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YMCA of Greater Worcester

5.0 (1 review)

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Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester - Mirror

Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester

(3 reviews)

As first time homeowner we quickly learned furnishing a home is very expensive. Instead of buying…read morenew furniture we look for more thrifty options and have become regulars at Habitat for Humanity. Over the past year or so we required an eclectic bunch of pieces of furniture for our home from here. Each time we go into the shop, there's always new inventory. We've been very pleased with the quality of pieces and prices at which they are offered. We found that Saturday mornings tend to be a great day to peruse the shop. Bringing a cup of coffee and looking around for pieces we need whether those are chairs, mirrors, desks etc had become one of our favorite weekend activities. Recently, we also learned they sell refurbished paint for super cheap! We use this to paint the interior of our garage, but you're in the whole place new. If you need a few pieces of furniture and are balling on a budget, definitely check out the great pieces and people at Habitat for hHmanity here in Worcester.

I tried to purchase a dresser here yesterday that was on the loading dock, was told by THE STORE…read moreMANAGER that it wasn't for sale because a reseller named Gary has "an arrangement" with the pickup driver to have first dibs on any mid century furniture that comes into the store. So basically a reseller is paying off a delivery driver to get first dibs, and all of it is seemingly a-ok with the store management, I was told "because he's our best driver". This is utter nonsense and complete disservice to the organization and the community it serves, only serving to benefit one specific dealer who's paying off a guy. Shame on habitat for humanity and this restore for allowing this corrupt behavior. I emailed upper management about this issue and await a reply.

Women's Lunch Place - Advocates will assist with legal services, housing applications, professional development, and more.

Women's Lunch Place

(5 reviews)

Back Bay

There are just so many good things to say about this place that I'm not sure where to start…read more First, it is not a "shelter" in the typical sense of the word, and the staff and guests do not refer to it as a "shelter". They consider themselves a "community", and act as such. There are NO lines for anything at the WLP. The women are served their meals at their tables by volunteers, and their materials are bussed for them once they are done, unless they choose to self-bus. The food. Oh heavens! WLP prides itself on serving nourishing, FRESH food. Each meal will have all nutritional requirements met, and there is always a veggie option. We're not talking canned goods or sandwiches here, folks. No, this is chopped and diced fresh veggies, prime cut meats, the finest ingredients. If you're a good cook and after you've volunteered a few times, they are happy to let you get in the kitchen and help whip up stuff. The resident chef there, Gina, is wonderfully creative in the kitchen (and very nice), and from time to time, other professional chefs from local restaurants come in to put together a meal. The WLP isn't jsut a food place, although that's the highlight of the day. It also provides the women with full time advocacy support to help with finding housing, food, or other services. There is a computer room/resource room that the ladies may use. There is also a nap room where women can go to get sometimes some much needed rest, and also a quiet room for just some peace, solitude, and maybe reading or reflecting. Women are also able to get various toiletries and clothing that they may need. They may do their laundry and take showers. The Program Manager, Heather (also very, very nice and competent) has done a great job of making sure that there are interesting activities for guests if they choose to participate: yoga, painting, field trips, knitting, etc. Since the WLP is run as a "community", the staff are INCREDIBLY patient with the women, and if a guest is being disorderly or breaking a rule, she is not immediately tossed out, but is counseled and given more than one opportunity to redeem herself by correcting her behavior. Throwing someone out is a last option at the WLP. WLP treats its volunteers as the valuable commodity we are. We are appreciated, thanked, and made to feel a part of the "team". Added Perk: They also have really incredible volunteer thank you events! I enjoy volunteering here. I learn something new and meet new people each time I go. I don't have a lot of spare time to volunteer, but when I do, the WLP gets me all the time, every time. It's important to know that this place could not be so great without us- the community at large supporting it through donations, volunteering, contributions, etc. The staff, Regina, Linda, Joanna, Lauren, Linnie, and Cheryl are terrific- go meet them! This is just a wonderful, wonderful place. You will not leave here without your heart being touched in some way.

Just to add to the great review by Adrienne -- The Women's…read moreLunch Place is an amazing community run by dedicated and caring people. I've volunteered there many times, and the experience was wonderful. The staff is as open, kind and welcoming to volunteers as they are to their ladies. The ladies? Wow. Having the opportunity to really get to know some of the women in this community is a real blessing. The WLP is one of my favorite volunteer opportunities. Try it out!

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Former Program Director "My experience working at Seven…read moreHills Foundation was deeply disappointing and ultimately highlighted a profound disconnect between the organization's public-facing mission and its internal operations. Despite my background in Engineering and Sports Medicine, I found that the administrative structure often stifled clinical autonomy and professional expertise. The environment is characterized by overwhelming caseloads and a significant lack of investment in the professional development of specialized staff. This creates a culture of systemic burnout that directly compromises the quality of individualized care the residents deserve. Rather than fostering a collaborative atmosphere for its directors, the organization operates with a level of rigidity that hinders innovation and effective behavioral strategy. I hope that future leadership takes the necessary steps to prioritize staff well-being and clinical integrity, as the current trajectory is unsustainable for dedicated professionals."

I have a relative who is a client living in a group home at SH. I am a nurse who tried to apply at…read morea facility where he does not live (to avoid any conflicts of interest)...had a great interview, then never heard from them again, even when emailed for my status. I shook that off and worked at an adult daycare ctr for over a year but they only gave nurses 1 or 2 shifts a week so had to move on on good terms. Set up interview, drove 20 miles and she didn't show up for the interview. Near EVERY SH facility near here is asking for nurses and support staff....and now I know why Update Dec 24 Actually did meet someone for the interview and was pretty much hired "on the spot" Was eager to start so took my work physical the next day, signed all the paperwork and attempted to get my fingerprinting done and low and behold, I got sent an ID number one NEEDS to register to get it done thats provided by DDS (Dept. of Social Services) and they sent me another applicants number so that number didn't match the DOB associated with the candidate and now I am unable to go any further in the process. This company strikes me as VERY unprofessional and I am in the process of retracting my job acceptance

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