Awesome facility to help meet the needs of our county. They…read moretruly make their volunteers feel welcome. If you are good sorting in the warehouse they have a very nice break area for when you need a breather. And their staff are genuinely grateful for your time. When you help with food distributions, they are well organized and they really have a feel for the community they serve. I only wish I had started volunteering sooner.

I recently volunteered here for a day of caring with my employer…read more It was very well organized and the volunteer leads did an excellent job hosting and guiding us. The Houston Food Bank is nice but I'll admit I enjoyed my Montgomery food bank experience a little better. Maybe because it was a smaller group of just me and work colleagues. Half of us worked with produce in the refrigerated room which was great for me since I tend to sweat and get hot easily. Others measured beans and rice in another room. There was ample parking and they provided us coffee, water and snacks during our breaks.

This is a NO-KILL shelter. If your looking for a cat or kitten check this place out first. The lady…read morethat runs it has dedicated her life too resucing cats in all sorts of situations. (Even from other shelters) Even if you don't find your baby here your better off donating here or volunteering here rather than places that put animals down within 3 days. All of the cats are spayed/neutered and have all of their shots for $95. When I came too visit they had over 200 cats and a few kittens but I came early in the season for kittens. I will be checking here often for the one.

From the owner: Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and foster homeless felines until safe, caring, and…read morepermanent homes are found for them. Adopt A Cat also works toward lessening the pet overpopulation problem by spaying and neutering its rescues, educating the public of the importance of sterilizing companion animals, and by providing information on low cost spay/neuter programs in Houston. What makes us special? To start, we follow a no kill policy, our cats are not kept in cages unless there is a special need for it, and we are a grassroots organization whose success and growth is a result of caring individuals working together in their communities to rescue cats.

Attended the Pumpkins and 'Possums event tonight and was wowed by the amount of education and…read moreinteraction with the animal ambassadors. Willie is by far my favorite as I'm an avid opossum lover. Such great animals to have visit your yard at night. I welcome the free pest control from a very misunderstood marsupial. We were able to pet Willie (highlight of my visit even if he "played dead") along with a milk snake and a striped skunk named Ambrosia. The variety of owls here are amazing & beautiful from screech owls to barn to barrel. Before walking the grounds there was a trailer that housed lots of hands on learning (animal pelts, foot prints, scat varieties, skeletons a plenty, taxidermy scene). You can tell that this facility invests in proper care for the Texas wildlife it rehabilitates and houses as well as does an exceptional job educating the public. There was plenty of parking with overflow parking being located in what looks like a shared lot with the church. Definitely look forward to coming again during another one of their events or classes.

I highly recommend friends of Texas Wildlife. They are an amazing group of people who do wonderful…read morework for the community. If you find any wild animal that needs help. Please call them and also please consider donating for the cause.

I came on a crazy day, your age is your discount. To say the least it was full of customers…read morecompar3d to other days. A lot of little things which is awesome. Since customers were leaving with baskets full of items, not much was left. I definitely wanna go back.

Wow what a great place. They offer so many services to help the community and people in need. I…read morewent there just to check out the resale shop and turns out these people are really doing good for the community and are a true non profit. ***** from now on I will only bring my donations here! Not goodwill. Goodwill is a business that keeps all the profits! This non profit is really helping people in need! Donate your stuff here. Not goodwill! ****** They have a really nice clean store. They have deep discounts like 60-70% off. I didn't find anything this time but I will definitely go back and check out their store. If you need furniture come here. They have a ton of furniture! Again take your donations here. Not goodwill! Good will keeps most of the profit!

Really fun experience with my 3-year old grandson. Lots of hands-on and "low-tech" activities that…read morekept him busy and happy for a couple of hours. Extra charges for the Easter Bunny (?). Overall, I recommend as a fun place to take your toddlers.

4 stars? Let me tell you why…read more We've been visiting The Woodlands Children's Museum regularly for the past couple of years, and overall it's been a solid experience for younger kids. It's a well-managed space that's clearly designed for structured, imaginative play rather than chaos. If you know what to expect, it can be a great outing. Pros: * The location right off The Woodlands Parkway makes it easy to get to without going far out of the way. * The museum is the perfect size--big enough to keep kids engaged, but not overwhelming for parents or little ones. * They host multiple events throughout the month, which helps keep things interesting beyond a standard visit. * Being able to host birthday parties here is a big plus and very convenient. * Pricing feels fair for what's offered, especially compared to larger, more crowded children's attractions. Cons: * The layout doesn't change very often; in two years, I've only seen one noticeable update, which can make repeat visits feel a bit repetitive. * Parking can be frustrating since the lot is shared with a large gym, especially during peak hours. * The shopping center itself is pretty outdated and could really use a remodel, which affects the overall experience. * This is not the place for very hyper kids who need to run freely--everything is more controlled and calm. * There are no concessions, and outside food or drinks aren't allowed, which can be inconvenient for longer visits. Overall, this museum is a great option for younger children who enjoy hands-on, imaginative play in a calm environment. It's affordable, well-located, and thoughtfully run, but best suited for kids who do well with structure. We'll continue to visit, just not expecting major changes each time.

Great place! If you ever find yourself free between the days of M-F, during the hours of 9-3,…read moredefinitely volunteer! If you don't have time to volunteer, they are a 501(c)(3) non profit org, and accept donations. I stopped by today with my mom seeing if they needed any help (labor or donations) after the storm. The executive director greeted us, gave us a tour of the place and informed us of all they do there. We helped serve a nice, hot meal to the guests. Taken from their website: "At the center they will find a welcoming atmosphere where they can relax and hang out. The facility offers shelter from inclement weather, clean restrooms, hot showers, a laundry, lunch and other necessities. Beyond the temporary basic needs, there are also mental health providers, support groups, and life coaches to help the men and women get out of homelessness." "It's exclusively committed to assist the homeless with today's basic needs while preparing them for a better tomorrow". I'm hoping to be more involved with 1960 Hope Center while my office is in the process of recovering from Harvey. They're always looking for volunteers, you can sign up to volunteer on their website or just stop by and get a feel for the place. Great place for people needing a hand with starting a new chapter in their lives. If you have an eating establishment and ever have an excess amount of food or are feeling generous, this is a great place to donate food to those who might not be able to afford otherwise. If you have a special skill set, they can definitely use you somehow. Some of the volunteers they have are aestheticians, barbers, teachers, psychologists, nurses, etc. Let them know and they can add you to the schedule so you can have a specified day to help those in need with basic needs.

they need leadership and new board the leadership and the board of directors has no knowledge of…read morewhat the homeless need They dont clean anymore i was the backhall manager i was there 5 years when I stepped down 3 years ago they banned me from getting services I left there and went back to staying in my tent and homeless when I was there most days we offered all sevices and the place was cleaned everynight and tablles and chairs were cleaned I did the cleaning everynight I even swept the floors and mopped the floors everynight I was there after I stepped down because the leadership was rude to the homeless people and they stopped there mission statement that worked untill mr white took over as the director and board never cared about the homeless they just want people that they care they dont care about the homeless

Great community centers makes great centers for the community. I love finding an active, engaging…read morecommunity center and Kingwood is one of them. This center has plenty of rooms/spaces for rent for different events. You can also vote here. But what I love is the variety of free daily activities that provide for people of all abilities. It's a great place for leisure and recreation and you get to meet others in the community. The staff is friendly and helpful, especially with the setups. There's also a walking trail outside and plenty of parking. They also have a resource wall full of information like events and assistance.

To be honest, I haven't had much of a need to visit the Kingwood Community Center. That being said,…read moreit is a gorgeous facility. It seems like they are always holding some sort of event for the community - mainly for seniors. My recent experience here was to early vote in the 2020 Presidential election. The line was all the way out the door and down the sidewalk and across the parking lot as this was the first day of early voting. Parking was a bit tough to find and so I parked in the adjacent Metro Park and Ride lot. The inside of the building was immaculate. I could tell that the staff there takes great pride in keeping it clean and tidy. I was pleased with my experience at this community center and can't wait for all of the various programs to come back so that I may partake in them. Covid has really put a damper on things this year. Kudos to the individuals involved with the Kingwood Community Center and keep up the great work!

Location: Almeda Rd…read more Parking: limited, but also street and across the street. Staff: staff has a lot of volunteers and all are welcoming and helpful. I was invited to come here for one of their legal classes. It was very nice to see how accommodating they are towards their community. This particular class consisted of mainly seniors. They were able to get an understanding of how to protect their assets and/or pass along to their love ones. As you walk in they have lots of brochures and business cards of all kinds of assistance.

The staff is amazing and they love people! They help the community thrive and they do it with pride…read moreand integrity!

Never been here but came for an event. This place is beautiful! The butterflies are enjoyable to…read morewatch. I want to come back when its cooler to walk the trails. I saw many couples getting engaged, wedding rehearsal, dates, homecoming photos all in one day. They even offer yoga and zumba classes. There's even a small store for snacks and drinks that is reasonably priced. I didn't have to pay for parking either which is a plus.

Amazing holiday experience! The lights throughout the establishment were beautiful and unique…read more There were also many fun areas for kiddos to play in along with several vendors throughout. The only issue was the parking lot at HBG. Upon arrival, we were told the lot was full and that we would have to park at the Monroe park and ride.

I had such a great time Friday night. Great family owned business that inspires everyone to find…read moretheir own artist within. Everyone gets to choose their own paints where most placed only let you paint with the colors of their choice. Everyone could choose their painting of choice and we did not have to pick the theme night painting. The instructor walks around to each person and gives guidance and encouragement. It will be will be back. I've painted my best painting ever which was a colorful owl. At the end everyone got to paint their name on the walls. How cool was that to have your signature on the wall for everyone to see.

There is something about carefree painting, spills, and an occasional dirty joke that makes a night…read moreworthwhile. The Drunk Artist is located in Old Town Springs. I have never visited OTS and since I know it's so close by, there may be a trip here more often. Even though there is a class calendar that shows what the painting will be for the night, it's pretty much up to you if you want to paint it or not. Unlike other painting places, there is not an instructor that holds your hand and tells you step by step how to paint. The different types of paintings are printed out on small pieces of paper which you use for inspiration for your canvas. For instance, tonight's painting was the Texas Flag. At the front desk, there were many variations of the Texas flag that you could choose from. If you aren't digging those, you can choose other painting inspirations on the wall. In tonight's class, everyone was doing their own paintings, at their own speed, and at however they wanted to do it. I was very nervous when I began painting because I am used to seeing how the teachers paint and copying them. I just had a picture of what I wanted to paint, and I had to figure out how to do it on my own. It was nerve wrecking but awesome at the same time. The instructors were very friendly, came by often, and gave us tips/techniques on how to make it better. It is BYOB. They provide glasses and some light bites that you can nibble on throughout the night. The Drunk Artist is family owned and their gorgeous dog walks around the place. If I had to choose Painting with a Twist or The Drunk Artist, I would choose Drunk Artist. The environment, different selections of inspiration, and friendly people have really won me over.