I visited here forbthe first time this morning! I have been cleaning out my line of items…read moreaccumulated over the 40+ years we have been here as we think about downsizing in our retirement years. I was looking for a place to donate that gives back to the community and this popped up! Ibjave seen it pop up here and there over the years bit never checked it out. The friendliest people work there and it is jammed packed with tons of great items at fantastic prices! I have seen reviews complaining about the woman who runs the place, ignore them. Once you see the operation she runs there, you see why she does not have time for much else. ((I am thinking these people who complained needed praise, a pat on the back, for donating. It is usually the case.)) This woman truly is an ANGEL, as are all the lovely people who work there! The prices are not too hifh high. If you read the sign it will tell you about this. There was 50% off everything priced over $6 while I was there. This may possibly be every day for all i know! I purchased a lovely bedspread that smelled freshly washed and looked good as new! It was marked $40, I got it for $20! They are at least $100 in Home Goods/Marshall's and TJ Maxx! Check it out for yourself! Non Profit for the community, fantastic.

This is an absolutely amazing place! They do so much for the community and their prices are great!…read moreThe staff is super friendly and there's so much good treasure to find here! I definitely recommend making this a spot for a thrift day.

New York Cares claims to be the largest non-profit organization in the city. I know it's one…read moreorganization that helps the youth and any one else that needs assistance for whatever reason. When I worked in social services I referred many people and youth to their offices. NY Cares is a great place to volunteer or work off community service requirements! You can do anything from serving food to tutoring children. I'm highly recommending you contact them when you are in need or if you want to volunteer.

While NYCares is known for giving coats to the homeless, there are many ways to volunteer with…read morethem. I love being outdoors and I was fortunate enough to assist replanting in Riverside Park. It was hard work planting on a hill but it gave me a new found respect for landscapers and plant life. I have a tendency to complain about being couped up inside all day so why not get outdoors and make my time meaningful. The New York Cares host Jared was very welcoming. He was also informative about their other initiatives and he frequently checked on my planting skills. I have volunteered with a few agencies around the city and new york cares and I rate them high with the awesome works they are providing to different areas of need. Thanks to them I am a horticulture expert. Ok maybe not! But it was a rewarding experience.

The Creative Arts Workshop is the place to learn art, pick up a new technique, and meet other…read moreartists. My friend, who is an artist, introduced me to this place, and she says that CAW has a strong reputation in the art community. I have zero art background, but I have taken drawing and photography classes here. All the teachers were friendly, enthusiastic, and well-prepared. I felt like I learned a lot and that the teachers were encouraging of beginners. They have a huge variety of classes here including cool stuff I'd like to try like metal sculpture. There are both short workshops (good for artists who are already well-versed in a topic but want to pick up a new technique) and longer classes. The cost is a little pricey, but well-worth it in my opinion. They also have an exhibition space and show really nice artwork there. This past summer, my friend and I went to see a juried show there and it was very good. The Creative Arts Workshop is a fantastic place to learn art and join an artistic community. I can't recommend it highly enough.

My family has had excellent experiences with learning to make pottery and life drawing at the…read moreCreative Arts Workshop. Most recently my husband and I took a drawing workshop. In the Perspective Drawing of Buildings and Architecture workshop, Eric March introduced strategies, gave students a chance to experiment, and consulted individually to discuss what works for each person and how to expand skills. His presentation was clear, and his comments were gentle and specific. For me, as a non-professional with some drawing experience, the class was engaging and informative - a delightful way to spend two afternoons. Being able to see and draw things from different perspectives makes drawing more fun and satisfying. As someone who ordinarily is more interested in life than buildings, I also realized the advantage of starting with boxier shapes, knowing that I can apply the same techniques to the animate world now that I have seen how they work. I highly recommend the workshop and other opportunities to work with Eric March.

I've been donating platelets here for years. Clean…read more Friendly, caring staff make you feel as comfortable as possible. Free wifi so I bring a laptop to stream a movie while donating, and your own TV is available if that's your choice. Snacks and coffee available in pantry area to enjoy once you've finished donating. So Whadd'ya waitin' for? It's time to DONATE!!!!

I'm not someone who is quick to write a review but this experience I had here at the massapequa…read moreblood center was so terrible I feel I need to. I had an appointment there at 4:00 on Tuesday 3/3. As I was almost at the consent portion at the end of the questionnaire, an error symbol popped up. I stood up to let somebody know & a guy with dark hair & a low bun came over and said"what did you do?!" Not very nice to put it mildly. I told him I didn't touch anything to which he remarked "uh okay" again nasty. Then he goes to the other nasty older lady with blondish hair, says something & she says "what, did she screw it up"? Not even 10 feet from me! He comes back & says "well now I have to wait for someone with the authority to reset this bc I can't do it, I don't know what you did" I tell him again, I didn't do anything to which he says " well now you have to wait". I couldn't believe this guy. So I wait for about 25 mins, not great but whatever, as he and the blondish lady are literally talking about me! Looking at me, looking at each other m, looking at me, rolling their eyes. Even making eye contact w/ me & holding it! Unreal. So the man they were waiting for Paul apparently returns, the guy with the bun comes over, resets the computer for me and says nasty again " if you have another issue, ask someone, don't touch anything"! With dramatic arm gestures like I'm a child. I start the questionnaire over again annoyed as he returns to the lady & starts talking about me again! At this point I've had it. I literally stood up, started putting on my coat when the lady comes over & says "is everything ok"? I said "no, I'm done here, I'm going to go to the Melville location. She says "the computer is the same there" I say"it's not the computer, you people are awful" I'm not someone who complains or causes drama whatsoever but at this point, I was so angry at the unprofessional demeanor of these people. I live in Massapequa where this location is & it was so bad I drove all the way to Melville at the peak of rush hour in the rain, that's how bad it was. The staff in Melville were great.chris behind the desk, Jennifer, and the other lady with the strawberry blond hair I didn't get the name of. Thank you so much for making my experience with you guys professional & extremely pleasant, you were so great. I honestly feel these other 2 in massapequa should not be dealing with people. They should be put at a desk behind the scenes & do data entry. I'm sorry this is so long but I had to get this out, I've haven't been able to get it out of my head.

We have adopted one of our dogs from LGAR and have fostered one (soon to be 2). What I can say is…read morethis rescue is the real deal: dependable, communicative, reputable, and they truly care about each and every animal they save.

I really cannot say enough about this rescue and the volunteers. They truly care about the animals…read moreand are there 100% of the way. We had some problems figuring out our dogs health after we adopted him and they were more than willing to help us out and make sure he was 100% healthy. They go above and beyond and have been so supportive of our pups transition into our home even after we signed the papers. This is not always true for rescues so we are very thankful we went with LGAR. We LOVE our doggo and have never been happier. THANK YOU

I'm a Disabled Air Force Veteran and former Airborne Radar Technician on the AWACS. I went to…read moreVeterans Rebuilding Life for a helping hand after relocating from the Caribbean to NYC. I found Veterans Rebuilding Life (VRL) on Google and its been an amazing experience. They are very respectful and understand the trials of a military veteran in regards to the time consuming process of applying for Veterans Affairs (VA) resources and services. I was able to get some emergency food, clean clothes, socks, hygiene products as well as opportunity to work gigs to make money through Veterans Rebuilding Life (VRL) non-profit's huge list of supporters. I feel blessed to have stumbled on this non-profit that really does what they say to change the narrative of how veterans are being treated in this country. If your a person who's interested in donating to a non-profit that really gets to the root of the problem and provides a solution think of VeteransRebuildingLife.org they can use your donations to help more veterans like myself get on their feet. Thank you so much VRL!

From the owner: Veterans Rebuilding Life (VRL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization assisting victims of war and…read morehumanitarian crises. Instead of duplicating existing services, we target underserved needs, and provide evidence-based solutions that have a proven record of success. All donations directly support the humanitarian mission. No profit is made by the volunteer staff, and all donations are tax deductible.

I love coming here! The staff is always incredibly nice. I'm always taken right in and they have…read moreappointments most days of the week. I come here usually once a month to donate platelets. This location is always clean, friendly and prompt.

I was fairly happy with my experience here. They had plenty of individual TVs for everyone donating…read moreand the center was surprisingly spacious. Good snack selection too.

Habitat for Humanity is an easy five star review. Jimmy Carter understood the need for individuals…read moreand families to have their own home. He was a driving force of bringing attention to Habitat for Humanity. I've been active in supporting in the past and I can say I've known many University of Notre Dame students that collected my donations. The students also deserve acknowledgment for their support volunteering to build the houses. I was amazed that you don't need experience. My daughter learned a lot of her DIY skills from volunteering with Habitat. They have my financial support and I hope you donate time or money. It's a great nonprofit organization!

I love the Restore! When I have to get things, I will pop in to see if they have something that can…read morebe repurposed. I love the idea of buying something and having my money support an amazing cause! Recently I wanted to get some new bedstand/end tables and found some beat up ones at the restore that I felt could be restored! The staff was great and helped me load the car. Turned out amazing! I saved some furniture from a landfill and helped an amazing mission!