Pet It Forward/Gina deserves the award of the year from our household! We have a precious…read more(ShihTzu) little girl named Princess who desperately needed to be seen by a VET ASAP because I thought she was having a seizure & have bloodwork done due to something she got into. Frantically I called Gina & to my surprise she started making calls for me. Not only did she help find somewhere affordable to take Princess, but stayed in communication w/me the entire trip as well from beginning to end. Even during the VET'S actual visit, to ensure that we received excellent care @11pm at night. Which we did & Princess was able to come home with/a clean bill of health after the scariest night ever! Without Gina walking me through this, idk what I would have done. It's not often that you call a complete stranger & the person on the other end, ends up being an Angel! Gina words truly cannot express to you what you've done for our family. I will certainly not ever forget & will shout from the rooftops that there is certainly still hope for our pets through folks like YOU. P.s. Pretty sure you'll be wearing a cape when we finally meet! #petitforward #shihtzuluv #angelsindisguise

From the owner: Pet It Forward is a non-profit foundation that helps keep pets and their owners stay together! As…read morea 501(c)3 status Pet It Forward helps pay a portion of vet bills, food, spay and neuter to the less fortunate in the Jacksonville, Fl area. (other areas soon to follow) Looking for a great cause to support? Donations of any amount are always welcomed and appreciated! Together we can help the less fortunate to not have to make the heartbreaking decision to have to surrender or rehome their beloved pets due to financial difficulties. Helping one paw at a time!

Miss Heidi and the pastor is absolutely exceptional. Unfortunately they don't serve anybody but…read moreOrange Park in Fleming Island area as a Middleburg resident. They said they don't get food packages just clothing.

I recently visited the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry of Orange Park while my son was playing…read morebaseball at a nearby park. Since I'm new to the area, I wanted to explore the neighborhood, and when I saw their sign, I became curious. I wasn't sure if they operated like Goodwill or the Salvation Army, so I entered, hoping to learn more about what they do. Now, for context, I'm a 5'2" Asian female, carrying nothing but my sun hat--no bags or anything else. As I stepped inside, I noticed a bulletin board and took a moment to read the materials posted there. After that, I walked a few feet toward an area where people were sitting, seemingly waiting for their turn to enter the main floor to pick out clothes and household items. You could call it a reception or waiting area. As I stood there, simply observing the environment and the process, an older lady approached me and asked what I was doing there. I replied, "I'm just browsing." Then, out of nowhere, a younger staff member suddenly hollered at me from an inside office in a hostile tone, telling me I wasn't supposed to be there. I was shocked by this reaction. I was simply standing outside the main area, reading posted information and observing--nothing disruptive or inappropriate. Instead of being welcoming or helpful, the staff treated me with suspicion and unnecessary hostility for no valid reason. This kind of reaction seems completely out of place for a charity whose mission is to serve and assist the community. If they are so quick to act hostile toward someone who is just looking in, I can't help but wonder how they treat those who actually need their services. I hope Clothes Closet and Food Pantry of Orange Park reconsiders its approach to interacting with the public. A more welcoming and understanding attitude would be much more in line with their mission.

Love this thrift store. It's such a great cause. The place is clean, well organized, help is…read morefriendly and helpful, rarely do I leave without a purchase. Wish it were closer to my area. 5 stars ++

Usually an amazing selection of unique items / furniture there. Dvds, housewares, womens & mens…read moreclothing too! All books only 10c on Saturday too. Great local charity that helps developmentally challenged young people too

Once upon a time I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and bombarded with information, advice and my…read moreemotions that were all over the map. I had already been involved with American Cancer Society through Relay for Life at my kids local high school and my scout troop (at the time) volunteered for set up, clean up and we always had some sort of fundraising booth at the event. In a blink I became a recipient of their services. Not every knows but American Cancer Society gives the bulk of their donations to research to find a cure. They also are involved within each community providing numerous services for those battling cancer and for their caregivers. They can offer driving services for treatments, various mental health services either in group settings or one on one counseling. They also have a tremendous online community and even an online journaling option. I utilized both the online services and the therapy during my treatment. At the time I was newly divorced and had three teenagers. My mental health during treatment was paramount. I have a friend of the family who is a breast cancer research doctor- on the front line trying to understand the cancer and finding a cure and she told me that hands down- American Cancer Society donates the most amount of their incoming funds to research. Especially for Breast Cancer research. Other big name Breast Cancer non-profits don't even compare. Their reach within the community and on a much bigger scale has always made me a fierce supporter of ACS. Making Strides is their breast cancer walk/run/fundraiser. But they are making a huge impact across all cancers. I have participated in years of events for the organization and will always consider them as one of my top choices for donating time and/or money.

My third year doing this walk to support this cause. This event is well organized and there are…read morealot of fun people here in great pink attire.

Shoutout to our local community heroes!! I had the honor of meeting a few awesome volunteers like…read moreWalter, Shelly, Eli, and Mack. This faithful group may fluctuate of volunteers, food availability, and people in need... but the Love is a constant!!! The lines start early and the set up starts even earlier. This team is run like a well-oiled machine and are efficient, effective, and willing to share Love with their acts of service. Food is organized for the purpose of providing for the appropriate amount of food for the appropriate amount of people. The food comes from a lot of different sources, but with the same heart of Love and Hope. There is a group of volunteers that also like to help out by providing prayer support to the individual cars as they are awaiting their turn in the drive thru line. May God bless all that are involved and may this be a Lighthouse to the community!!

As far as VFWs go ... I challenge you to find a more warming and welcoming establishment, the…read moreprices are almost better then the service. This is more then friends this is family, this is my home.

As I am an officer at this post, I may be a bit biased, but I love this place! There is a reason…read morethey call it "The Friendly Post". Drink prices are great and the service is greater!

I had a rat snake climb a tree and get into a nest of squirrels. One of the babies didn't make it…read moreand another baby had an injured leg in a fall from the tree and was unable to climb back to its nest. I called wildlife rescue coalition and was told to bring the injured squirrel to a rehabber who would then take it to the vet. Upon driving the squirrel 45 mins to a home in Jacksonville, the rehabber told me she may or may not take it the vet. She would keep it for observation even though I told her the squirrel fell and have pictures of the squirrels leg hanging and turned completely backwards. Once the rehabber took possession of the baby squirrel, she ceased communication with me about its condition until I mentioned I wouldn't give her a donation if she can't give me common courtesy. Two days later, she notifies me she never took the squirrel to the vet and it died. What an awful experience. I will never again take an injured animal to these rehabbers--it was a death sentence.

Wrc takes in native wildlife and gives them a second chance. Saving nearly 2000 animals with such…read morelimited supplies and funding!

City Thrift store on Blanding is here to make a name for itself :) here we have a massive warehouse…read more(wear-house: Pun intended) of clothing, home goods, purses, hats, shoes, books, art and more. Today, President's Day is a 50% off sale! Amazing - and such a popular deal the parking lot was full, the shopping carts all being used, and the line for checkout (and 7 agents to help) was full the whole time! The prices are fair or awesome, depending on the item, and many MANY a gem can be found. Ok ok, then why 4 stars? Downside - No Changing Rooms and maybe 4 mirrors in the entire place. So, get creative, do what I do, wear tight leggings and a strappy tight top so you can try literally everything on over your clothes. Second down side, I see no "go back racks" so now and then you'll find clumps of discarded hopefuls from someone's pile or cart and they need to get moved back to their homes. But, silver lining on these small clouds - RETURN POLICY! You have 2 weeks to try your stuff on at home and if it didn't fit just right, bring it back With Tags On and your receipt and you can Exchange your item for another of same price! Store credit for that return day only. Amazing! I usually go to a Good Will on Blanding but this place is def my new fave second hand spot!

Most of the prices are just embarrassing for a thrift store that gets inventory for FREE. Lots of…read moreclothing marked up. Found many items i would have picked up had they been priced more fairly.

HABIJAX has been a great place to spend our days off from work to volunteer whether it is at the…read moreReStore or one of the home build sites.

Great place , great atmosphere and great prices. Would highly recommend for D.I.Y oriented people…read more The people are friendly and for a great cause.