Great local food bank. My family volunteered here regularly for a year. Even my well-mannered kids…read more(4,9 & 12) were able to help out and give back to the community. We would repackage grains, diapers, bagels, coffee, beans, etc. As well as sort cans and cereals into bins. It's a small place, but John seems to keep things running smoothly. They always seem to be overflowing with help and food around the holidays but slips from people's minds during the summer. It's disheartening to see the shelves get so bare. There are plenty of areas to volunteer, but parking is scarce. They offer a wide variety of foods to their patrons, sometimes including frozen meats and fresh produce. There is also a clothing bank run by Theresa in the other half of the building that we've donated to.

I originally volunteered here to satisfy my community service requirements with the courts - stay…read moreout of trouble kids. I am not sure what the Anonymous W person was talking about, several inaccuracies in their review, however I found this place quite organized with flexible opportunities. Schedule in advance on the online portal and there are so many ways you can help this organization. I have been taking one week off a year from work to spend time here, and my team (local tech giant) prefers to spend our limited holiday event budget attending a packing event, they will schedule in advance. We replaced the white elephant gift exchange with donating a wrapped gift for the kids. Yes, they do that too!! Don't take my (or the anonymous complainers) word for it, just go check them out online or in person. The work they are doing for our community is amazing. I wish there were more organizations like this.

One Brick Seattle is a great local group that makes volunteering easy. One Brick does all the…read moreplanning and hard work and volunteers can just show up, help make a difference in their community and meet new, like-minded people. One Brick's 'commitment-free volunteering' allows volunteers to pick the events that best fit their schedule. For me, a busy young professional in Seattle, One Brick gives me the flexibility and opportunity to make a difference throughout the city and in my neighborhood. Check out the web site at seattle.onebrick.org/ and come check out an event!

Ever feel like you have to jump through a great deal of hoops to give precious hours toward…read morevolunteering, only to have no one respond to you? Yeah, me too! This all ended when I discovered OneBrick. Visit the website at onebrick.org, register for a free account, RSVP for events on the calendar, show up. It really is that easy! Volunteer once a year or once a week, it's all up to you. OneBrick is an amazing non-profit volunteer organization staffed by volunteers that make a difference for non-profits in out area. OneBrick acts as a free volunteer staffing agency for organizations that need groups of volunteers. There are regular events scheduled at FoodLifeline, Treehouse, food banks, Union Gospel Mission, FareStart, and so many others. I hope to see you, your kids, friends, and family there!

High quality safe environment with exceptional teachers and staff who actively engage with kids and…read morefamilies. Lots of indoor and outdoor activities including a large robust vegetable garden.

Very high turnover of staff, lack of consistency of care for children, stressful work environment,…read morepoor leadership, definitely not Reggio Emilia in practice although they claim to be on their website.

Went to the Cinematique resource event with a young person I work with. Of all the booths, the…read morepeople working the Treehouse booth (I believe their names were Jack and Lou) were the most helpful, informative, and fun. They made accessing Treehouse resources easy and also gave us great information on resources outside of Treehouse. Thankful for places like Treehouse and for kind, fun, well-informed staff like Jack and Lou (I hope I am remembering names correctly)

I did a day of volunteering at Treehouse about a year and a half ago. It was a great experience and…read moreTreehouse is an amazing organization. The staff are incredibly dedicated and passionate about what they do. Treehouse offers many services to help foster kids have a more stable and normal life. From tutoring and college preparation, to school supplies and clothing, to after school care and summer activities, Treehouse improves the lives of thousands of foster kids and helps meets economic needs that foster parents sometimes cannot. Like most nonprofits, Treehouse can always use help. My (former) workplace ran a clothing drive and then a group of about 10 of us sorted and tagged clothes for the Wearhouse. It was a fulfilling and heartwarming day of service. I would not hesitate to recommend the services this organization provides or suggest it as a nonprofit worthy of your support. See the website for ways to help.

Lots of blouses to chose from. Definitely for older women. Not much of a men's selection. Baby…read moresection is very limited. The women suggest I go to "Small Threads" for baby clothes.

We love ECA!!! We came in on a Saturday at the end of the month. Their location is clean, well…read moreorganized, and they have great inventory. You can see everything in 10 minutes (although there is no reason to rush when finding treasure). I was impressed by their pricing and their excellent service. They also have different sales each month. I can't wait to return and find some more treasures. But they are absolutely worth the visit!

I have so many positive things to say. I looked for a long time and visited, interviewed and…read moreconsidered many options before selecting this academy. The curriculum is advanced and individualized to a degree you won't get in public school. The staff takes time to ensure all children are taught how to learn, learn, and (most importantly) to enjoy learning and staying curious. I won't say more about the academics, you can look up how great they are online. But I will say they don't break kids like other aggressive academic private schools, they make them love learning. The nutrition is top notch. They feed them "home cooked" healthy organic meals 4-6 times a day. Allergies accounted for. No cakes or sweets allowed and each child gets a classroom bday celebration. Arts are built into the curriculum: culinary arts, painting, music and dance with performances, gymnastics and you even get a speech therapist. Kids are with two teachers: English speaking and Russian speaking. This was a major deal for me in terms of importance. The school is high in security and cleanliness. I know my kids are safe and I get photo updates of their time here. The school doesn't teach religion, politics, or gender stuff. That stays with the parents. I love this. It's one of the main reasons I'm here. But they are still teaching kindness, diversity and are strict on anti bullying. The school has hundreds of options for after school programs and care inclusive of science, robotics, musical instruments etc. But most importantly... I love the people. Everyone knows my kids from the daycare to the administration to the cooks to the director of the school. It feels like a warm and safe home. My kids feel comfortable and safe. They are welcomed with kindness. And I feel like they really care. The director of the school called me on the phone to tell me about my son's Iowa test and how she was concerned that someone as smart as him wasn't trying harder to take it. That level of care is so impressive to me. Hands down one of the best decisions I've made for my kids coming here. It is expensive! But very comparable to other private schools in the area. Only thing I can say is I wish the big school events (like graduation and festivals) were a bit more seamlessly organized.

Sarogini is THE BEST HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE/SCHOOL! My granddaughter Elise spent 3 years…read moreattending that day cre! I'd like to express my sincere gratitude for the love they showed my child and for always being there for her and other kids throughout the years. You won't find better place with wonderful program for the young students, highly educated staff, and great administration! Thanks to Masha Sarogini, for all you do for our children! We wish you all the best!

I only went in for a tour but what I saw was pretty good!! I wish we would've had space for my…read moredaughter but I would recommend for other families!

We are so grateful to have found this daycare for our child. It's an older facility but they keep…read moreit clean. The director is always very responsive and patiently answers all the questions any first time parent may have. The teachers care for the children genuinely and prepare engaging and age appropriate activities. Staff turnover rate is low. We feel safe and worry free leaving our child here.

The teachers genuinely love the children. My son has a "best friend" and there are daily activities…read morethe kids seem to enjoy - especially Mr Brian for music! Food seems healthy and tasty; no complaints from my kiddo! Plus, it is the most reasonable price around here! I definitely recommend to other parents (perhaps ones who are a little more laid back-"yuppies" may not agree with me :) )

I would not recommend. Office manager does not know how to communicate with people. They…read moreobviously favor certain kids. I've dropped my son off and came back with something and there was not supervision in the room with the kids. Very expensive. I've ran into some people who worked there and have nothing good to say about that place.