 10 application and requested documentation of my landlord's permission to have a second dog. May 12, I submitted that documentation. May 14, Kristie apologizes for *her* delay, and informs me she'll be reaching out to my three references. All references responded the same day, after I let them know to check their "unknown numbers" folder. Friday, May 15, at 7:28pm, a virtual home visit is requested by Kristie. I was already on my farmstead for the weekend--I detailed the farmstead in my application. I let Kristie know I was upstate, and offered to FaceTime from there or when I got back home. She said she'd wait. I proposed a meet time, but Kristie said it could happen whenever, to just text her when I'm home, that she'd be "around." I texted Monday, May 18 to make arrangements. We set it for the next day, May 19. The virtual visit happened with her partner, Sam, because Kristie was unavailable when I texted. During that meeting, an appointment was made to specifically meet Relish on May 23 at the HEAR event. Prior to the arranged meet date, I inquired of its flexibility because planting became a factor--planting is absolutely critical and 100% dependent on weather and climate. Sam responded that probably wouldn't work. So, I CONFIRMED the original meet time. I very clearly confirmed my motivation and intent to meet and spend time with this specific sweet boy, Relish. Still, he was adopted out from under me. NOT ONCE was I informed there were other applicants for him. Not once were any other factors or obstacles to adopting Relish mentioned. And not once did I miss any appointments or communications. I've dealt with much more honest and ethical agencies. It's HEAR's opaque practices that might hurt their ability to adopt, not this honest review. Post-Script: Sam even mentioned she didn't want to leave Relish alone at night with her dogs, because "god forbid something happen." Apparently, that was a legitimate risk as per Reddit. It's absolutely shocking that injury to fosters is still a risk they take.

We were there approximately 23 - 24 years ago, wow long time, but yeah, it was clean, no bugs, no…read moremalodor existed. Security was tight!! Rules were upheld!! Families were respectful of authority and the rules!! If you weren't, you were expelled. And it wasn't a Fort Knox type of thing either, it was that respect for others was the rule of law!!! We were there 18 months!!! The food served wasn't bad, BL&D. Then there was snack for the kids in-between!! School, library, recreational activities, family fun activities, etc. Now there's a new generation of homeless families/people. The ungrateful, you-owe-me, evil-minded, ill-mannered, disrespectful ones who doesn't contribute to society but only exists in society to take, milk from society that which they didn't give. The city is only giving families a start or a help-up after falling down, the city is not here to carry a person(s) all the way!! People need to be grateful, kind. and respectful to others and you'll get the reward you earn. Don't be a leech, be humble, kind, and respectful toward others!!! Oh!! my family - college, degrees-educated; one is in law (not law enforcement - law), the other in business management and me, healthcare!! We are the success stories of Saratoga Inn! We were humble, kind, respectful, and put God first, now we are reaping our rewards!!! Be grateful!! Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country (if you are a true American!!!!).

Filthy , horrible place to send families with small children .. how does my baby try to walk ?…read moreWhere do we cook ? There's nothing in the area , everything is ALWAYS DIRTY

This place is very helpful when it comes to your hours for community service. The coordinator…read moreDenise is very professional and helpful when it comes to your hours. She stays on top of you to make sure you get your hours done. She is very nice to work with .I wouldn't mind working with her again.

This organization is absolutely fantastic! They brought our girl Eden to us last summer, and we…read morecould not have asked for a more perfect dog! She adores my son and keeps an eye on him. She's wonderful with our other pups. Jeff Berri and his team are incredibly compassionate. He has an enormous heart for all these pups! We will be rescuing another survivor (or possibly two) from them. We are so excited! If you are seeking a truly honest and caring rescue, NDLB is the one for you. They have so many babies in need of homes.

Our family adopted a dog from one of NDLB's Chinese Sanctuaries in East Asia 7 months ago. I have…read morenothing but praise for all of the staff encountered throughout our adoption process, (which from start to finish took a little more than three months). NDLB is an incredible 501(c) (3) non-profit and their global mission of rescuing dogs and cats from immense suffering and complete abandonment, along with their exceptional care and concern for each survivor (no matter the gravity of each animal's injuries), is nothing short of outstanding. The dog we happened to adopt is a Japanese Akita Inu and happens to go by the name Romeo because he happened to be saved from slaughter on Valentine's Day (on February 14, 2020). The founder of NDLB , Jeff Beri, and his crew actually risked their lives twice to save our dog. Once (due to the strict Covid-19 Restrictions in China at that time and a second time to challenge the people who were about to slaughter him). I personally found all of the NDLB staff I interfaced with during the adoption process very personable and easy to connect with. More importantly, I found the staff demonstrated great care and concern for their animals throughout the adoption process. While waiting for Romeo's freedom flight to New York, we received multiple videos and photo's along with ongoing communication from the NDLB Chinese staff who were with him daily. The New York staff made sure I (along with my husband), understood all the possible challenges that came with adopting a dog from overseas and wanted to make sure we were up for this type of challenge. All I can say is Romeo has completely changed our family's life. Our family over the years has had three dogs. Romeo was our first overseas adoption, by far, he is the most considerate dog we have ever had the pleasure of owning, and is always looking out for our well-being. One last positive has been, over the past months, being able to maintain on going contact with Romeo's team in China, and being able to send photos and videos of him here having all sorts of fun in the USA. (See Romeo enjoying sunbathing below).

People are still without power food, water, heat ,medical or legal help and shelter and Occupy…read moreSandy is heading up help in the Rockaways since nobody else is. Since people without power and without internet did not know about the cupcakes not many people got cupcakes. People ares starving and sick and cold and The Red Cross gives out cup cakes with the millions of dollars they got from donations. http://www.ny1.com/content/politics/ny1_political_itch/171519/ny1-blog--ny1-s-bob-hardt-reports-on-sandy-from-rockaway-beach http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/11/28/shame-on-the-red-cross-how-they-ve-failed-on-sandy-relief.html Thanks to Occupy Sandy Solar paneled trucks came into the Rockaways, http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/solar-power-watt-rockaways-article-1.1209817 I am trying my best to keep this as short as possible. There is so much to cover, the pets of Sandy, kids carnivals, and all kinds of things that Occupy Sandy is doing. But for the purposes of Yelp i will keep it short and just post the link if you want more info. http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/ That link is good if you want to volunteer too. Here is a link to a call to action from the city. http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/2012/12/bloombergs-stealth-visit/ Finally to donate money to Occupy Sandy because they are in Rockaway and they are doing more than just giving out cupcakes here is the link. https://www.wepay.com/donations/492531958 Yelp took down a review I did for a cancer charity and the money goes directly to the patients. Cruel and heartless as that is to the cancer patients who benefit from funds coming in, I would not be surprised if Yelp takes this down too. The Rockaways are STILL without power, heat food water medical help or shelter except for what Occupy Sandy is doing. The only mailing address listed for mailing at the occupy Sandy web site is in DC. Occupy Sandy/AfGJ Alliance for Global Justice 1247 E. St, SE Washington, DC 20003 They also created a "wedding registry" so you can donate specific items that are needed. They are doing a phenomenal job! This coming Saturday December 15th Occupy Sandy is holding a call to Action. See the web site for further information.The reason this is focused on Far Rockaway is it has been left alone and all of the celebrities and relief orgs are going to other hard hit areas. Saturday is the call to cation by the city, see the pictures I posted which are posters for the event. This is why they claim we pay taxes yet volunteers are spending all of their money and time with little to no Government help. Occupy Sandy was invited to meet president Obama. The president does not know what is going on because he was only "allowed" to fly over Rockaway. Pretty soon he will know!

A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping folks with issues relating to their…read morehousing/homeownership needs. Services include pre purchase counseling & education (home buying), credit counseling, foreclosure prevention counseling & education...etc. Support them by using their services. They are competent, honest & the cost of services is very reasonable.