I really enjoy coming over to the USO for their fun events and gatherings. Located just off Mayport…read moreNaval Base, this USO offers all sorts of things for families to enjoy. From no-dough dinners to arts and crafts and even free/discounted concert tickets, the USO is the place to go for all things relaxation and entertainment. My most favorite event thus far was the meet-n-greet with Santa Claus, my son was IN LOVE. The chair massage sessions a few months back also weren't terrible. ;) Highly recommend stopping by if you're a veteran, military family, etc. You'll be greeted by huge smiles, and walk out feeling like you made a bunch of new friends. Thank you for all you do, USO Mayport!

USO Mayport conveniently located on Mayport Road outside of Naval Base Mayport helps so many…read moremilitary servicemembers and their immediate families. The USO Mayport facility is spacious and provides a broad spectrum of programs and services. From their No-$$ dough meals to their TV and Rec rooms to just hang out, the USO Mayport Staff are supremely generous and remarkable in providing the caring, human touch of home to single service members (who are far away from their homes and living either in the base barracks or onboard ships) as well as to the wives and children of service members deployed overseas or here in the Continental USA. So proud of the "goodness" that USO brings into the lives of our servicemembers and their families and hope that you will find it in your hearts to support this incredible "goodness" with your donations and/or volunteer 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.

I volunteered at the City Rescue Mission in Jacksonville last week by serving lunch to residents…read more Having no experience with the organization I thought I was going to a soup kitchen. This place was so much more! The City Rescue Mission opened in 1946 and helps support people in NE Florida struggling with homelessness, hunger and substance abuse. The residents go through a program offering food, shelter, clothing, bible study as well as education and life skills development classes. I pulled up to a gate, gave my name and my license plate number prior to entering the grounds. I signed in upon entering the building and met up with two women I was volunteering with. They began to explain what we would be doing as I followed them to the dining hall. We put on aprons and gloves and began setting the tables with napkins and forks. We asked the residents if they wanted water or juice and served them. And once the food was ready we brought it to their tables. The residents were kind and grateful. Andrew, the head chef, graduated from the program and has been working as the chef for the past five years. What an inspiration! The City Rescue Mission offers hope to those in desperate need. They depend on generous donations from churches and other organizations. I learned they run a thrift shop and have a hard time getting volunteers on the weekends. They also have a chocolate shop and make candy to sell in local restaurants to raise money. You can buy their brownies at The Loop. After my shift ended I left feeling hopeful for the futures of everyone I met. And I also want to come back and volunteer again!

So I was donating all house hold furniture, everything in a home. Had someone schedule to come out…read moreand pick everything up with a truck. Was late so I called and there was a message that they were not picking up at any home because they were relocating their business to another location. NOT EVEN A PHONE CALL. I would not recommend this organization if your moving out of a home.

This building is 140 years old and has been used for many different functions over the decades; it…read morewas the 1st children hospital in N. Fl., it was a school, it has been rented by churches, now it serves as a community building with election polling, for club meetings and Thursday community interest lectures. Harriet Beecher Stowe started the building around 1872 as a Freedman Bureau for free slaves to educate them. Tonight it is the command center for food, drinks and companionship for any of the workers who have come to our area to get electricity on! We thank them! The crew of 15 who came in first were from Austin, Texas

Absolutely No Stars - They took my money. $480.00 cash payment!!!!…read more Saw this place and thought it would be perfect for my moms 90th birthday party. After paying on a Thursday I had to cancel the reservation a day or two later, due to the death of my brother-in-law's sister and so I called them and called them and called them ....days and weeks after....these wretched people never answered or returned over 10 calls and voice messages. I would have gladly accepted half of the money back as they originally indicated or at least a credit to hold the place for a future event, but these people never even had the decency to respond. Terrible!!! Absolutely no integrity!... And would you believe one of them-Didi told me 2 of their immediate family work for the police department!!! Never again ....Brittany!!! and I will definitely warn and offer other suggestions to anyone who tells me they are planning on using these people and their location for an event. Unbelievable!

Great place for fun, food and friends! Never a dull moment. Drink are reasonable and well made!read more

The demise of American Legion Post 194 is a hoax!! This Post is for sure open and is steadily…read moreserving our nation's vets and the children in the West Augustine community. Come by and visit us and see for yourself the wonderful things we are doing for our vets and our community!! Derry Greene, Post commander, American Legion Post 194

This is the GO TO place for any donation you may have. Unlike most local nonprofits, LSS will…read moreaccept most, if not all, unused items - and very graciously too. (Think personal hygiene products, unopened food supplies, etc). If you are in need of services, trust LSS to take care of you. Their food pantry is newly renovated and capable of serving many families daily (M-F). It's set up like a full-service grocery store! Frozen meat, refrigerated dairy, boxed meals, and many cultural choices also.

The Florida Christian Center is the non-profit "providing ministry and pastoral care, worship…read moreservices, classes on faith and aging, and other programs focused on the spiritual health of the residents of the Florida Christian Apartments and Sundale Manor." They do have people on the board that are part of the community and are actively working to carry out this mission. I had the pleasure of speaking to one of them at the last "Taste of Murray Hill" event a couple of weeks ago. He told me the FCA was a independent living community as opposed to assisted living with nursing care options for the elderly. This non-profit helps to organize this annual event as well as other community events that are held at the Florida Christian Apartments here in Murray Hill. Some of the programs and activities they organize for the senior residents on an ongoing basis include a caregiver support group, chair yoga, transportation to worship services at a local church, chair volleyball,Silver Sneakers with the YMCA, meditation classes, line dancing, English class for Spanish and Spanish class for English speakers, movie day, hot dog lunch, monthly resident birthday parties, and live music and dancing at Lane Wiley Senior Center. The Florida Christian Center is a nice organization that serves our community's seniors and persons with special needs in the area. I am glad that this resource is available to our senior citizens. ​ ​

Service is great. I enjoy talking to the volunteers. Most of them are retiree's. I appreciate being…read moreable to get this service free of charge. May God continue to bless you church & community services. Sincere thanks. Cheryl Mayhew

REAL SENSE-Thank you so much for helping people get their taxes prepared with expertise!! Most of…read morethese ladies who prepare your taxes for you, work for IRS. I believe they do the Real Sense as a volunteer job every year. I work with these ladies in the Federal Bldg. I have a lot of respect for these ladies volunteering their precious time to help people with their taxes. The bldg. is a part of the church. Thanks going out to the church as well for loaning the building, so this can be possible. I am glad I did not have to pay this year. It is not a big return, but better than having to pay.