Providing Hope VA is a reputable and transparent charity organization that does more than just help…read moreveterans. They offer outstanding opportunities for community members to get involved and vacations for active duty service members and their family like myself. On the website, active duty service members can sign up for a 5 day stay in a 3,000+ sqft home with a pool and Jacuzzi absolutely free and may even receive some spending money while they are there. My wife and I (along with our two dogs) were treated to this opportunity last year. I believe we were one of the first couples to seize this opportunity and though we were apprehensive at first, now know it was completely legitimate and would LOVE to go again if they'd have us! At the time, I had been deployed 4 times back to back and in the 5 years I had been married, had been away for more than half of it. This was our first vacation together and I cannot explain how much it benefitted our marriage and my mental health. This is one of those "too good to be true" opportunities that actually exists. I've never won the lottery, but I imagine this is how it must feel. I have referred Provide Hope VA to many of my shipmates since my vacation. They are truly outstanding. That being said, I have bought a raffle ticket every time a Corvette (my dream car) has been available. The money goes towards helping veterans which is important to me, and I routinely donate through CFC. Limiting the number of donations per raffle also gives donors much better odds of winning compared to other non-veteran organizations that do similar raffles (and spend far more money). I believe Providing Hope VA covers the taxes on the prize (but don't quote me). There is also a cash option for those who are not vehicle fans. Providing Hope VA conducts their drawings live and offers several chances at smaller prizes which is incredible (and increases the odds of winning something). The drawings feel like Christmas every time they pull a ticket (which has the persons number, name, and state on it). While on vacation, I was able to see the vehicles being raffled and confirm they are very real and are exactly as they are depicted. (They have that new car smell and plastic covering! No hand-me-downs). Even though I didn't win the red or white 2020 mid-engine Corvette, knowing my money went towards a good cause run by the most genuine and kind hearted people you will meet made it worth it. I will definitely continue to donate to Providing Hope VA and encourage others to do so as well. Perhaps they will be a common name on the CFC pamphlet in the future! If you haven't donated yet, this is the place to do so. If you are in the military, I highly encourage you to take advantage of the week stay in Myrtle Beach. It's an experience that you won't forget!

Amazing program that does great things for veterans and military! We always supported them with the…read morecar raffles as it's such a great cause. We also had the chance to use the Vacations for Heroes and had a blast with family in Myrtle Beach! Can't recommend this charity enough!

This is the best daycare/pre-k in NC. My son has learned so much here and I've never had an issue…read more The owner Amanda is a sweetheart and Shauna/Katana are wonderful. I would recommend anyone bringing their children here.

Very large store. Decent selection on second-hand furniture but priced a bit higher than goodwill…read moretype stores. It's going to a good cause so just remember that! ;) We picked up a couple large frames for $10 each in great condition. The far back room through the double doors in where lots of home improvement type things are. Just like any thrifting you'll find lots of junk and a couple gems.

This Habitat for Humanity was the first one I had ever been in. It is a series of 3 showrooms in…read moreone. Items are donated and then sold to provide money for Habitat to keep helping the needy. The first showroom is furniture, couches, dining sets, curios and even some electronics. I found a barely or never used Ethan Allen couch and I paid $100 for it. That's a pretty amazing deal. The second, small showroom is household items. Paintings, books, vases, dishes, pots and pans, as well as linens. Seasonal items are found here, as well as CD's and other miscellaneous items. The third and final showroom is like an open warehouse with building supplies, large appliances, doors, jacuzzi's, lamps, and so much more. There are toilets, windows, doorknobs and tools. The items sold here are so inexpensive, if you keep coming back there's always a find. If you don't find what you are looking for, every week more and more donations come in. Some donations are from individuals and others are from companies. Although some items are used, they must be in resell condition. For open packaged items, always check that there are no parts missing, if they are, you may be able to pick up the part at your local hardware store. I have made purchases here, as well as donations. This store is a treasure and it is win-win for all.

Amazing volunteers. Kind, caring, dedicated. They pulled 2 cats from a kill shelter in North…read moreCarolina and I am the happy owner now of one. A wonderful cat.

Terrible rescue. They make issues when adopting they do not want there animals to find a home …read more Place is filthy and no space for the animals . Older women who does adoption was very rude made me not want to adopt there .

This place is pretty great for addicts... To be able to have new tools and to prevent cross…read morecontamination because they can't afford to buy there own new ones n the fact they supply young or ever older females the plan b pill that's costs damn near 45$ in a drugs store is a big help not only they supply more then one narcan for people that want it to be on standby for emergencys that also runs about 40 $ also is amazing because there are not products that are affordable to addicts so i wanna give recommendations where it is deserved because hardly anyone cares about a drug addicts life but you guys doooo....... thank you...

*****Look at the unverified reviews and you'll see tons of happy customers whose only Yelp review…read moreis of this awesome couple. Since it's their only review, Yelp flags them as unverified. Trent and Meghan are passionate about everything they do. They set up a non-profit because they're passionate about training, about the environment, youth programs, safety, you name it. I went with 2 of my sisters in law, 1 of which I've paddleboarded with before, and the other was pretty nervous since she had never done it before. All 3 of us left the day sad it ended, ready to do it again, and big fans of Carolina Waterman. They take tons of professional grade pictures during the excursion, at no cost, and will post them on Facebook along with sending you a google drive of them. That's a crazy good added bonus!!! Go look at their Facebook page and you'll see their work. The reserve is beautiful - clean, calm waters, and you get a glimpse into the ecosystem and the animals that breed and grow up there. They can tell you stories about specific animals and their habits etc. Pretty cool. These folks are providing the community with a great service, you won't regret giving them your business!!

Just returned from our week-long vacation in Myrtle Beach and had to come review Trent & Carolina…read morePaddle Company. Everyone in our group named our standup paddleboard outing as the highlight of our vacation. Our group was three adults (mom, dad, teen) and three kids (10, 9, 6). All three adults ended up paddling and so did my 10 year old daughter (very athletic, good balance and very confident). My 9 year old rode on the front of daddy's paddleboard, and my six year old rode on the front of Trent's board. Highlights: Trent had us fitted to our boards and paddles, briefed on paddling and safety and out on the river in no time. The site of the tour is beautiful and Trent shares his knowledge of the area and the wildlife. Trent is FANTASTIC with kids. My six year old was wiggly & chatty and Trent was a natural with her. He was very encouraging with my 10 year old who was growing tired toward the end of the outing. Other good stuff: Trent answers emails quickly, the online scheduling tool is easy to use, and he takes pictures of your group during your trip and emails them to you. Overall a wonderful experience! We will definitely be going again!

Organization that puts service above self! Hands on direct veteran service provider that enhances…read moresupport through a strategic vision alignment.

Nice things...nice prices Friendly staff. Clean and neat. Lots of holiday stuff Will be back…read moreagain soon

What a quirky, fun collection of knick-knacks, vintage, new, and antique items! And all proceeds…read morego-to locals in need...what an awesome mission! I loved the way the store is thoughtfully laid out and decorated. The staff is super helpful and friendly. I visit the area yearly and this shop is going on my top 5 must visit list!