It's pretty late, 1:29 am I wanted to leave a review. I currently live in one of these shelters…read moreowned by pacific house. No one really has the courage to say anything about the treatment homeless people get in these shelters. However, it's about time and I don't even care if this doesn't reach people because this is a personal gift to pacific house. You have people in this program who havent even been spoken to about housing. People who have been here for months upon months without even being spoken to by a case manager. If that's what you even want to call them. You have us signing contracts saying we'll follow a dress code and that we'll have to even start paying to stay here everyday 5-10 dollars or do landscaping chores. We've been given uncooked meat and people have gotten sick. People overdose day after day and no investigation or care goes into it except for detox and come back and do the same thing. But then you have people getting kicked out for not being able to get a ride back from work or having service to call back. You have people getting harassed by other people living here and never getting even a warning. You have some staff who are cool, and others who give out dirty sheets to people who just don't want to deal with their attitudes. You have higher ups feeling interrogated by people who live here when they just want answers to their questions and end up being left without answers either way. You want to end and prevent homelessness, but all pacific house does is make living and getting better harder for everyone who lives in these places. And we're told we can leave if we're unhappy but are forced to stay because we have no where else to go. There's no alternative and this organization is making people miserable. Those quotes from homeless people on their website are bullshit. And I read you guys have a 4 star rating but, I couldn't find a rating anywhere. So i decided to leave a review. Yeah some people make it out good. But the people who leave have nothing but bad stories about these places. Someone investigate this organization. They have to be violating homeless rights. And if we don't have a right to better treatment, there needs to be a law implemented, because there is no one defending us. We need an advocate, or people need to start advocating for themselves. But it's hard when you have nothing to even start from.

From the owner: What Pacific House does; -Emergency Shelter: Delivering a…read moresafe haven and comprehensive services 24/7, 365 days a year for men and young adult males -Permanent Supportive Housing: Serving over 130 men, women and families with children -Meal Program: Preparing and offering daily nutritious breakfast and dinner through our community-powered Meal-a-Month initiative -Services Provided: Provides personalized case management and connections to mainstream resources, empowering clients to achieve stability, independence, and self-sufficiency.

I was very disappointed today when I called looking for help for my 99 yr old neighbor I called…read moreand ask if they offered help for a 99 yr old living alone to take them shopping I was told no we don't offer that service. It wasn't that the receptionist said no it was the way she said no and hung up on me like I was bothering her or somehow offended her, I don't know what I did to deserve that type of treatment. I was simply asking about whether or not they offered that service because clearly on their webpage it says they offer that service so would I think whoever is answering their phones needs to be retrained clearly not a people person and should not be answering the phone representing person to person I believe this organization could do better.

I have volunteered in the Person to Person food pantry in Norwalk for 7+ years. We provide meals…read moreand services to in need families in the GreaterNorwalk area. The volunteers are great to work with and the people we help are friendly and very thankful for the help we provide. With covid before and now with the economy, people are in greater need and we see the number of people in need growing. Here is the link if interested in finding out more about the services provided. https://p2phelps.org/ We are always looking for additional volunteers in the Norwalk, Darien and/or Stamford sites. If you are interested please give them a call and set up some time to help.

PROS: The staff is nice here and the place inside is organized in regards to sectioning certain…read moreitems CONS: The parking lot is small and tough to navigate through when there are a lot of cars. This goodwill is substantially smaller than others and the "bric-a-brac" on the shelves are all cluttered OVERALL: Not my favorite goodwill to go to, but I did pick up some toys here so it wasn't a total loss

The restroom is closed; a sign on the door reads "entry after payment." Even after paying for a…read morepurchase, staff members use the restroom themselves but refuse entry to customers, claiming it is out of order or lacks toilet paper. This has happened twice during different shifts--once on Sunday and again today. It is impossible to shop properly: the first time, I paid for some items just to gain access to the restroom, yet I was still denied entry. Furthermore, you aren't allowed to take items you've already paid for into the fitting room, so ultimately, you can neither continue shopping nor make a purchase. It was a thoroughly unpleasant experience: it's summer, you can't drink water, and you can't shop if you need to use the restroom.

Excellent organization which serves the needs of children and adults with mental and physical…read morechallenges . Great personal trainers, instructors , educators;Kim and Tom have created a comfortable growing environment for all to reach their full potential. I have partnered as a martial arts academy owner/vendor and have grown my business successfully. Thanks Kim & Tom

I can not say anything out of the ordinary of this place because it is like no other. We are all…read moreequal, we all come from different walks of life and they treat you like so, hence the reason they are Healing Hearts. The children interact, they're on the computer, there are children from all over, most importantly they are safe. Tucked in a cul-de-sac, they are SECURE as they are teaching the children self defense inside, as the women in the back are boogying on down and burning all of the calories!! Super clean, plenty of water, PLEASE DONATE!!! There are classes for young and old, there is so much to do in there, you can even work out while your child is learning Tang Soo Do, now let's not go into the class because Master Jones, and their newest, grandest addition to the team, Master Ralph are the absolute BEST in what they do! Kim and Tom are dedicated to what they do and are always available to answer any question that you have. Oh not to mention DOG friendly!!!

If I could give negative stars here I certainly would…read more It is explicitly stated on the website that the captain cannot cancel within 1 hr of the sail. At 5:50 an employee came out and let us (many groups of people, 40 total) know the captain canceled for an impending storm. As I write this 2 hrs later, the weather is as beautiful as it was then and never for a second looked like it was going to turn by any weather app I had. But don't worry, if this happens to you, an unprofessional teenage girl will call you to follow up and tell you that you get your $35 back. Thanks. I can't tell if it's a company run by a bunch of stupid teenagers, high relatives, or a mix of both. Something weird is going on. Can't recommend staying away enough.

I had a wonderful experience on an afternoon sail with SoundWaters! I was a solo traveler but still…read morehad a wonderful experience. The sail is 2 hours and you're able to see Manhattan across Long Island Sound if it's a clear day. Passengers are able to bring picnic foods and their own beer/wine type beverages aboard if they wish. The excursion was pretty low key which allowed for a relaxing atmosphere. The crew did a good job and if you had questions they were able to assist. Making reservations was easy on their website and if I visit again I'd love to take part in their sunset sailing cruise they offer, it just happened to be booked already. They have free parking and is a great experience for a great price. Would definitely recommend. I'm really glad I got to experience this during my time in CT.

Excellent organization with a wonderful mission, global reach and impact! Its projects are…read moremeaningful and far reaching. Its staff are fiercely intelligent, and mission-driven to change the world for the better. It is highly recommended to participate in or support their programs for sustainable development and youth empowerment.

Our food pantry feels very lucky to be a member agency of FBLFC. Duncan and Carolina and their…read morewhole team are great - they are so pleasant, take the time to understand our needs, and always go the extra mile. We really cannot say enough about this! The food that they provide is always of the highest quality - remarkably so. We are proud to offer it to our guests. And the deliveries are very reliable. Thank you to everyone at FBLFC for all that you do to help struggling families in our region!

Saw the low rating here and while appalled at what the previous reviewer experienced, I wanted to…read morebe sure people knew this was NOT the norm! The Food Bank plays a vital role in our area, being a distributor of food to many food pantries and organizations in our area to help hungry families. They have been around for many years, and a number of local organizations and individuals give freely of their time to volunteer here to stock shelves, clean, organize, among other things. It is an amazing organization that more people need to know about. Please think about donating, go to their web site to see what is most needed, and absolutely call to sign up to volunteer! What the previous reviewer experienced should most certainly not happen, and I can attest that the staff there are very appreciative of anyone who can help them in any way! Spread the word and donate, volunteer and donate! More people in our area need food assistance than you might think.

They do not help with "low cost spay/neuter". They offer a "low cost" certificate to be used a vet…read moreoffice in a list they have. This list of vets are given rules for charges BUT they never actually ensure that those vets follow those charges OR make sure that those vets are not allowed to charge other outragous fees. The vet office I went to charged me over $500 in fees including an over the weight charge by $50 due to my puppy being 5lb over (the foa site says the vet is only allowed to charge $2/lb over). I wrote an email to Friends of animals about this vets upcharges over 2 weeks ago and go zero response. I had previously gone to The Spay & Neuter Center of New Jersey which only charged $400 TOTAL out the door price with sutures that disolved and did an amazing job, but they are over an hour from me. I ended up spending over $700 using Friends of animals "low cost" neuter at a rude vet office 10 mins from me. What a joke. I don't understand how they are allowed to keep this scam up.

I just called to obtain the certificate for my new kitten. For some reason, I was not able to…read moreselect the correct type of pet online. The person I spoke with was very nice and helpful. I was able to order the certificate over the phone. I am very surprised by the other review - the woman I spoke with was not rude at all - to the contrary she couldn't have been nicer. I should have the certificate in about a week. I will update my review upon receipt.

The adoption process with H.E.A.R. went so smoothly. Kristie was wonderful. H.E.A.R is an amazing…read moreorganization. They flew my baby in from Texas. They worked with me all the way and kept me posted at all times. I would definitely adopt from them again.

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.