"Cindy" was extremely rude when I went to this shop on a Saturday afternoon. I was standing inside…read morenear the entrance looking at a purse when she approached me and, in a nasty tone, said "we close at 4." I checked my watch and told her I still had 8 minutes, then continued browsing. She immediately followed up in an angry tone with, "Seven minutes!" I fully intended to leave by 4. She eventually walked away, and I continued looking around. A moment later, I heard her loudly say "We've been here all day!" and I noticed her speaking about me with her two coworkers while they all stared in my direction. I approached the counter and asked for her manager's name. She gave it to me, and when I said I would be speaking to the manager about her behavior, she again responded angrily, saying " I'll make sure to let her know." For a shop that claims to be a charity benefiting domestic violence victims, the attitude displayed by its staff does not reflect the mission they promote. I am a long time La Grange resident, and I've both donated and purchased items here over the years, but after this experience, I will no longer be patronizing this establishment.

What a GEM! This is a resale shop that is organized by color and by size. But the best part about…read moreHope Chest is that all proceeds go towards survivors of domestic violence/abuse. They have a great selection of jewelry and even have some designer pieces (Tiffany) in a case by the register. There is a specific rack for vintage pieces ( but nothing there is priced?!) The gals working were lovely and seemed happy to be working! They have daily specials which I imagine moves their inventory quickly. Their prices are moderate to begin so having a deal on top is a bonus!

Awesome service pantry is very neat clean food is good. The food is up-to-date. Sometimes most of…read morethe time I recommend this place to you.

They are very friendly, kind, helpful, and quick! They make the food pantry experience a pleasant…read moreone!

When I was 12, I loved CEP and now at 27, I still love being involved with this organization…read more This is a great organization that does wonderful things for kids. They offer multiple afterschool programs, tutoring, leadership conferences, groups for kids of all different interests to join, work trips, etc. If you have children in middle school or highschool in the southwest suburbs, check out CEP and find out if there's something of interest for your child. If you're an adult and are interested in volunteering, this is really an outstanding organization to be a part of. CEP has helped many young teens and made on impact on many lives, including my own. I will be a part of CEP for as long as it will have me!

I have been volunteering for this place for a few years. They are fantastic! They have a very…read morecommitted group of staff and a great group of adult volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of the local teens. Check em out on the web at www.cep4youth.org. They offer mentoring, tutoring, a variety of volunteer opportunites for youth, and teen leadership oppotunities...to name a few! I have been involved as an adult leader for both the junior high and high school leadership programs and helped out with their after school program. Though they are a pretty small organization they do GREAT BIG things for the teens in the area. I wish I could transplant a few more CEP's throughout the state. Job well done CEP!

http://www.bridgecommunities.org/ They provide transitional housing for people in the process of…read morebecoming self-sufficient. One of the goals is to keep the children in their same school, because bouncing from place to place is detrimental to kids' academic progress. They are taking part in the Sleep Out for the Homeless this November. Great great GREAT people. Give them your time and $$ - it's worth it.

Bridge communities are the best at helping people change their lives. The organization was…read moreestablished to help those that are need of shelter; however they do so much more. Between the time you call to inquire about the program until the time you successfully graduate from the program you will feel the professionalism, compassion and love. If entered into the program they will partner you with people who will help you with your career, finances, budgeting, education, health and so much more. The amount of volunteers that go out of their way to help others in need are amazing! I highly recommend this program if you need help or want to volunteer and be part of an dynamic organization that is making a difference.

Always very nice and helpful with any questions Easy line…read moreto speak with customer service reps

My senior friends numbering 8 to 12 members play mahjongg at Community House and have been coming…read morehere for years. This year we have been asked to move to the foyer or to whatever room may be available as they rely on rentals for these rooms. We agreed and we have been playing where they tell us to go. We pay $2.00 and now are asked to sign in and pay the fee. Additionally, we always were given water and coffee, and are now told that would no longer receive free water or coffee. When several of our members complained about this, a call was made to one of our members that we were rude to their staff, and they are not going to put up with this. I believe The Community House is ignoring the elderly in their community and are actually forcing us out of this venue in favor of younger members. Why else deprive us of free water.

Great selection of nicely organized items. Staff is very helpful and go above and beyond to assist…read morecustomers. Weekly and flash sales make it a fun shopping experience and it's for a very worthy cause. I highly recommend!

the selection was impressive from clothing shoes books and so much more to choose from. The prices…read morewere reasonable and store was clean

0/10 - Bingo is rigged…read more We played probably over five rounds of bingo and I didn't win once Would not recommend bingo it's very hard

LOVE having this place in the community. State of the art…read morefacility, amazing programs, and stellar staff. I get to volunteer here sometimes and it's a great place to serve the community in a really tangible way. Highly recommend if you have a student in the eligible age range or if you're looking to volunteer somewhere meaningful.

Nami is a great help for any one that has a diagnosis or is having a crisis. They have a raspy…read moreplace for the crisis so if someone is having a mental meltdown you can come here and you can stay here for few days until you get stable and medicated. They have tons of support Group family group or individual support groups. This place is a safe haven for anyone that needs support. Come here or spread the word that this is a good place for adults and young adults

NAMI dupage has a great program called the living room. The living room is a great program led by…read morepeers who are in recovery from mental illness. It is a great alternative to e.r. NAMI dupage also has access to social workers and doctors on site.

Volunteering for an hour can actually be a lot of fun! The help you provide really makes a…read moredifference for people who need it. Even if it's your first time, you'll get the hang of the assembly line quickly since they give you easy-to-follow instructions. It's a great way to spend time and do something meaningful with family and friends!

A small group from my office decided to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children. This organization…read moreis non profit and relay on donations and volunteers to pack food for children around the world. We checked in and they gave us hairnets. We had to wait for the remainder of the volunteers to arrive. The team members from FMSC went over the safety procedures and how to pack the foods. Everything was well organized and already set up when we started packing the food. It felt amazing that just the small amount of time we dedicated to help this organization to feed children around the world who don't know where their next meal will be. The staff were very friendly and helped us when we weren't sure about something. They also had a small store with hand made products from some of the countries they send the food to.

I've volunteered with Cradles to Crayons several times already by myself and with my kids. Their…read moremission and goals are clear and evident. They are extremely organized and can take large group of volunteers but also work with smaller ones. I highly recommend coming here as part of a group from work or even with your family especially if you have never volunteered before.

I've volunteered for countless field trips for my 3 kids over the years and Cradles to Crayons is…read moremy personal favorites. My son's class came here to help sort thru the many many bags of donations they receive. I thought the staff at Cradles to Crayons did an amazing job explaining to a group of 3rd graders how this was an opportunity to help those less fortunate and love that they also got to help with the process. We spent a few hours sorting thru piles of clothing and dividing them into different categories (winter coats, girls short sleeve shirts, skirts to name a few). The kids had a lot of fun and even got a few chuckles when they came across things like bras and thongs, which were thrown in the "recycle bin." After a few hours of work they took a tour of the amazing facility, ate lunch and the Cradles to Crayon staff wrapped it up by praising them on their hard work! My son mentioned it was a super fun day and I think he enjoyed it more than the other field trips we've taken this year (ex: Chicago History Museum). I've now been here 3 times for field trips with my kids and each time I make a note that I need to come separately of school. This time I'm determined to make the time to donate my time to this amazing organization and great excuse to clean out my closets ahead of time to make a donation!