First, the Red Cross Instructor for BLS/CPR was kind and professional. I found the class to be as…read moreexpected. The problem was security at the door, likely contracted through another company. I advise change in guard. The individual working security this day(opening the door to the building and ensuring check in) was one of the most unkind persons I've encountered. I get we all have bad days, I was having a tough morning myself. They Did not let me in without a mask, but while frantically searching on the sidewalk for one, she let others in without masks after me. She stated she would not let me in if I were late to my class, for I would have to drive to go find a mask to purchase, in order to enter the facility. Upon further assessment, the ARC has lifted all mask mandates as of April 1st, so I am not sure why I was singled out. My classmates and instructor did not wear masks either and did not get stopped at the door. Upon my departure, the individual was in the corner on her phone-and did not address if I had to sign out. The least helpful. I'm almost certain had a kind gentleman in the parking lot not had an extra mask on him, I would have missed my class for reasons of their own security keeping me out. Of a class I cleared the day and paid for. I was terribly disappointed and will drive anywhere but to this location for recertification in the future, you have lost my business. Can a genial, kind secretary not serve this job well? I'm uncertain why we need security in a space already highly fortified with cameras throughout

Great places to volunteer around your schedule. They have a wide range of activities from solo to…read moregroup from tutoring to working big city events. Working m-f 8 to 5, I couldn't find too many opportunites that fit my schedule and this works awesome. Lots of after work and weekend options.

Great place to get connected to well managed volunteer opportunities. I highly recommend them.read more

This organization helps women entering/re-entering the workforce by supplying business clothing…read morealong with counseling services. Twice a year, the organization hosts a sale to reduce donated items. These include shoes, purses ($5), pants, dresses ($10), skirts, scarves, belts, stockings, suits, pajamas, and outerwear ($15). Let me tell you, the items are priced to move! The line forms prior to the sale so arrive early. However, there are limits on the items priced to move quickly ($1) and there may be limits on other clothing groups. The funds help the organization continue its mission of helping women.

I feel exceedingly empowered and grateful for the services provided by the Charlotte chapter of…read moreDress For Success. The services and encouragement they provide are wonderful and very necessary. Their staff goes the EXTRA MILE to help and inform their clients of opportunities, options, etc. They give hope.

A great place to get some volunteering done. Serve your community where it needs it! Donate your…read moretime to local services that help drive your town to be better. Surround yourself with other great people that won't to help out. Second Harvest is a great food bank located near the NC Music Factory that anyone can go an volunteer to help. The building is very large and clean. The people who are on staff there are super helpful and very friendly. They all appreciate the time you put in to help out. Be ready to work hard for an hour and make new friends as your sort through various items! This is a great place for your work to do volunteering through as they can support a large group coming in to help. But even if you want to just go solo there is a spot waiting for you!

Resources like these are necessary to fill the gaps in our community. The work may not always be…read moreeasy, but is definitely worth it. I would like to personally commend Ruth Pat for her positive attitude and her ability to find the good. Continue being the kind-hearted and genuine individual that you are.

Goodwill has a bunch of stores around the Charlotte area and most of them have drop off locations…read morearound back. Today, we were in this neighborhood and hadn't made it elsewhere. So when I asked for donation centers in the area, this was close. There isn't much to this place - a half sized tractor trailer located outside the Food Lion to the south. It's staffed and they will help unload the stuff from your car. And when it's done, a receipt for your taxes. Easy! [Review 2504 of 2024 - 3957 in North Carolina - 23516 overall]

My new favorite thrift store in CLT. All of the staff are welcoming and the store is very spacious,…read moreclean and organized. They're only open 3 days a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) and only accept donations on Saturdays until 3pm. I went 6/3 and found some good finds. I saw a lot of name brand clothing in the women's and children's section with some items as low as $1. My personal finds were a new with tags pair of white shorts from Marshall's for $4 and a pair of Columbia brand pants for $4 as well. I also got a few books for $1.25 each and a shot glass set priced at $3 for 5 glasses. They do offer colored tag specials like 50% blue or 75% off pink so check out the signage when you come in.

Very nice thrift shop in Charlotte. This is a members and non-members kind of thrift shop. For…read moremembers (those who contribute to the store's charities), they have a separate room where the members get first dibs on all the new stuff that comes in. For non-members (like us), the merchandise that remains (and there is a lot of it) is then arranged in a different room for the greater public. Even though there is a hierarchy to the visitors, the merch was still in abundance ... they have nice standards of what the take in and sell. We think they are only open two or three days per week, but if your looking to do a little thrift shopping, this is a nice one.

This is a great organization and I love what they are doing for so many teachers to have the…read moresupplies they need for their classroom! Today was my first time volunteering with them stocking the store and it was an awesome experience!! I will be back and hopefully be able to coordinate a group from my workplace to volunteer with me in the near future. If you are looking for a place to serve in the community, I highly recommend Classroom Central!

I had the pleasure of volunteering here earlier this week and had a great time. I went with about…read more10 of my coworkers, and we all had different "jobs" to do from helping with check out to running the stamps to cut out shapes for bulletin boards. What Classroom Central does, is provide free school supplies for teachers in underprivileged school districts. They cover about 7 districts from Union to Mecklenburg to even one in SC. They have everything set up for teachers to "shop" the store. They get a certain quantity of each item and can pick up to 25 different items. These items range from book bags, to one subject notebooks, to markers, pens, pencils, and crayons. All the items are donated and Classroom Central doesn't receive money from the state. Risa is in charge of the volunteers who work there, and she is a gem. She's very patient with people like me who ask a lot of obvious questions, and I can tell she appreciates everyone who comes in. If you ever have the chance to volunteer, please do so. They have a sign up online, and normally go in 4 hour shifts. Mine was 1:30-5.

Had the pleasure of visiting this location while volunteering with a couple of friends and cooking…read morebrunch for the families. Such a grand but homey house. All the employees were super welcoming and pleasant. 3 story house with plenty of rooms with private bathrooms, which is a huge plus for the families needing to stay here. They do offer shuttles to get you to and from the hospital. They have a huge family room, with crafts, games, and huge tvs for the families to be able to unwind. They have a library with plenty of puzzles and books to choose from. They have a laundry facility as well as a communal kitchen. Such a great visit, albeit a bit emotional just thinking of the reasons why families stay here but nonetheless, everything and everyone is bright and cheery!

A jewel in Charlotte's crown, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte is a critically…read morevital organization that assists families while they deal with a child's injury or illness. Ronald McDonald House enables families to remain as close as possible to their children when they need it most by giving the gift of togetherness.

This thrift store is really tiny. The furniture section is the biggest section. All the clothing is…read morereally low end and pretty shaggy looking. The most interesting brand I saw was Columbia. Would not recommend or return.

Love having this place in Plaza Midwood! We've donated things around the back and bought a few…read morethings inside, too - they always have a good selection of furniture.