I had no idea what to expect when I traveled with my granddaughter to stay at the Ronald McDonald…read morehouse next to Cincinnati' Children's Hospital. She had appointments and procedures scheduled every day for a week, and being able to stay so near the hospital was great! I was blown away with RMH! They have thought of and provided everything a family could need while away from home whether for a short term or a long term stay. The house can serve over 170 families, is clean and inviting, and has the happiest staff around. We were met with smiles and encouragement at every turn. The rooms are well outfitted and in good repair. There are activities throughout the day for both parents and children. We used the arts and crafts room, the toy room, the indoor playground, the outdoor playground, the exercise room, the library, and the laundry area. My granddaughter loved the therapy dogs that came to visit. We were served lunch and dinner each day and breads and cereals for breakfast. There was a large family kitchen area that was fully stocked if you wanted to cook your own meal. All of this was provided at no cost to the family. After experiencing this place with my family, I can tell you that I will be an avid supporter of RMH and the services provided to families with children needing medical attention. This is truly love in action.

Wow. What else can I say? They have supported us during a time when we had no place to stay while…read moreour son has been in the NICU. Staff have been great. It is clean, beautiful, and makes us feel at home while we are away. We appreciate this charity so much.

If I could give -5 stars, I would . Erin, sunny, and myron are some of the rudest , most Ignorant,…read moreand unprofessional people I have ever met in my entire life. Erin literally told me that it was safe to eat food that has been expired for 2 years and these volunteers are some of the most ignorant and unprofessional people I have ever met. The way this place treats poor people is disgusting. They are constantly giving away food that is extremely expired & when I report it they start laughing. I even called to report this to the CEO and he never returned my call. Be mindful of getting food from these pantries ppl !!!! And CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATES !!!! You're welcome

St. Vincent De Paul Society is one of the true great non profit organizations in this tri-state…read morearea. I have personally donated to and volunteered at this organization and speak from first hand knowledge. They are willing to get into the weeds and meet people where they are to provide services that other secular and religious organizations are unable or unwilling to provide.

My son is grown and left the house so I wanted to donate his lightly used bed. It was clean and…read moreplaced in a plastic bag along with the box spring. There were NO stains, no dirt and no animal hair on the items but they just left them lying there in the yard but took the frame. If you arent going to take the whole bed, dont take any of it. The bed was NOT dirty and there wasnt animal hair on it. If I could post a photo here you would see for yourself. I will never consider this charity again and I would recommend you do the same and find other charities that appreciate quality donations.

This is my go-to thrift spot for home stuff - mostly furniture, frames, house decor, craft,…read moreseasonal and books. They also have a limited selection of clothing, shoes, jewelry and bags!

My friends son Ryan went through the Cook's program and Tony Lavatori was so helpful in getting him…read moreback on his feet , helped him get a job and has now been promoted at the job the free store helped him obtain . Thank you to the Free Store and Tony for helping him get in the program. This changed a young man's life

It is great what they do for the community. We went to a dinner event that funds the eork. This was…read moreat the main iffice and their students didcthe catering. Great all around.

I choose to take most of my clothing and item donations here instead to Goodwill. At Be Concerned,…read moreI feel good knowing I am directly benefitting my lcoal community. There is only one location, which is in Covington, close to the Parish Kitchen, etc. I feel safe dropping off my donations, and I always get a receipt for my taxes. Note that the donation drop-off is behind the building in a parking lot. You have to ring the intercom for service.

Great place clean and personnel are very helpful! I would love to volunteer. I enjoy going thereread more

This organization does great things! I first volunteered with them over the summer, as they painted…read more40+ homes in the downtown Cincinnati area. They partner with other organizations occasionally, as I volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for a Give Back Cincinnati event. I like that they are looking for ways to partner with other organizations to help our city become better. I did go to their social in January, as they kicked off the new year with an open social meeting at a local brewery. I also volunteered with them in January, as their first service project was called 'back to school'. This service project focused on helping a local school turned orphanage. We painted several of the rooms and hallways, as well as cleaned up the school. Give Back went over and beyond, as they provided bagels and coffee in the morning before we worked. They welcomed everyone with a big smile! There was over 60 people at this event, so neat to see. This organization always does a social after an event. This time they met in the Hyde Park/Oakley area to say thank you to their volunteers with some drinks and appetizers. I really do think this organization does great things, and I look forward to their various service projects throughout the year. Interested? Check out their website or follow them through social media. They are really good about posting about upcoming events. All are welcomed!

Staff and resident contact I was lied on by a staff member I would say to have threatened him and I…read moredidn't. I was put out without a chance to explain or defend myself and so I have been homeless and yes, I believe I would have got housed if I was able to stay so staff and resident dialogue. De-escalation is very much needed.

Nasty and the people who cook in the kitchen doesn't wear hairnets and wears slip on shoes with…read moresocks and food is always cold.

Every year my work votes on volunteering at an organization and we all agreed on the Freestore…read moreFoodbank. For the longest time I've wanted to help and finally got the opportunity to do it. My supervisor set up the date with the coordinator. It's pretty easy, you go online and register. You do have to fill out a waiver, give basic information and Emergency contact. When we got there, I was amazed on how big the building is! This location is fairly new. I believe a year old. Attached with the warehouse is the market where families in need can check in and shop for groceries. This is a non profit organization so any volunteers they can get, is greatly appreciated. The groceries are donated by huge companies. Kroger and Fifth Third Bank play a huge part. You walk into the lobby and sign in. From there our coordinator took us to the back. They split us into two groups. The first half are needed at the registers to check out and bag the families groceries. I was in the group that stocked shelves. Stocked everything to proteins (meats, chicken, fish), vegetables, soda (pop), nuts, canned goods and anything that is shelves need refills. Thank goodness the warehouse had air conditioning. But I love their market! Very open, spacious and shelves are well organized. They keep it super clean. We worked a good three hours and it was worth it. Not only did I give back to the community, I was able to engage and got to know my employees better. At the end, I was tired. I haven't done physical labor since my younger years but I had so much fun and it was worth it. I would definitely do it all over again. I love what this organization stands for.

I came in here to get some groceries and received quick service. There was no line to check in I…read morelike how you shop for your own groceries. The groceries are limited by family not by number of people in your family then in the end they bag everything up for you. You can come once a month and I think it's an amazing resource for people who are struggling or who are trying to get back on their feet.