What a great resource for parents and childcare providers. After the class I took from FESS I feel…read moremore prepared for my current life situation. The facilitators were extremely good at what they do and made the class very enjoyable. I look forward to attending more classes in the future.

From the owner: Family Education & Support Services is on a mission to inspire healthy child development through…read morethe provision of quality family support services. Our programs partner with parents to help them build the skills and confidence they need to make sure kids have safe and healthy childhoods. When children grow up safe and healthy in strong families, it changes the course of their lives. We get many requests for kind community members who want to make a donation to our Tumwater, WA office. We generally only accept donations of diapers, hygiene products, and gently used children's clothing. We are unable to pick up most items at this time. Please give our front office a call if you have any questions, (360) 754-7629.

This place was really helpful, my wife and I have been struggling the last few weeks since she lost…read moreher job and we normally don't use the food bank as people need it way more then us, but it couldn't be avoided. The young man in the red coveralls and handle bar mustache made me feel welcome and took some of that stigma away. I really appreciate him and the rest of the food bank crew who helped us stay fed this month

The food bank is awesome. They are kind and supportive. They received donations with grace. There…read moreis a sense of deep service within their staff. Truly a great place.

Concern For Animals has been around for quite awhile. I'm not sure of all they encompass anymore. I…read morethink they do their best to help where ever they can concerning animals within certain guidelines. Concern For Animals helped me recently when my dog was ill. The humane society provided a grant and Concern For Animals provided a voucher for almost the rest of the bill. I am not sure about now but years ago, this agency went as far as helping provide food for a persons dog or cat on a limited basis. Concern For Animals lives up to their name. Concern For Animals. Thank you for helping our community Concern For Animals.

I live near the tree line at the Olympic National forest and I've recently discovered a population…read moreof feral domestic breed cats live within. One little Tortie calico started cozying up to me. shy be willing. She looked like a kitten, so I made a deal with her. mind the rodent population in the barn and you can stay. not more than two weeks passed and I went to my bard to find 5 fuzzy little kittens staring at me. Who was the mom!? Not that tiny kitten I've been adopted by??? YES! They were indeed hers and another week later, she had gone and left them to me to care for! Of the Three who lived to be old enough to have spayed, I was able to get them treated on vouchers issued from C.F.A. And together we put the brakes on spreading the population and diseases. The three are thriving near and around my little minifarm. catching voles and rats and once in a while allowing me a full on cuddle session.

The intent of the staff here is to help the unhoused. They are helpful and friendly and go out of…read moretheir way to help you find whateveer you are looking for, if they have it. Just ask, and you will be surprised at the assistance that we used to get, back in the day, for in-store help.

The cashier and the man who took apart the bed and loaded it onto the utility trailer with us were…read moreboth so helpful and pleasant. We now have a functional, quality used. Queen wood bed frame and an apt-sized table and 4 chairs, all for under $300. Thank you!

My husband and I have both donated items and picked up used furniture here. It's a great place to…read moredo both. The store is clean, well organized and the staff are very friendly and helpful. It's fun to browse and just look around. We both 5 gallons of great paint for a big deck painting project and it looks good 2 years later. My only complaint is that the prices have increased too much over the past 6-12 months. With the economy the way it is, increasing prices is not helpful for working families. Please re-consider these price hikes-after all, people are donating items to the store!!

This organization does so much for seniors including meals, dancing, exercise, clubs, games, and…read moresocializing. I play Mah Jongg here and really enjoy it. They need donations to keep up some of the senior services.

Great place for seniors to meet new people, get involved in the community, visit with friends,…read morelearn new skills, and stay active! Trips and tours are also available, as well as great lunches, pedicures, haircuts, movies, all kinds of special events,etc. Also available is "The Boutique Upstairs," thrift shop for not only seniors, but the entire community! Extra helpful and supportive staff always ready to assist anyone in need.