Great community asset. People are always very helpful and considerate. I like knowing items I…read moredonate will go to people who need them.

The phone number is not working. I'm not sure why there is…read moreonly one review. I'll give a low rating and see if anyone has an objection. Ah in reality I was able to get through and access the web-sight after a few Hours. A Very Kind Woman answered the phone and all my questions so I'm changing My review accordingly. I was informed the Electricity was out in the building, when I called earlier. Peace n Love Take Care!

Great venue for parties, craft shows and so much more. Beautiful area with lots of windows & open…read morespaces. Reasonable prices and good area on the East side of Madison.

We had a large 50th anniversary party with a sit down dinner for over 100 guests in the Evjue and…read moreMerrill Lynch rooms. Everything went very smoothly. Many of our guests commented on how tasty the food was. The service was very professional and efficient. This is a fantastic venue for a large celebration.

Amazing little spot where a lot of action takes place. The…read moreSJC currently holds seven organizations i(in one "small-looking-from-the-outside but impressive inside); the Tenant Resource Center, Progressive Dane, Madison Community Coop, WYOU, Dane County Time Bank, and VSA Wisconsin. "The incubator " which you can rent for $160/mo for progressive non-profits comes with a conference room, Internet, kitchenette, parking space in the lot, use of phones, Facsimile, restroom etc. all in a very convenient space to set up shop for progressive non-profit organizations in the Madison community. The Jackie Macaulay Gallery is a social justice art gallery with 17 previous displays including "Willy Street in the 70's"; (my personal fav) covers the entire first floor of the Nan Cheney Community Room and is open for viewing from 9-6, Monday through Friday. There's a beautiful mural outside on the wall so the building is easy to spot coming from the west. A convenient space to set up small community meetings of less than 20 people, the Nan Cheney Community Room is offered for use for a small fee and two months advanced notice. It's convenient location on Willy Street where there are many unique stores, co op, and fun, friendly people, a beautiful little neighborhood that represents Madisonian's perfectly. Next time you're in the neighborhood, stop in and see the awesome art exhibits.

I love the Madison Reading Project! They are a non profit that helps ensure that children have good…read morequality books in their hands! The Madison Reading Project has a mobile book mobile that they use to bring books to children for special events such as a recent bike giveaway held at the school I work at. Each child received a free book!! A few weeks later I received an email stating it was my turn to come to their store to shop for 25 books for my classroom at no cost! They do this to help teachers and specialists build up their classroom libraries to help foster a joy of reading and build literacy skills in children. They accept book donations, are always looking for volunteers and host fundraisers like the recent Ready to Wear fashion show where all clothing was made only of paper--no fabric. The Madison Reading Project is a great non profit to support!

Prior to Covid people could go in and pick their food. Now you check the type of food like canned…read morevegetables, etc. You may get something you're allergic to or can't cook or just don't like. A lot of waste this way. People just throw out the food they didn't want.

The river has SO much food to offer and a great variety it is easily the best pantry in madisonread more

This place needs some love and I am literally so sad I never checked this place out until recently…read more I came here looking for a couch and certainly left with one which I've included below. I'll say that you shouldn't go in with expectations hoping you'll find something same day. However, I've already been back more than once this week and I keep leaving with things I need! I got this couch for $100 and I feel lucky! One of the legs could use replacement for aesthetics but it is sturdy in its current state even if don't fix it. I also picked up a table (I'm using it as an end table) for $15 because it was missing 4 nuts to attach the top to the legs. It had a few scratches on the table top but a little sharpie fixed it. I went in again and found a nice circular mirror for $35. I've been super pleased with my finds. Things are constantly being added so if you love something that much, buy it! Not everything is a "deal" per say but you can find some good things here. Check out their Facebook page as they've been a little bit more active on adding some of the things they've been selling which got me into their actual store!

Tried to donate three furniture pieces. Came 10 days ago to pick up and refused due to wet grass…read more(was dry). Called Michelle. Who said she would be out Monday to pick up, personally. She was a no-show. Called to find out she was off. Called main number Tuesday. Henry said they would pick up Wednesday. They showed up Wednesday an hour late, but I wasn't concerned because there was snow on the ground and I knew they would refuse again, legitimately. Called Michelle, she was told I would move the three pieces to my garage. That conversation never took place. Lots of communication issues here and I have wasted 10 days time.

Found a terrific tv console and rug, console was delivered promptly for a reasonable charge. The…read morestore is clean and well organized, and warrants a regular check on new stock.

Small selection of movies and electronics and the movies were higher priced than similar stores,…read morebut staff was very friendly

I've been donating blood for decades. It's one of the few morally unambiguous things you can do…read morethese days. In addition, I have many friends who cannot donate for a variety of reasons so I try to take up the slack. I usually donate at work but, because of the summer, they skipped a cycle so I checked at the ARC to see about walk-ins. West Madison's ARC center wins the prize for the quickest donation EVER! Granted, it was slow day over there and I know the ropes but, I was out in 45 minutes! After quick, friendly and professional attention, I was sipping OJ, eating a cookie and walking out with a free loaf of Panera bread (on Thursdays and Fridays) under my arm in less than an hour. I won't suggest that you'll get through that quickly but, if you can, donating blood should be a thing. Do it. Save lives!

You save lives! Enough said?…read more They have a professional staff that are kind and conversational that take you through the whole process. Since their staff are full time pros and not volunteers I've never had them miss a vein or have to do any significant adjustments or re-sticks. There is always a need.