Awesome Awesome Awesome... The mission, the people, the passion, the purpose…read more.. Being His hands & Feet is what we're supposed to do & be. Second Harvest gets it and does it well. Second Harvest receives donations and they also purchase food and distribute it to the masses. Various churches, ministries, schools, individuals, agencies etc are able to receive food directly from Second Harvest Food Bank. Talk about paying it forward. Thousands of pounds of food comes thru here daily & Second Harvest is trusted to get it out to various food pantries & individuals. The word NO, doesn't exist here. Never have I seen a more benevolent group of people that are ALWAYS going over & beyond to help a person/families/groups in need. This place is a haven goodness. The volunteers POUR in and give of themselves, tirelessly!!! The senior boxes alone total 19,000 EVERY MONTH and volunteers come in daily shifts to assist with packing those boxes. PLUS, Second Harvest also feeds hot plates to senior citizens, lunch for school aged kids, good for pantries & still manages to do food giveaways to the general public that don't fall into the aforementioned categories. This place is a god-send!!! They accept food & monetary donations; so if you're able, pay it forward, be good to those in need!!!

Second Harvest is a huge facility that does amazing work for the community. It's one of my favorite…read moreplaces to volunteer because the impact is huge. I can also appreciate the level of organization that exists during volunteer sessions so each person plays a part in helping things run smoothly. It's so easy to sign up and join a season. I highly recommend adding it to your weekly or monthly schedule!

Well this turned out to be an outstanding evening. I always…read moreenjoy an event where we can bring friends and or family. In my opinion there isn't enough of them. Nothing better than an event that also benefits a charity. I brought my son, Jack along with me on this fine evening. After everyone lingered in, we were treated to a tour of the facility. I understood the concept of resale, but the behind the scenes tour brought it to a whole new level. The hugely daunting task of sorting is left to staff of arc and a never ending stream of volunteers whom sort and prep beads and throws for resale. Arc had developed a method that when put to the task, we found ourselves in a zen motion of sorting. Between specialty beads, Krewe beads and longs, we enjoyed pizza, snacks, and beverages. The best part about ARC is the countless jobs and benefits that it is able to provide to so many individuals who might otherwise not able to find gainful employment. My son and I really enjoyed ourselves and plan to come back and help again. If you find yourself riding someday in a magical mardi gras parade, please consider buying your throws from ARC. Maybe you'll look down upon me as I scream "Throw me something mister!"

What a great experience! I made a decision to do more volunteering this year so of course when this…read moreopportunity came up I jumped at the chance. I had heard a couple of horror stories about how gross bead sorting can be but this was far from the truth. Everything was neatly organized and the staff was friendly and helpful. Volunteering here creates jobs for many people so its a great way to give back. The time flew by as we sorted through countless bins of beads. You can also buy beads here so spread the word! Great activity for groups.

I suggest not to get a membership for just the pool too due to the old lady at the front desk…read moretelling members you get a reduced membership for august since the hours are limited because the lifeguards go back to schoo. I inquired about why do adults need a lifeguard OH I FORGOT ADULTS ARE LIKE KIDS NO COMMON SENSE. IF ADULTS CAN'T SWIM STAY IN THE SHALLOW END OF THE. Plus during the summer on the weekdays they stay open till 8pm yet on weekends close super early why not open for the hottest part of the day instead of really early people like to sleep in on weekend. Then during the summer my child who has adhd and autism was yelled at by a lifeguard duh it's a pool you're going to get splashed you don't like it leave. I couldn't tell you how many times a grown parent kicked me in the head but i didn't complain things happe. CAN WE SAY DUMB LIFEGUARD plus they are racist my family tried asking for the soft football and the lifeguards act like they don't know what a football is and ends up giving it to another family. they don't even take into consideration how many days we couldn't go swimming cause of the weather and they don't reopen after the 39 minute wait with no thunder or lightning in the area. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THIS PLACE. ALL THEY ABOUT IS STEALING YOUR MONEY!!!! Traci

Great chiropractor James. Always feel like a family. Great adjustments and acupuncture. They accept…read moreVA payments which is great value. And good quality.

Great organization who's MO is looking out for New Orleans and our carbon footprint…read more Rain barrel program. Light bulb program. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. School programs. My volunteering consists within the realms of artistry and creating beautiful rain barrels. Learning so much about water conservation, the importance of stepping up as a human and what my small effort can do to educate others and provide sustainability for future generations. Love working with Jillian, Jude, Andreas, Michael, Toby and the others (still learning names....) Look forward to a beautiful relationship with Green Light and their passion. Starting with one barrel at a time...

I can't believe I'm the first person to review! Open since 2007, this place is freaking awesome! We…read moreneed more places like this. They serve the Greater New Orleans area with free seeds, gardens, and light bulbs. All this for free and to serve the community at large! They even offer free classes to ensure you're not going to kill your plants! They come to your house and build a raised garden! And fill it with FOOD! What more do you need?! I can't believe more people aren't knocking down their door! I just grabbed more seeds than I've ever seen at Home Depot! And already scheduled my appointment for a garden!

The Salvation Army has always been a big help whenever I have needed to make a furniture donation.read more

Fair selection of discount secondhand clothes. The building is easy to spot and large. The items…read moreare organized and the clothing is labelled with price and size. We needed an extra suitcase and found several options for sale here at reasonable prices.

I have attended several charity events where Black Tie did the auctions. Very professional,…read moregreater results and added excitement and momentum to the event. Highly recommend.

From the owner: We are a full service benefit auction company based in the New Orleans Metro Area…read more We have the only Benefit Auctioneer Specalist in Louisiana as our lead auctioneer, with two other auctioneers as part of our team. We also offer the Givergy Event Software platform that provides a microsite for your event. The microsite provides ticketing, check in/out, raffles, recurring donations and more. We also provide consignment items from local artists, sports memorabilia and "Bucket List" vacation packages. As one of our clients said: "Black Tie Auctions is the only company I've every heard of that can do it all"!

I had the honor of volunteering with New Orleans Mission while I was in town. This place does a…read morewonderful service for the city. The group I was with had set up our volunteer project beforehand. It's not that lengthy of a process to do. We showed up and were taken to where we were going to volunteer and we were on our way. Our mission was to help feed the people that came in for a meal. They had this down to a science, it moved so smoothly that it felt like a video game almost. Everything was done so efficiently that it was over so quickly that it felt like we were only there as decoration. I'm not complaining, they have been doing this longer than any of us that came to volunteer. After we were done with clean up we were give a tour of the building. We also had a sit down meeting where we were explained everything that they offer to the community. This is just one site that they oversee. Like I said, it was an honor.

My experience with the New Orleans Mission was very disappointing and concerning. I went there…read moreexpecting to receive help during a difficult time, but I felt that the main option being pushed was becoming a "disciple." When I said I did not want to become a disciple, I was told I could only stay for two days. What concerned me even more was what I was told about the disciple program. Once you agree to become a disciple, you are required to turn in your phone and other electronics. You are also unable to freely leave, and there are restrictions that can affect your ability to work or have your children attend school. I was also told that disciples are sent to Lynhaven in Hammond. I was told that participants could not keep things like their credit cards, phones, or other personal belongings. From my perspective, having your communication devices and access to the outside world restricted felt extremely controlling. It did not feel like the type of support I expected from a mission that is supposed to help people who are already vulnerable. I understand that programs can have rules and structure, but people seeking shelter and assistance should be given clear information about those rules and should feel respected and safe. Based on what I experienced and was told, I personally felt uncomfortable with the program and the level of control involved. It felt more like a cult-like environment to me than the supportive assistance I was looking for. I hope the New Orleans Mission takes concerns like these seriously and considers how these policies affect people who come there seeking help.

After doing extensive research & checking with several junk disposal places, I got a personal quote…read morefrom the owner of Junkluggers who met me at the property. He quoted a price immediately and it outbid every other business so I hired them. This was a legal EVICTION of a WAREHOUSE with OFFICES, a KITCHEN & 1.5 BATHROOMS. It involved a Judge with court appearances & a Jefferson Parish Constable who was onsite for the entire eviction. Junkluggers showed up on time with 3 huge dump trucks (5 in total) & several very strong men to move extremely heavy and bulky items. They were able to do the job in half of the time that I anticipated. Another plus about Junkluggers was that they carefully separated what was junk/trash from the nice items that the evicted tenants left behind that could be donated or recycled. Junkluggers went above and beyond what we anticipated and did additional work that they did not charge us for. We were very impressed and couldn't be more pleased with the price quoted. We will never use another company again.

Second time using their services. Courteous, thorough and careful of your property. Before and…read moreafter pictures of area product stored. Very fast removal from your home. Very fair pricing based on volume and work required. Five star service. Even work in poor weather conditions.

Last month I was on the hunt for pieces for my MG costume. And I always check out the smaller…read moreEarhart Bridge House thrift store. I heard this one was much larger so I wanted to check it out. And yeah, it's huge! There was a LOT of furniture and some of it was new. Plus a whole section of exercise equipment for those with good intentions. The prices seemed OK to me and there was definitely some new stuff. The housewares were plentiful but not super organized. And there were so many clothes that I was a smidge overwhelmed. The staff was helpful and friendly.

Bridge House is a thrift store that supports those with substance abuse within the community. I'm…read morenot sure what percentage of the sales go towards this, but it is a very nice deed. This thrift store is a nice size, it isn't massive. They have some beautiful shoes right by the entrance, they are displayed like they're in a department store. They have sorted clothes, for men, women and children. I was the most impressed by the home items like; rugs, mirrors, and glassware. Sadly I couldn't bring any of these home with me, but I really liked one of the mirrors. They have a whole section of $1.00 items, there was nothing for me here, but everything seemed to be in very good shape. They also have a substantial amount of records, CDs, books and art. This thrift store is much easier to navigate then the huge ones. You never know what you may find, and think of the good cause you're supporting with your purchase.