We have used southwest lending closet several times over the years. And we have donated equipment…read moreto them also. They do a great service to the community by providing mobility equipment and home health aids for 90 days at no charge. We used a wheelchair for a week when my father wanted to see his granddaughter graduate college and knew he would not be able to walk the campus even with his walker. When my father moved in with us, they provided things like transfer benches to get him into the tub until the ones that we had ordered could get to us. And most recently this week, I broke several toes and was able to borrow a knee scooter for a few months Not only does this charity provide items that people only need temporarily and can't really afford to rent on their own. But they also help keep them out of the landfills and in the hands of people that need them

Always kind and efficient. This is a great community resource! Great place to donate to as well.read more

Gem of a thrift shop! The proceeds go to an amazing cause. While the store is smaller than other…read morethrift shops, I liked that because it wasn't overwhelming to look at everything. Things are well organized and easy to look through. The men's clothing selection is quite small so just be prepared. We didn't find any clothing this time around, but we did find some other good stuff! The staff is friendly. We had a lot of fun shopping in here. The prices are very reasonable, which is a bonus!

I have donated my choicest items to this great cause. The store itself is very impressive with its…read moreorganization and variety of items to sell. This is my first go to thrift store by far! Also, the people receiving the donations are so nice and polite...very impressive.

A great location on the corner of Van Buren and Litchfield. Large parking lot, easy to maneuver…read more Upon entering the store, you noticed that it was clean and organized. It was easy to find what you were looking for, including casual Business wear, accessories, housewares, books, and other entertainment.

What a great place if you're bored and have a few hours to look thoroughly through the racks in the…read moreshelves, you will always find at least one treasure and don't forget to look for the color of the day. The staff is always friendly and kind and always says hello and goodbye. Between Washington State, and Arizona. This is always my favorite number one location.

WONDERFUL charity that does so much to benefit the youth of Arizona! I had a wonderful experience…read morewith these folks last month and plan on returning often!

From the owner: Uplifting Kids is a federal 501c3 non-profit organization that help keep kids off the streets and…read moregive them something positive to look forward to and we do so by offering free program to the community from youth to adults we also offer court community service hours and also ways that you can fundraise your hours off we take donation also you can also get a receipt for a tax purposes as well. The programs we offer are mentoring, counseling, sports, education, food, afterschool programs, arts and craft and much more due to your donations we are able to keep these programs for the community free. Please consider giving back and making a difference give us a call if you should have any questions, we service people with court community service in all 50 states. Currently Uplifting Kids have to location with the Phoenix location being the main location any donations will go to phoenix location must call first for a donation pick up. Thank You For Making a difference In Our Community ! Ein#27-2082240

A love train…read more URRKN stands for Underground Railroad Rescue Kitty Network and was started by Tina LaBlanc in Oct of 2011. It's a way of transporting kitties from shelters, foster homes and temporary homes to their "forever homes". It's basically a series of wonderful volunteers that are willing to transport cats from one place to another. One long trips each volunteer will drive whatever distance they feel comfortable and then meet another volunteer at a prearranged location. On a long trip it might be many volunteers that selflessly give their time and transportation to help the kitty get to it's finally destination. A person waiting for the kitty can actually keep track on the progress as the cat travels on it's "love train". We recently adopted a kitty from Florida that had to be transported to Rhode Island. We contacted URRKN and volunteers were quickly arranged so our kitty, Gersemi, arrived to us quickly and in great health and spirits. There is no charge for this incredible service but of course donations are accepted. It all depends on the kindness and generosity of strangers who anonymously do good without asking for anything but a simple thank you. The volunteers of the URRKN along with Tina LaBlanc, are doing great deeds in a quiet way. Such acts of kindness for no other reason but to be kind are wonderful and rare things that should never be taken for granted. https://www.facebook.com/groups/URRKN/

So I feel the need to respond to the negative reviews, especially Brenda T. Our Gersemi was…read moretransported prior to our donation being sent in. So it is simply not true that the cats will not be transported unless large sums of money are donated. It is true that organization times vary. Ours was fairly long - but that was the fault of the foster mom and myself not staying "on task". Certainly, one of the tie-ups was getting Gersemi's health records, without which she would not have been transported. So any driver should know that they are transporting a sick or contagious cat, and keep it isolated during transport. If the adopter is so equipped to nurse a sickly cat back to health, or willing to share their home with only one cat because it has FIV and is contagious, more power to her/him. I cannot speak to the incidences of volunteers being asked to donate money for administrators expenses. That would be a "poor choice" on Tina's part. If asked, just say "no". Unfortunately, in large organizations, there are always personal friendships that develop that may appear to be favoritism or, on the other hand, conflicts that arise. It's just not logical to expect anything else. Our particular experience happened to be superlative. All the volunteers were spot on. Everyone kept everyone else informed as to the progress, where Gersemi was, and when the next transporter could expect her to arrive. Even had a short update from the person at the B&B. Gersemi arrived in apparent good condition and good spirits. Especially after having spent two days in various cars. In fact, I think Gersemi took to it better than my husband does/did!

This Masonic lodge is a shining example of what Masonry can bring- both to the community and to the…read moreman who approaches it as a Candidate. They sponsor several yearly community events, such as an annual barbecue, which are always well-attended and a great amount of fun. Several monthly potlucks and other social gatherings highlight their calendar as well. The brethren at Acacia are all very welcoming, and new candidates are always received with hospitality, fraternity, and genuine interest. The dedication of these men to the Craft is admirable and inspiring, and their presence is truly a blessing to the West Valley.

This is what a lodge should be. Great leadership and Great membership. Every Tuesday something is…read moregoing on at the lodge.

I have been coming here for about four years now. I have always been treated with respect, and the…read morevolunteers are sweet, kind, and caring towards me. I appreciate everything you do for my family and myself. If you are coming, I recommend you bring lunch, and prepare to wait about an hour, sometimes a bit more. You have to wait across the street at the drive in. But it's worth the wait almost every time. Thank you once again.

From the owner: Hope for Hunger Food Bank is operated by Phoenix Rescue Mission, where we provide Christ-centered,…read morelife-transforming support to neighbors experiencing hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma. As the largest food bank in Glendale, Hope for Hunger helps meet a vital need across the Valley by offering nutritious food and encouragement to families in need. Anyone is welcome. The only requirement is a valid ID.

Good staff, worth what you need in a community place, more value than other places you might go toread more

From the owner: All Faith is a food bank/resource center that offers short-term and long term assistance depending…read moreon the family's needs.