Two rooms chock-full of goodies & reasonably priced - add helpful staff and you can't help but…read morevisit regularly!

I really love this little thrift shop next to cute and quirky October Cafe. It's filled with a few…read morehard working and very kind volunteers. They provide baskets if you'd like to hold while you shop and a table where you can set your items down until you're ready to purchase. I've never had an issue with getting an item snagged. I always leave with more items than anticipated and they're high quality vintage treasures every time! I've found two fantastic fitting blazers and their blazers are priced at $7! Almost unbelievable. Staff is friendly, keep items organized and the place stays well stocked it seems. I find anything from houseware, to decor, to clothes every time. A great selection of toys as well. During the holidays this year, they even had a Santa sitting and reading stories with free pictures. It was very sweet- and free! Worth a stop and be prepared to shop.

Have Dreams is a fantastic organization with an extremely dedicated staff dedicated to helping…read morethose diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and their families. Have Dreams is a very compassionate organization and is willing to help families navigate the often confusing world of autism and related services. Our family has had a wonderful experience at Have Dreams and our son has attended after school classes there for 8 years! Have Dreams is a nonprofit organization and I really appreciate the fact that they spend their funds wisely, specifically on well run after school programs for the children they have served for many years. My hope is for all families whose child has recently been diagnosed with autism to be a part of a great community like Have Dreams.

The community is so lucky to have an organization that provides supports for kids, adults and…read morefamilies with ASD. I am a social worker and have been referring clients for over 10 years! The staff are well trained, caring and enthusiastic for growth in each student! Highly recommend

This place rocks! If you have a child between the ages of 12-17, he or she might be eligible to…read morejoin this very special organization. It's a safe place where teens can study, learn new skills, or just hang with friends. They offer classes in topics such as cooking, sewing, archery, billiards, self-esteem, mechanics, technology just to name a few. They have a sound room connected to a stage where they can play live or work the sound room. Community service hours can be earned through Project Serve or Project Give (e.g.,working the thrift store, helping veterans, making dog beds). There are pool tables, ping pong, old school & newer video games, air hockey, and a study area. Additionally, certain Friday nights they have karaoke nights or DJing. The Bridge offers so much, you will need to visit their website to get a gist of their programs. In regards to safety, it's a little like Fort Knox which I love. Not just any adult can walk in, and you need to make an appointment to do a tour of the place not during the hours that the kids are present. This place is special and my son and his friends love it here.

0/10 - Bingo is rigged…read more We played probably over five rounds of bingo and I didn't win once Would not recommend bingo it's very hard

I can't say enough about this wonderful animal rescue. Heartbroken after my previous dog died, I…read moreknew I wanted to adopt another. I found a 2 y.o. little black Chihuahua mix here that honestly resembled my late dog, but smaller. Such a cutie! The process went quickly, we were able to meet the pup soon after being approved. A week later, she was on her victory ride home! The facility is spotless. Brightly colored, cheerful and lots of light. We met another dog too - for a li'l playdate to see how my pup is with other dogs. The animals here are all clean and very well cared for. Sure, it's a shelter situation, but they do a really good job of keeping them happy. The staff is utterly great - true dog lovers. They were very detailed with all the info and background they had for my new pup - behavior, quirks, feeding - everything. They love this little dog! Answered all my questions, AND we have a group chat for questions that have come up after she's been home now. The women here were really fantastic, and you can tell they want the pup to go to a home that really works out. Price? Sure, there are adoption fees - this pays for their medical care, microchip, etc. It's a BARGAIN, since these little beasts are priceless for all the happiness they bring to their new owners. We were sent home with food, meds, a leash, tags - everything! Location is GREAT, right next to Sketchbook Brewery in Skokie. Highly recommended - they are just great, and we are so happy with this little pup. We are gonna be great together! She's decompressing nicely and exploring her new neighborhood and home.

Stellar experience at C.A.R.E. Catherine was wonderful to work with. The facility was clean and…read morewell-kept every time I visited. And the animals seemed healthy and well cared for. This is the first time I've brought a shelter animal home without major health issues. After a God-awful experience fostering for a cat shelter on the north side of the city -- which lied to me repeatedly about the foster cat's condition and then heartlessly euthanized her -- C.A.R.E. was 180 degrees different and a breath of fresh air. Often shelter cats are underweight and saddled with at least one type of parasite, despite the shelter's best efforts. That was not the case here; in fact, the cat got a clean bill of health on her first vet trip, which she handled like a pro, leaving a trail of admirers behind her. That said, extra credit to C.A.R.E. for treating the less robust kitties, with cancer and similar illnesses, that other shelters are too cheap to deal with. If you're thinking of adopting or fostering, come meet the animals here.

Styles for kids has been in our lives for 6 yrs, we are so lucky this place exists! We have been to…read moremany of the braiders and have never been disappointed! My daughter always walks out looking beautiful and feeling confident!

They did an awesome job on my Goddaughter hair. Her mom was looking for a stylist that specializes…read morein biracial kids hair. We saw their advertisement on tv and wanted to try them. Ashley was the hair stylist and she did an awesome job to my baby hair. Beautiful design and style and extension color. Plus Ashley added the bows to make it perfect and beautiful. I recommend this place and try to book ahead of time because they are busy and booked.

Very fast and convenient! Dee is very friendly and helpful As well. highly recommend them!read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would. My agency found this company and sent me there for…read morefingerprinting. After a text from "Dee", with no identifying information, I ascertained who she was and responded affirmatively re: the appointment date and time. I then received a text from her confirming our appointment and explaining that she was about to send a text that I needed to "read CAREFULLY". No such text came. I reached out for clarification, and got no response. The location is a residential street, and my map app took me to the house across the street from hers. A very nice gentleman came to the door, and I immediately recognized my mistake. "This isn't the fingerprinting location, is it?" I said. He laughed and said no, then asked me if the business was an actual house. I said yes, and he said that when I find it to let him know because he also needed some fingerprinting done. We chatted for a moment about what a great gig it would be to have that kind of business right from your own home. I apologized again, he told me "no worries!" And I left. Soon, after cross checking texts and a couple of emails from my agency, I was able to determine that the place I needed was right across the street. I drove there and parked in the driveway, as I'd been instructed to. As I approached the front door, I was looking at my phone to verify that I was at the right place as I rang the door bell. A pinched-faced, unfriendly woman opened the door just a smidgen, reached way over to a small, pale yellow note tucked under her mailbox and tapped it furiously. It instructed to go to the back door. I said I was so sorry, and headed down the driveway to her back door. She flung it open, visibly furious. I apologized again and began to tell her how I'd initially gone to the wrong house. She cut me off and screamed, "YOU DISTURBED MY NEIGHBOR AND YOU CANNOT FOLLOW DIRECTIONS?!" I backed up and said, "Nevermind. I'm leaving." This caused her to scream, "I DO NOT WANT TO WORK WITH YOU!" Which was rather irrelevant considering I'd just said I was leaving. It turns out that my agency already paid her "no refunds" fee, which they didn't mind but which made me even angrier. I admit, I look a mess. No makeup, swollen eyes. My 17 year old dog just died, and the grief shows on my face, making me look a wreck. None of that should matter, of course, but I got the distinct vibe that I wasn't up to par on her esthetic standards, on top of my other egregious actions. Word to the wise: AVOID THIS NASTY WOMAN. At all costs. The "convenience" isn't worth it. There are multitudes of places similar to hers out there. Please find one.

This place is great. Its a mixture of book store/gag store/random toys and games. They work with…read more826CHI, a really cool nonprofit, and this is a great place to grab a gift for children/teenagers but you can find stuff for people of all ages. The staff is also pretty quirky and friendly. I always enjoy stopping by.

This was an unexpected quirky store . Lots of trinkets and ideas kids created and were sold in this…read morestore, along with different creative books. Overall a very unique and fun store to be surprised. Right next to Shuga Records on Milwaukee Ave.

I'm trying to get in the process of adopting a sweet female cat at my local PetSmart in order for…read moreher to be a companion for my other baby Dolores. I understand the process of finding the perfect home is crucial for adoption but what's not right is how "SARAH" went about it while contacting me via text message. She clearly has no people skills and was very passive aggressive with me. I do not like how it was handled. I'd really appreciate it if you guys could have a word with her regarding speaking to applicants. I've posted the screenshots so further prove my point. This is unacceptable I should not be talked down on like this. I've been a cat owner since I was 15. I'm 28 now. Why am I being talked to like I own a rabid cat? A4LC you guys really need to train your volunteers to be a little more considerate when speaking to the public.

5 of our cats have come from this rescue, they are all amazing. I commend Sarah for essentially…read morerunning the rescue by herself and a few volunteers for cleaning and socialization time for the cat habitats through multiple store locations. She truly cares for the cats wellbeing and future, and will not allow them to be improperly placed into a home that does not suit them. She does not do cats as gifts to someone that is not applying for themselves. She does not do kittens as only pets. She tries not to split up bonded pairs. She does not do impulse adoptions on the same day. The process typically takes a couple days to ensure everyone in the household is ready to take on a potentially 20+ year commitment, to ensure the house is prepared for cats, and ensure the cat's paperwork for adoption is all in place. I also see others complain about the adoption fees, yet they go straight to the vet costs associated with each cat, which nowadays are always more expensive than the adoption fee itself. Sarah *does not* do this for the money, *she actually loses money* She is only in this to rescue great cats from this area that are typically on euthanasia row, or have come from awful situations. The last thing she wants to see is these cats to end up back in a bad situation like they originally came from by adopting to irresponsible people. That is why there is a application/interview process. I do recommend this rescue if you want to work with a true cat person that only cares about a cats best interests.

It was ny first time volunteering at this charity. They were very welcoming and explained their…read moremission and how they help other charitable organizations. The work was helping organize pots in the warehouse and it felt rewarding to contribute. I would definitely do it again

I just placed my first small order at GiveNKind for holiday cards to send to Board members of our…read morenon-profit organization, and I am happy with my order. I received 80 cards for $10 and cannot wait to write on them. Each card is packed in its own plastic sleeve and some are really cute and festive pop-up cards. They are really good quality paper too. I did have to pull several cards that seemed odd or inappropriate but otherwise it was a great deal. It's a little far from my service area to drive to their site in Buffalo Grove, but I look forward to more orders in the future. Note that they only ship on orders of $300 and up. It is not a place for personal use but if you work for or own a 501(c) 3 organization, check this place out for sure. The application process was easy. The staff is also super friendly, helpful and customer service focused. They are helping many non-profits, keeping volunteers active, and keeping items out of our landfills too.

I've been a volunteer and donor for years with Shelter, Inc. They are an amazing organization…read morehelping children and families every year. I've really enjoyed volunteering with them making an impact on the local community and helping children in need.

It's scary to review Shelter Inc. When you have to be nice to them in hopes they will do the right…read morething but after 4 months I'm realizing they are going to do whatever they want to do regardless of anything I say or do. Don't get involved with their Foster Care Program, they are destroying families and the kids are the ones that suffer the trauma and long term effects. They claim to keep families together, what a joke. Do some research, other people are saying the same things I'm saying.