I got my girls Yoko and Elsie from the rescue. I personally went through the adoption process with…read moreAlessandra and Michelle, both volunteers. It was an easy process and they made sure i had everything ready for the buns. Really thankful to Alessandra that helped me bonding my babies

My partner and I are so happy with our adorable new bunny, thanks to Vivian's support and guidance…read morefrom the fostering through adoption process. AARR cares about its rabbits and does excellent due diligence to make sure that every rabbit is being placed in a proper home that has the resources to care for an animal for the duration of its lifetime. Vivian not only was an excellent communicator, but extremely helpful in making sure our foster got the medical care he needed up until we adopted him. We highly recommend AARR to anyone looking to adopt a bunny, especially in the NYC area. Thanks again!

Why wouldn't you give this awesome non profit 5 stars?…read more I heard about project sunshine many years ago but, I just recently joined there team of volunteers and I must say they are a great organization to volunteer for. Once you sign up to enter orientation they send you an email where to go to attend the orientation. They then teach you the basics of whats expected of you as a volunteer. They give you a free yellow shirt when you join in order to volunteer you must wear it and support the great cause. All the staff is very sweet and kind. There is no "must" volunteer a certain number of hours as its more so a volunteer when you want type of thing but there are people of all different ages, occupations and backgrounds who join together for one cause which is project sunshine's objective... providing free educational, recreational, and social programs to children and families living with medical challenges. Its an awesome non-profit organization. They send weekly newsletters about volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are the heart of the organizations so why not get involved??

My cuz and I came to the salvation army thrift store in Woodside to browse around and maybe pick up…read morea few things but maybe turned into absolutely and few things turned into plenty . Place is spacious and so much stuff on display at really cheap prices , books , clothing's, footware, homegoods , furniture, and much more and all is displayed in an organized manner which made it easy for us to move our cart around freely . Got mucho stuff and for about 150 bucks and some items look literally brand new .will be back and will donate some clothes I never wore and I got books that are taking space in my man cave and I rather donate it instead of throwing it out . 4.5 stars , one of better salvation army thrift stores that I have visited compared to previous visit elsewhere.

Discusting, you're donating furniture, and I guess, they expecting "brand new furniture" in oder…read morefor them to take it.They didn't take mine althought it was good.Dont offer donation to Salvation Army, cause they leave you hanging.

This was an amazing place - most of it is closed off to the public aside from the small gallery at…read morethe beginning. We were fortunate enough to go with a school group and do a tour and project with Will who was spectacular and a patient guide! They are open to donations and volunteers and I think you can contact them through their site for info on that.

Attention TEACHERS and ARTISTS, I just found your new favorite place…read more I came here on a camp trip with a bunch of five-year-olds. I knew nothing about this place before arriving so I had absolutely no expectations. Five minutes into our tour, I realized that this place is gold. We were led through aisles and aisles and aisles of gently used donated materials. Here is a "short" list of some of the things that MFTA has for you. -Paper, zippers, beads, books, playbills, programs, posters, wood, full mannequin bodies and mannequin body parts, travel sized containers, glass containers, spools of thread, fabric, leather scraps, computers, printers, binders, tables, plastic containers, metal parts, labels....the list goes on for days. What's the catch?!? Not much actually. You do need a membership to reap the benefits, but if you are a teacher at a public school or work for a non-profit, everything is FREE! And don't you dare think that after a few teachers fill up cartloads of materials that you missed your chance. This place is enormous and donations are consistently flowing through their doors. Once you've filled up your cart (or your 5 carts), your only form of payment is a thank you. MFTA asks that you send a thank you to each company that you've "purchased" from. Just a few donors that Omar (our enthusiastic & informative tour guide) mentioned were Google, Macy's and Disney. Wait artists, there is more! If you create any form of art using MFTA's materials, they have a studio for you to work in right next to their warehouse of materials. Once your piece is complete, they will even showcase your work in their gallery. I don't know about you, but I'm amazed. Set up a school trip, rent a uhaul to stock up on supplies or just grab your toothbrush and move in. MFTA is an A+ in my book.

If you're sixty or older and live in NYC, signing up for Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is a…read moreno-brainer. It's free, and there's a bunch of stuff to do. The upper eastside facility has a fitness center, swimming pool and a variety of classes (salsa dancing, guitar lessons, tech instruction.) Some classes reflect the large community of Asian seniors including English communication skills for Mandarin speakers. But there's also advanced beginner German! Unlike Saint Peters, this center operates seven days a week. They also offer three meals a day for a voluntary contribution of $1 for breakfast, and $1.50 for lunch and dinner. The fitness center borders on adequate -- a small room with some malfunctioning equipment, and not much of it. (I look at this as an alternative to Planet Fitness whose NYC locations pale in comparison to my Planet Fitness in Ardmore, PA -- but maybe not.) When you enroll, you can participate in programs at all Lenox Hill locations. (Besides St. Peters Church, I believe there's a center in the Village.) I'm a newbie to all this -- new-ish to town, but well over sixty! -- and from what I can tell, the staff and folks who participate are friendly and come from all walks of life.

Lenox Hill Neighborhood Center is very nice. They have lots of activities and a well maintained…read morefacility. I like to visit the Farmers Market at this location weather permitting. The farmers market is open year around. This location is too far from my apartment to participate in the activities. If you live in the neighborhood I highly recommend you check the website and read these reviews to familiarize yourself with what they offer. There's something for everyone.

Recently my son had surgery at HSS. The social worker set us up with a stay at the house the night…read morebefore surgery since we do not live close to the hospital. The staff was very friendly! We took a tour to get familiar with the facility and what it has to offer to families. There are terraces to sit out and relax. The top floor has a spa and gym. Each floor has a garbage shoot and laundry machines (which have to be reserved). Family room with a library. And of course the lower lobby where the kitchen is and some play areas for the kids. Meals are generously donated and very tasty! I even saw some vegetarian options. The rooms have linens, towels, blankets. The families using the room have to clean it after wards. Supplies were provided in the bathroom and other supplies in the closet. Our stay was very comfortable and made our situation a little less stressful. Highly recommend staying at the RMH for families battling complex medical treatments for their children I'm looking forward to our next stay in a couple weeks.

Well, unfortunately I am a user of this facility as my four year old son (www.elihorn.com) has…read morestage IV neuroblastoma cancer. We came to the Ronald McDonald House in October of 2007 and have been here off and on (mostly on) for the last 11 months now. It is available to kids that have cancer and their immediate family. Honestly, we're not sure what we would have done without it. Gone broke for one thing. There is no way we could afford to stay in Manhattan for this long if it wasn't for the $35/night Ronald McDonald House. Not only that, but they have fantastic corporate sponsors, so many nights there are free dinners put on by companies like JP Morgan, Bloomberg, NBA Cares, Ernst & Young, YES, and many many more. They also have many generous donations of local events like Mets tickets, Yankees tickets, Knicks tickets, the list goes on and on. Nearly every weekend in the summer the house takes a trip to somewhere fun like the beach, Hershey Park, Dorney Park, or even something as simple as Central Park. The Ronald McDonald House is 5 blocks from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and has a free shuttle to many of the neighborhood hospitals. It is basically like having a hotel room with the amenities of a living room downstairs on the first floor, a computer lab and MEGA playroom in the basement, and a kitchen and dining room area on the second floor. Each family has access to a stove, microwave, dishes, and a drawer in a fridge and freezer. Each room has 2 single beds, a queen sized pull out couch, a TV with a DVD/VCR player, dresser drawers, a phone, a vacuum cleaner, pillows and sheets, and a bathroom. Each floor has a washer and dryer as well. Each resident is responsible for keeping their rooms clean as there is no housekeeping service for the rooms. The biggest advantage, however, is making friends with other families going through the same thing you are and having that lifetime bond. We get to share our experiences and learn from each other. The kids become great buddies and have a great time playing with each other (when they feel up to it). If you are not a supporter of the Ronald McDonald House Charity, I'd urge you to consider it. If you live near 405 E 73rd Street in Manhattan and would love to give back to the community, please consider volunteering at the house. Every night different volunteers show up to help with dinners or to simply play with the kids and we love them all.

Beautiful setting A classic. Hard to recreate A venerable club that has great ambiance and…read moreservice

Like discovering the secret platform at a London train station on your way to Harry Potter's…read moreschool, being invited into this, the third-oldest private "gentlemens'" club in America is like stepping through the looking glass into a powerfully different, alternate reality. This one is based on nineteenth century stuffiness and gentility, at least when it comes to the decor. It is precisely what you might expect the third oldest gentlemens' club in the United States to look like, replete with billiards tables, a library, and old-timey bathrooms spread out among multiple floors. Thankfully, the bathroom attendants have been dispensed with. The dining room has the same aesthetic. The kitchen, however, pumped out some first rate chow. Your correspondent's steak was expertly seasoned and prepared. The sides, while not terribly creative (which would, it must be said, be out of place here), were competently executed. The fig and parma ham appetizer, on the other hand, was creative, delightful, and attractive to behold. Service was fairly formal, but not stuffy, which was a pleasure. A great table for dinner. Of course not open to the public - seek out those who might invite you to this hidden New York City treat.

I been volunteering for this organization for over ten years and they are amazing. All of the staff…read moreis super nice and always very helpful. If you are looking for a great place to volunteer or donate then don't think twice since all of the money and efforts go to a great cause.

From the owner: Our Mission We grant the wishes of children with…read morelife-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Our Vision Our vision is to grant every eligible child's wish and to help heal their spirit. Each child and each wish represent an opportunity to make our world better by making a lasting impression in the life of wish kids and their families. Your caring and dedication will inspire others just as we hope that our mission and the children we serve will continue to inspire you. Together, with every magical wish that we grant, we have the chance to bring hope, strength and joy to children in our communities. Please contact us to learn more about the many ways to get involved. We look forward to hearing from you!

Very horrible shelter location people sit in the dayroom and wait.. for what I don't know the…read moreshelter should be having beds and helping people out but they not. The shelter is big of a building and it has seem to have enough rooms to house everyone. Yet the shelter isn't helping we are not first priority I know it maybe cold. So thats the reason we don't have a bed designated yet. Overall this location deserved a 2 star because .. this is a shelter keeping people off the streets and giving a place to stay at.

This place is the worst the staff ate only there to collect a paycheck. They have you waiting…read morearound for days and weeks for something that takes 10 minutes to finish. They're not on the same page from shift to sh and will take your belongings from your locker and won't return them its a shit show and they really need to hire someone to oversee the whole entire staff