I volunteer weekly and have found the members put a lot of heart and time into helping families in…read moreour community. The smiles and conversation passed back and forth amongst those packaging or receiving warms the heart and soul of all. John S.

Alert!!! under new management and went from exceptional to trash overnight! The new management…read moredoesn't care and doesn't have a clue how to run a food pantry. They are only concerned with getting financial donations! The food I got under new management was poor quality basically someone's trash. Expired food, moldy stale bread, un marked tin cans, and repackaged raw meat with no labels. one client showed me a rodent had chewed on the corner of a food box - she said be careful to me. Oh even more disgusting is The leadership was rude and condescending to many other clients, treated a handful like they were trash! It disgusted me to witness . The former director Paul truly cared! Now it's just a nasty place! Wow they don't run things orderly anymore. It was chaos in line. The new director clueless Mikey and the other leadership team were standing around - the director was talking down to while ordering a very elderly volunteer around! Yikes - you could see the stress and anger flowing from Mikey. I believe that old guy quit that night. Hostile Hostile Hostile - So much so I couldn't stay a second day in such a hostile place. One of the volunteers, an older crass woman, was making racist remarks as some of the clients of color were exiting. It was soo sickening it hurt deeply I just left. I didn't want to be anywhere around that place. I'm in need and I left hungry. I will never go back to that location. I hear the church is suing Paul personally for $50,000.00 plus and all for their own chaos - it's clear to me who is causing problem! It is soo sickening to hear of the church's unthinkable actions against Paul!!! It is well known he has volunteered there for at least 25yrs - that action against him alone shows they only care about money.All the rest I've commented on only reinforced that thought in my mind. I bet they are drinking the food banks cash flow dry Their own little or not so little piggy bank. Any way you slice it - it smells!

Super friendly people and had a great time visiting! Great prices for drinks. Will ge hiding again…read moresoon.

I have fostered and adopted from Rags2Riches for over 8 years. They are a wonderful team of…read morevolunteers and animal lovers. I can honestly say that all the animals we have fostered have been cared for and vetted properly. I only foster puppies, which are more prone to illness (parvo, worms, kennel cough). Out of the 50+ pups that we have fostered - they were all adopted out healthy! I still follow many of these dogs and their families. I will continue to support the recuse and help more pups find their forever homes.. Recue On

We adopted our dog, Freddy, from this rescue and he's been great - a bit loud at times and very…read moresnuggly. Estimated age at the time was between 6 and 9. He was seen at their vet, and was given the all clear with shots, etc. The interview process to adopt him was thorough. I've seen the bad press, but we would definitely adopt another pup from there.

Ease and professionalism of staff. Pick up was efficient and staff are helpful and friendly.read more

It is the easiest way to donate items you no longer want and give them to someone in need.read more

Trail = 5 stars! Not…read moresure why Yelp combined all access points for this trail into one listing??? Not allowing multiple listings for different access points prevents those unfamiliar from knowing there are other areas to park. The Knowlton Rd lot is already problematic and constantly full, so whatever, I tried to provide listings for the other lots. Annoying, Yelp, and not in service to the community. Try Mt. Alverno Rd near Iris Lane (toward the Pennell Rd end) Or in Lenni lots of people park at the top of the trail off Lenni Rd near Station Ln

Great running/bike/walk path! From what I saw, there are a couple designated parking lots which…read moremade it accessible. The parking lot was very full, but I guess that is to be expected on a Sunday morning when it's 55 degrees out in January. The path was about 3 miles long and paved the entire way. It also had some nice rolling hills and was quite scenic as well.

Incredible people. They are truly inspiring in helping those in need get back on their feet. They…read morehelp feed the community at large as well. The support they are giving comes from the heart. The staff are good and kind to all. They know how to help people help themselves. The staff are diverse, tough when needed, and good to all.

Full Disclosure--I work at the corporate office at Cityteam in San Jose, CA…read more I recently visited our Chester site, and from an outsider's point of view, I was struck by how friendly everyone was. The staff, volunteers, and clients were so hospitable--not just to me, but to everyone I observed. The genuine care and concern shown for those receiving services was so evident. The staff and regular volunteers are invested in this community. Chester is no walk in the park, and these people choose to come in every day, build relationships, pray for the community, and serve. And they serve people with dignity. Have you heard about their Hope Cafe? In addition to serving cafeteria style meals all week long, on Saturday evenings, the space is transformed into a restaurant, the guests order from a menu, and they are served just as they would be at a restaurant. The Mother-Baby program provides families from the community with necessities they may not be able to afford on their own. Moms can get diapers, formula, clothes, diaper bags, etc. There is a recovery program for men who want to be freed from their addictions, and they do community outreach delivering meals, backpacks, turkeys, and toys. Cityteam Chester does a real good job of celebrating and sharing good news through their social media page on FB. Check them out!

My Favourite store Dedicated staff…read moreGracious However, Some staff rush people 1 hour before closing by announcing repeatedly that the store will be closing Customers fully understand that staff want to go home after a shift It is ridiculous that customers must be subjected to constant announcements and made to feel unwelcome in the store (just because staff want to clock out )

Battled between a 3 & a 4 but chose the 3 due to the children's section. I have 2 younger children…read morebut shop for everyone here. That being said the children's section is not a bad size, but totally not organized. The sizes & gender is not at all separated so everything is everywhere. If you want something you will be on a search. The women's section is HUGE but could also be tweaked. Like jeans, active wear & dress pants separated. The mens section is a good size. Alot of dress attire & all sizes too. That section is fully organized. The house wears section is a great size a lot to choose from. They also sell furniture. There is a public bathroom. Thank god. The prices are a little crazy. You could have a used Walmart shirt & a used Michael kors ( designer shirt) & they are the same price. They have a parking lot which is a good size.

I called and was able to set up a drop-off appointment for the very next day. I appreciate the…read moreability to get the drop-off taken care of so fast. Overall I am very pleased with how it all worked out. Fantastic service.

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A Quaker owned retreat center outside of Philly …read more.. I came for a holistic nurses retreat for a four day session- also slept here for 3 nights. Our conference meeting center was at Brinton house - on one side of the campus. I also stayed overnight in Britton House as well . Some others stayed at Firbank on the other side of the campus near the main house Main house is where the meals are served There is a path that circles around the campus approximately a mile around that is nice to take . You can see key features like the Beech Tree, a tower, organic garden, wetlands etc Lots of lovely flowers , tree species and insects to see - like bees and butterflies. This place is great if you are into biology and studying trees etc . It's a nice retreat place . Quiet , peaceful and delicious organic food There are no TVs which is nice to detox . There is WiFi if you need to connect but I did a social media detox while I was there It is a scent free facility as well - no candles , perfumes , sprays etc Rooms or dorm style or you have a private room. Rooms are rustic and no frills but clean. They provide linens and towels . Pillows were very flat and bed can be at times uncomfortable. Yoga and stretching helped me . Although I liked my shared room with a private bathroom - the wood floor was noisy - made noise with every step. I saw others with carpet floor . But I liked the view from my room and the desk inside was nice. Meals were at set times Breakfast 730-830 Lunch 12-1pm Dinner 6-7pm They had chicken/poultry/ fish option as well As vegetarian and vegan and gluten free options Bug spray is needed for walks especially in summer - hot and humid days . They have an art room with small donations if you use the space There is a library but I didn't go They have an organic Garden and a small grass labyrinth I liked the wetland pond area near Brinton house - so pretty . The path is a wood chipped path for most of the path- some of it is gravel. And the path is slightly confusing in a few areas but you figure it out.it appears larger in the map than what it really is

Short version: it's like a contemplative year-round summer camp for grownups, only the food is…read morereally good. Insanely long version: Last month, after wrapping up a few very stressful months on a difficult job, I was at a sort of crossroads in my life. I was looking for somewhere to go where I could clear my head, relax, and spend a few days living simply and reflecting on what was really important to me. Some people might go camping at a time like this, but I don't have a tent or a sleeping bag, and it's cold out, and long periods of solitude don't really agree with me. Also I'm small and clumsy, and could not likely defend myself effectively against a bear. What to do? Somewhere in the back of my mind I remembered hearing about Pendle Hill. It's a Quaker retreat and study center, so I must have heard of it at some point while at my Quaker school. I looked at their website and decided to check it out for a couple of days-- not a huge investment at $75 a night. My two-night stay turned into a six-night stay, which turned into a decision to live at Pendle Hill for a ten-week term as a student. I am head-over-heels in love with this place. You might not have the time or the inclination to spend ten weeks there, but below is a list of reasons why you should come check it out for a day or two. (They also have all sorts of cool weekend workshops on topics related to mindfulness, social justice, racism, peace, etc., which would be an ideal way to become acquainted with Pendle Hill.) -The food. Maybe I shouldn't start with that, but this is Yelp, after all. And it's SO GOOD. There's an organic garden and a whole bunch of chickens on the grounds, and everything is as fresh as can be. They even make the bread from scratch. I was asked when I made my initial reservation whether I had any dietary restrictions, and when I arrived at dinner the chef introduced himself and showed me which items were dairy-, egg-, fish-, and wheat-free. -The people. The people and the food are linked closely in my mind, because mealtimes are a warm, communal affair. You serve yourself and then sit with others at one of a few little tables. Everyone there is incredibly nice to newcomers. I walked in to dinner with that anxious new-kid-in-the-school-cafeteria feeling, and walked out having made four or five cool new friends (ranging in age between about 25 and 75) who made me feel right at home. (I need a lot of human interaction to keep me happy, but it's just as easy to have a more solitary experience there if that's your thing.) -The art studio. It's so cool. It's open 24 hours a day, during some of which it is flooded with sunlight, and you can just go in and play! Or you can take one of their art classes. They've got all the tools and supplies you could imagine for drawing, painting, sketching, calligraphy, sewing, quilting, knitting, book-binding, pottery, and weaving, and I'm sure I've left out a bunch of things. There's also a wood shop that I hear is great, but my dust allergies kept me out of there. -The grounds. The campus is beautiful-- old stone buildings, a lovely path through the woods, the aforementioned organic garden, and all sorts of little quiet places to think-- wooden tucked away behind a stand of trees and the like. -The library and the bookstore (see my review of the latter). Tons of books, on Quakerism of course, but also on Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and other religions; nature and ecology; social justice and activism; history; psychology; and on and on but this review is already way too long. The library is a beautiful place to sit and read or write. -The values. I'm almost hesitant sometimes to use the word "values" because it has been so coopted by the religious right, but I won't cede it to them. Quakers believe in simplicity, peace, and tolerance, among other things. You will find Jews, Catholics, Muslims, and Buddhists there; people of all sexual orientations; people who speak all different languages. Writers, readers, artists, musicians, social workers, activists, students, and people trying to figure out who and what they are, rake leaves and scrub pots together to keep the community running. Upon rereading this, I realize I might have made it-- and me-- sound rather cultish. It's not, and I'm not; I'm just still really excited. Come visit for a weekend to write or read or think or walk or be, and see for yourself.