New York Cares claims to be the largest non-profit organization in the city. I know it's one…read moreorganization that helps the youth and any one else that needs assistance for whatever reason. When I worked in social services I referred many people and youth to their offices. NY Cares is a great place to volunteer or work off community service requirements! You can do anything from serving food to tutoring children. I'm highly recommending you contact them when you are in need or if you want to volunteer.

While NYCares is known for giving coats to the homeless, there are many ways to volunteer with…read morethem. I love being outdoors and I was fortunate enough to assist replanting in Riverside Park. It was hard work planting on a hill but it gave me a new found respect for landscapers and plant life. I have a tendency to complain about being couped up inside all day so why not get outdoors and make my time meaningful. The New York Cares host Jared was very welcoming. He was also informative about their other initiatives and he frequently checked on my planting skills. I have volunteered with a few agencies around the city and new york cares and I rate them high with the awesome works they are providing to different areas of need. Thanks to them I am a horticulture expert. Ok maybe not! But it was a rewarding experience.

I always stop in and look for any collectibles-they have tons of clothes,that seem to be good…read morequality and condition and price- That's not what I'm after Lol! I've bought some treasures,to me anyway-the prices are erratic though,I think too many doing pricing and also pricing collectibles as per e-bays web site- They have tons of books and some toys and bedding etc.. They donate $ to local sports and graymoor- The ladies who volunteer are pleasant and work hard for the store-they're open Monday-Friday 10:00-3:00 And have sales on various items-every day and 50% off Occasionally-

Unfortunately, my experience was due to an error on their part and because they have a no refund…read morepolicy, they would not correct it. I found a box of Mexican train dominoes. I asked to open and count them right in front of her. She promised over and over again that they were all there. She said she remembered counting them herself. (My fault to not go with my instinct). When I get in the car, I opened it to see and it turns out, they aren't "91jumbo size color dominos", but old regular sized white and black dominos! Even if you didn't know the game, the tin box said very clear what was in it and even has a picture of what they are supposed to look like. I took them immediately back in before leaving the parking lot. I explained that this wasn't even what I purchased and didn't open it up because of her personal assurance. Nothing but a "sorry, but no returns". Even though I expressed that it wasn't a return because I didn't like it Or it was damaged. I'm returning it because she lied about counting it and never opened it to clearly see it wasn't the right set or she didn't know what she was looking at and just thought dominos. My advice, don't trust "oh I personally counted myself". Open it, inspect it, count it. Because they won't make good on a sale that they even guarantee. I know it's a thrift store and you take chances, but it's just bad business to say you did something and in actuality didn't do it properly or at all. I didn't need an apology on their mistake. I needed a correction on a bad sale.

I worked with Layla recently on a project involving a significant website redesign for a local…read morerestaurant. The goal of the new website was to increase visibility in search engines for the business and provide a fresh, clean web presence. Working with Layla was an absolute pleasure. She quickly developed the new website and made sure it was search engine friendly. I've worked with other web developers before but this was one of the easiest projects to date because of Layla's attention to detail and quick turn-around. I would recommend Layla highly to anyone looking for competent, fair-priced web design in Humboldt County from a local who knows her stuff!

From the owner: Small business branding consultant specializing in modern website design, strategic marketing, and…read moregraphic design; including logo design, content creation, brand storytelling, packaging design, ethical marketing, brand strategy, and Local SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

I like the Y and am glad to have found such a nice, local pool to swim in. I do wish the lifeguards…read morewould watch and see how the lanes are shared when it gets crowded. I was also disgusted when a man put his hands down his swim shorts in front of me! I cursed at him but I think staff have to watch for this kind of thing, especially around keeping children safe. Other than that, the pool is clean and the sauna is a very cool feature. The staff and even most of the people are genuinely nice, which can really make your day.

Love it plenty of new equipment and even child care they even have a bulletin of local events and…read moreopportunities

A long time ago, I adopted a very young feral Tabby cat. It was not ready for adoption and of…read morecourse you do not realize this, until it goes home with you. The people who work at the SPCA have already established a bond with these cats. The SPCA paperwork I signed verifies that if it doesn't work out, to bring the cat back within at least a week, so it is not attached in any way. The cat kept hissing and wasn't happy. It was scared of me and I felt it wasn't a good fit. I returned it within a week, like I was told to, and all they asked was if it had bitten anyone. It did not, and I was not going to keep a cat that was not ready for adoption. Since I worked a lot of overtime, breaking in a wild cat seemed impossible at the time. I guess I should've just let it go out into the wild, for they black marked me forever for returning it, and when I tried to adopt a cat from them a few years later, they made an excuse that the cat was sick, and that I was definitely getting the cat, once it was well. When I called up to see how the cat was doing, they told me a bunch of lies of how I could not adopt the cat. I was so shocked when they said I adopted many cats and even dogs, and returned them all. I was crying at this point, for I only ever adopted one cat from them and returned it. I was allowed to return it, if it didn't work out. I explained how I never ever adopted dogs from them nor anywhere else, and how I only returned one young cat to them. They had the nerve to tell me there are plenty of other adoption agencies to go to. They were refusing to ever let me adopt there again. They even refused anyone from my family to adopt, once they realized they were trying to adopt the very same cat for me. Mind you, my family did adopt a cat from the very same SPCA just before I had, and never returned it. How can a place like this be so cruel to not let an animal go to a loving home? I have since adopted three other cats in my lifetime and they all had/ have a great life and a loving home. I owned a dog with papers, and have taken care of many other dogs and cats during my life, growing up into adulthood. It sickens my heart to see how cruel people can be. I even delivered their mail when I worked as a carrier for the USPS. I would love to donate pet food, but how can I support an organization that doesn't support me or the welfare of animals. I love all animals and do give to other, more appreciative organizations. Animals need help, and this SPCA does not do that at all.

Worst staff member attitude I've ever experienced . Don't know her name don't care. Me she we and…read moreanybody I know Will never ever go there. Horrible attitude,, fake disingenuous tone in her voice. Very condescending. I hope those cats find lovely homes. But she is terrible at her job.

Very easy to make a drop donation here. Fast, efficient and men there to unload your car. If it…read moreis important to you that a donation receipt be obtained you may try elsewhere because my receipt has not come through by email. They do not give paper receipts. Highly recommend this location. Many other charities were not interested in good quality clothing and took no donations at this time. Green Drop also will pick up in home.

They never bothered to show up for my scheduled pickup. I called twice and was assured they were on…read moretheir way. I went to a lot of trouble to get all the donations together and organized and nothing, no email, text or call. Very unprofessional and disappointing.

Yes I am a fan! I…read moredid not necessarily go here for their services, but I have been here several times while I was in an internship, so I just felt that I should give them recognition. I am not really go in to detail about what they do, because you can see all of that information on their website, but I will give brief info. The Bronx Defenders is a non-profit organization that provide a service in defending people's cases...basically like lawyers/ attorneys. They help represent people who cannot afford the services of lawyers. I can tell you that the individuals that work here do 100% care about what they do. I remember doing my intern in the summer of 2008, where I several other interns, and a few of the Bronx Defenders went to several communities and interviewed tenants in those neighborhoods. At the end we presented our findings to the people at the Bronx Defenders. It was a great experience overall, because we all met different people, as well as learned about their stories. I have to admit, some of the people that we met in the communities were a bit crazy, but interesting to no limit. Some people invited us into their house, which was a bit scary to do, because I did not know them, and they did not know us. I don't know if they were skeptical of us or not, but to invite us in their house...I would never do that - no way possible..lol. Great experiences.

From the owner: The Bronx Defenders is a private nonprofit organization that offers criminal, family and civil…read morelegal services for residents referred to us by the courts as well as legal consultations for walk-ins. Our services are holistic as we also employ social workers, advocates and investigators to ensure that all matters related to your case are addressed. The Bronx Defenders also advocates for improved policies and practices to protect the rights of individuals involved in the criminal, family and civil court systems.

Great company for a small non-profit to partner with. We utilized them for marketing and helping…read moreus engage younger donors. From Co Site: "A boutique nonprofit consulting company. They produce nonprofit effectiveness by supporting nonprofit and community organizations in their fundraising, program development, audience outreach, and major gift cultivation. The firm specializes in marketing, donor and audience engagement, and fundraising support."

This is a lovely place to spend the day…read more We came around 10:30am on a Saturday. You have to check in at the front entrance and there is sometimes a charge for parking. At the cafeteria, breakfast is first come, first served from 10-11am. They have a very limited menu featuring granola bowls with yogurt, fruit puree, granola, and dried fruits. They also have soft boiled eggs, scones, muffins, coffee, and tea. Everything was fresh, hearty, and delicious. They also serve lunch in the cafeteria, but that requires a reservation. There is a Michelin starred restaurant on the property as well. The spacious grounds are a treat to walk. They rotate the location of the animals so it's a pleasant surprise to happen upon them. We saw goats, pigs, and cows. The pathways have gravel, but they were not super rough. We had two strollers with us and no issues pushing them along. We walked the short loop, but there are longer trails for those who want more. Very family friendly and peaceful for a stroll.

I was a chaperone for my daughter's class on a field trip here and it was great. She's in first…read moregrade and they're doing a bird study that spans the entire school year, so this was a great opportunity to tour the grounds and birdwatch. We learned about how they work with wildlife to help their gardens. We met their retired milk cows, saw their bird houses, and met Elijah, who taught us about birdwatching. They even had binoculars for the kids to use. We did arts and crafts, and all the kids had a wonderful time. The grounds are open to the public, as there is a hiking path smack dab in the center. There were plenty of people walking through. We spied a cute little café, where one could sit and order breakfast and coffee. I define wouldn't mind stopping here after a run, to have a bite to eat. Blue Hill Restaurant is here, boasting an elegant farm-to-table pre-fixe menu that changes season to season. It's pricey but offers a one-of-a-kind experience, either optional tour of the grounds. This is a beautiful venue that would be an exceptional wedding location. I definitely want to come back and visit, perhaps have dinner. Looks pricey but the menus are intriguing. When visiting, check out their silo. The echo is awesome and it's a great photo op.