Not all community centers are created equal but this is a nice one. It has a bunch of conference…read morerooms you can rent for a birthday party, church group, or many other purposes. There's a number of large rooms if you want to host a conference or a community fair. There's also a bunch of classes you can sign up for, for a fee. (Vienna residents pay less.) I also like how close this place is to the center of Vienna. You could ride your bike here since the bike trail passes right by it. You could walk here right after going to the library. You could grab lunch and then walk over. You could hop over while your kid is playing baseball. In fact, car is probably the most annoying way to get here since the parking can be a pain, especially if you come during the Saturday morning farmers market when part of the parking lot is closed.

This definitely has a good location. In the heart of Vienna, and not far off from the town's…read moregovernment offices. I like that here, are clean bathrooms, along with water fountains. After hiking or biking the adjacent W&OD that can be helpful. Also super friendly Vienna Park and Recreation employees! Very kind folks. There's plenty of parking spots. I like the statue of kids reading. There are some nice benches as well. When my son was younger, took him here for a music and puppet show. That was fun and the arts thrive here. Definitely a nice community center, although I wish they could add a few activities.

This IS a wonderful place -- helpful people, good selections of foodstuff -- but the 3 or 4…read moredumpsters in that immediate area STINK and the stench is intolerable, whether you are just walking to the entrance - or even worse - waiting in place for the doors to open

Listen, you sign up for this, you get free food. It helps people who are in need, so if you're low…read moreincome, have SNAP/TANF benefits I highly recommend you utilize this service. Excellent Volunteer program as well. Thank you all for all you do.

The quality of their Shelters environment is hazardous to women & children. There's no real…read moreaccessible walking trail or safe parking cause the distance to the door is dangerous . According to Exterminator professionals the Director of Programs Megan Goffney ignores their pest control needs knowing rat holes complaints were made by local SGI members. The grievances made to the CEO J. Meyer but he doesn't seem to care that the staff keep their shelter like a living ghetto. The poor conditions of infestation within the walls & floors were so disgusting in June they kick women out for complaining to the owners. If their rat issues continue to persist or they refuse to get their standards up to County Code they risk the action of NBC4 media investigations if they don't clean up the trash outside the grounds & get their buildings in compliance they'll probably be condemned. They use Federal Grant money like faucet water to pay their wages & salaries instead of keeping the living environments of their buildings under code. They put the health of their residents at risk to diseases just for the sake of having a job.

Shelter House first came on to my radar a few years ago when I was searching for a homeless shelter…read morein the area that accepted food donations that were leftover from a company holiday party (something that is surprisingly hard to find in the area). I became interested in their mission which was to provide safe housing and life skills to homeless families due to domestic violence situations and soon started volunteering every Monday afternoon in their children and teen's room while their mothers attended professional development sessions. I am not going to lie -- it was tough work! I was a 24 year old girl working with a wide range of children ages 2 - 16 with all different personalities and needs all by myself. I would spend my afternoons cuddling children, attempting to play football, teaching the Soulja Boy, and picking up blocks. But after coming in week after week, I found my groove and found myself falling in love with these children and their families. I actually tasted my first bite of daal here and it is now the first dish I order whenever I go to an Indian or Pakistani restaurant because one of the mothers at the shelter used to cook me an extra plate whenever I was there. I unfortunately had to leave the program because of time constraints but I am writing this review in hopes that someone who is looking to give a little piece of their heart finds this place. These children need stable mentors and role models to look up to, especially males. If you want to hear more about my experience or have questions feel free to reach out to me.

I brought in many hundreds of dollars of supplies and asked that the lady check it over so it went…read moreto the use intended. From 20 feet away she said, "it looks fine." I asked her a few questions and she was NOT going to use some of those items. They would be trashed. She was anxious to chit chat with a man unloading from a truck. When he left I assumed she would help me, but she got on the telephone and would not acknowledge me. No thank you, no help. I'd traveled two hours one way, all I asked is to know she could use what I was giving. I won't be back.

My donation was welcomed by the friendly and helpful staff. I am impressed by their mission to help…read morepeople in need.

I volunteer here when I don't have work and it's such a good place. They're organized and really…read moretry to provide as much as they can for the people staying here. They try to keep it as clean as possible and find people jobs - they even have job listings that felons can work at. Really easy volunteer process if you're looking for a place to go. Nurjan is extremely sweet and is willing to work around your schedule.

Lending a helping hand…read more.. I had the pleasure of doing some charity work while I was in Washington, DC. The Capital Area food bank offers an invaluable service to the area providing food for families in need. With the tough economics times the country finds itself in, it was encouraging to be part of good works. It also brought an awareness of the circumstances that people end up in a blink of an eye. It is great to know that their are everyday angels out their making a difference.....

They were very kind and helpful when I dropped off food and a brand new unopened box of diapers…read moremonths ago. They weighed it and gave me a tax receipt. I plan on bringing more canned food to them this holiday season, to help others in need. Thanks for all that you do here.

ECHO is a great organization. ECHO accepts clothing, shoes, linens, electronics, computers, small…read morehousehold appliances, non-perishable food and school supplies year-round. The volunteers are very dedicated and helpful in accepting the donations and distributing them to those in need here in the community. The group is respectful towards those they serve, even referring to them as customers - allowing those in need the dignity they deserve. Donating items is quick, easy and efficient. The volunteers are kind and full of good cheer. ECHO will also advertise the specific items on their billboard so you can see what items are most in need. ECHO can't accept everything but they can recommend other organizations that accept furniture, perishable food or other items for donations. You can feel good that your donated items will go to those who can truly use them.

This donation center's staff is very friendly an helpful. Items are received in a timely manner and…read morecatalogued quickly. You can get a receipt for your donation to deduct on your taxes. Have a household item that you don't want or need? Consider making a donation!

When you speak at immigration conferences advocating for more liberal national immigration policies…read more(translation: you need more cheap labor), don't presume to speak for all of your residents. It presumes too much, even though in your mind you think you have a captive audience. This place is a huge beehive. The common rooms look lovely. At $5 K a month, they should. Everything else is college dormitory quality. It's basically storage for old people, stacked on top of one another. Look for a nursing home further out from urban cesspools -- further, smaller, more people oriented. This is just a business. NEXT !!

Plus two stars for the administration's response to the pandemic. They've done a commendable job…read moreand I'm grateful that my mom and her friends and neighbors are safe and well.