Not only is this organization critical for our community but it truly is a fabulous volunteer…read moreexperience. We have been volunteering at Harvesters for over a decade. Our "kids" are in their 20's and it is still one of our favorite family activities. Two hour shifts that go by so fast and we have rarely ever gotten the sane area in all these years!! Grab your family, coworkers, friends or just join when available and make a difference!

Community: a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests,…read moreand goals. That's what I get from giving my time and efforts when volunteering at Harvesters: a sense of community. Sure, I could just go help for the feels, but it's so much more than that. For one, awareness of the need is a huge part of volunteering at any food bank or pantry. In any part of this great country, there are fellow community members who go with less, if not entirely without. Did you know that with COVID, the local need is up more than 40%? No? Me neither. The need is *real* and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. Harvesters rallies the community, bringing together volunteer forces from groups like churches, local companies, or other like-minded organizations. Harvesters combines those volunteers with donated foodstuffs and churns out amazing programs like the BackSnack initiative for school children or boxes of food for seniors. Marissa, the community engagement manager, guided us through some safety tips before we hit the packing line, and we were all in sync, moving towards that common goal. Whether you volunteer your time, donate food, or provide financial resources, Harvesters gives us all that important sense of belonging and understanding. Communities grow strong when we pull together during times of great need, and those communities flourish because of our common effort.

I had never visited and knew nothing about the Hope Center until the KC Open Spaces Arts Festival…read more The Hope Center is a not for profit center that supports activities and assists families and youth on the east side of KC. Part of their property includes an abandoned Catholic church that was transformed in the fall of 2018 by world renown artist and Missouri native Nick Cave, into a mesmerizing piece of art entitled Hye Dyve. A 15 minute loop of sight and sound flooded the cathedral and created a dizzying and overwhelming multi-sensory experience. Maybe the most awe inspiring art installation I've ever witnessed. Very cool that Mr. Cave used this out of the way center to showcase a world class exhibit and give Hope Center some exposure too.

They are so amazing when helping the wildlife. I had the pleasure of meeting Screecher at a local…read moreevent!

Our heart are full thanks to the dedicated and hard working people here! We brought them an injured…read moreopossum who had a pouch full of babies. June and April didn't hesitate to give her the help she desperately needed. They were loving and experienced in handling our opossum we named "Ozark Annie". We are beyond confident that she is in very good hands. They run completely on volunteer and donations. We all need to support our hard working rescuers everywhere. We are forever fans and supporters! Please donate if you can, these ladies need to keep the doors open and keep giving the love, experience and so so much more! I need more than 5 stars!

I've taken this store off my list. Waste of time. Selection not that great and prices too high…read more Gave it four straight visits and nothing bought. 4 strikes and you're out!

EVERY woman should go through this program ~ Women's Employment Network (WEN). It is a program…read morethat EMPOWERS women who are new to the workforce, re-entering the workforce or wanting to network. It consists of a 5 week program, that can be adjustable, according to what you need, for your desired occupation. Being brand new to Kansas City, I didn't know where to start, but I'm sure grateful that I stumbled upon this experience. I've not only enriched my knowledge on how to find a job that will love, but I've also made great friends and a solid support group, that I know I can always count on too!!! Best of all...it's FREE!!! Thank you WEN!

From the owner: WEN was founded by legendary Kansas City leaders the late Beth K. Smith and Marjorie Powell Allen…read more They were inspired by a successful women-focused employment program in San Antonio that emphasized self-esteem. Realizing the need for this vital service in our city, they created WEN, the only organization of its kind in the area. More than 5,400 women have graduated from WEN's programs. Thousands more have benefited from WEN's support services, community referrals, and other training. And countless children and family members beyond have better lives today, thanks to this remarkable organization.

I took my two grandkids to this nature center, and we all really enjoyed it! We did not do the…read moretrails outside because it was cold, but we still really enjoyed the whole indoor experience. The kids enjoyed learning about the various reptiles and birds and other creatures. It's a nice spacious building and it was not crowded at all. We were able to have a leisurely walk throughout the facility and engage with the displays, reading them and talking about them. It's free, which is a wonderful value for the community. The staff and service at the facility was friendly and I believe they have nature story hours different times of the month. The animals looked wealth cared for, and all the displays were clean. I also really enjoyed the reading nook with nature books that overlooked an area of birdfeeders. They also have a couch for parents to sit on to watch the kids play with puzzles, coloring, pages, a kitchen set and some nature themed displays. We especially enjoyed watching the bald eagle! We will definitely go back when it is sunnier and try out the trails. We did not request any service so I can't comment on classes or hikes.

Our experience. My daughter reached out to Lakeside Nature Center after we found rabbits in our…read morebackyard. We were seeking education and guidance. She drove 35 minutes from Liberty to bring them in, and within 5 minutes, the rabbits were euthanized. The staff member told her afterward that they were emaciated, but no one explained beforehand that this would be the outcome. This left my daughter heartbroken, as she was not prepared for such an immediate decision. Even if euthanasia was the only option, there should have been clearer communication and compassion in explaining the process. At the very least, an opportunity to understand why this step was necessary before it happened. I later spoke with a manager who was kind enough to discuss the situation with me. However, the conversation also included some deflection and left me feeling that more training is needed for staff in handling sensitive situations like this. She kept speaking that we needed a permit, I guess that tells me since we didn't have a permit, it was their right to put them down. I hope Lakeside can improve communication and compassion when dealing with the public, especially with young people who are trying to do the right thing by bringing in wildlife.

Joe deserves a 10/5. He was prompt, honest and hard working. Went beyond what could have been…read moreexpected. I highly support his business and will definitely seek him in the future if issues arise.

Joe from J&J Appliance Repair did a top notch troubleshooting job on my stovetop. He identified the…read moreproblem, ordered the part and installed the part a few days later. I thought the turnaround was very quick And my repaired stovetop works perfectly. Joe was very pleasant and explained his troubleshooting reasoning in splendid detail. He even swept around the pulled out stovetop before reinstalling it. I thought that service went above and beyond. The price was reasonable. I will definitely use J&J in the future. Highly recommended.

I am currently a first year Daisy Troop Leader. My stepdaughter wanted to join, and I remember…read morehaving a great time as a kid. Well, no one volunteered to be leader for her age's troop, so I stepped up to give them the opportunity! It has been quite the journey so far. But the Girl Scouts of Mid-Continent Council Store has EVERYTHING that a leader or a girl would/could need to have a successful journey throughout their year. They have every age levels uniform pieces, adult volunteer garb, planning tools, the books and tools you'd need to follow the lesson plans, a million patches and badges, and innumerable goodies and incentives to either reward or gift your girls with. I know that we are doing some Christmas Shopping for our daughter there. My only advice is NEVER TAKE YOUR DAUGHTER WITH YOU!!! She will want EVERYTHING! haha. Also, The store has weird hours, so be safe and call ahead to make sure that they are open.