I absolutely LOVE a Wider Circle! They are super friendly and kind people who work here. I met Leo…read more- the manager - who gently removed the Dormeo King Mattress topper and King sized bedframe from my vehicle. Leo was so very friendly and helpful. I will now donate here as they truly put your gently used or new goods to great use for others in need. They also will pick up gently used furniture and other household items if you submit a request. They also provide a receipt for tax or other purposed. God bless these kind souls !

My third time trying to donate and turned down. Apparently a 3-year old velvet loveseat I bought…read morefrom Article does not meet their "dignity standard". I saved up to buy that piece, and thought a family in need would get good use out of it. Very disappointed.

Spent some time this morning as part of the DMVDoes/Facebook initiative as spearheaded by founder…read moreJennifer Ward. There were 42 of us all volunteering to create and pack boxes of assorted canned/packaged food for 1.5 hours, followed by a tour of the facility. The place is HUGE and feeds 1 million people annually and some 60 million meals. While I didn't stick around for the tour, I will volunteer again. It was a phenomenal and rewarding experience knowing we were preparing food to feed the food-insecure throughout the DMV.

If you've taken the Metro to Brookland, you'll pass a 123-square-foot distribution center. Along…read morethe railroad tracks in Michigan Park, Capital Area Food Bank started in 1980 on MLK's birthday, before MLK Day was a federal holiday, to help feed those who need it most in the D.C. area. Fast forward to today, Capital Area Food Bank feeds 60 million meals a year through direct distribution and non-profit partners. They are like the Costco of food banks where non-profits like Martha's Table get their meals to hand out locally. If you're looking for volunteer opportunities, Capital Area Food Bank hosts two groups a day Tuesday through Saturday to help organize food donated at their distribution center. It's a massive warehouse with heavy equipment so you have to be 12 and older to volunteer. Once inside and trained, you'll notice inspiring murals and art inside walking guests through the work. Outside is a working garden with an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven to help teach youth about nutrition. Capital Area Food Bank is making an impact on the D.C. area!

This foundation was created in 1985 in memory of John Quadrino, an elementary schoolmate of mine…read morewho died when he was 7 after fighting leukemia for three years. John went through surgery, chemo & radiation therapy, and a bone bone marrow transplant. And through all that he kept a positive attitude, which inspired his family and friends to come up with a way to help other kids suffering from cancer. 100% of all donations go to helping families with children with cancer. All donations are tax deductible.

An awesome organization dedicated to helping families with children with cancer. They put on a…read moregreat Goblin Gallop fundraiser every year out at Fairfax Corner in October. This is a very worthwhile donation to make.

I went there just once, they helped find what I needed regarding homeless sheltering. I appreciate…read morethe commitment they had and offering of laundry service as well as the donated snacks in the waiting room. They're not open everyday so check the hours on the house with the small blue trim. I'm sure this place needs help too if you have to offer.

This is by far the best the best outreach in the nation. The staff here are unbelievably awesome…read more Friendship place assist homeless veterans with legal counsel, job placement, state identification, birth certificates, social security cards, and housing. If resources exist this place will find them to assist those in need. Friendship Place is the best referral for helping homeless veterans... Nisha is the best!

The Children's Inn at NIH is an amazing place. They provide lodging for children, and their…read morefamilies, who are being treated at NIH. It is a warm and attractive facility. As they say on their website "While the NIH takes care of the child's medical needs, The Inn tends to the child's heart, soul and spirit." When you enter the building it looks like you have entered an upscale ski lodge. There is a reception desk to the left, but straight ahead is a sitting area with plush couches and a fireplace. As part of a service organization that provides Sunday dinners 3 times a year, I have only been in the public areas. They have recently added new kitchens, done other renovations, and built a new outdoor play area. Each family has their own private room. There are various public rooms such as a computer area, a quiet room, and dining areas, etc. Our group prepares a meal in a double kitchen equipped with 4 stoves, microwaves, sinks, small appliances, and kitchen equipment. There is a pantry with paper products and non-perishable items. Each family has a personal refrigerator for their own use and there is a common refrigerator for anyone to take advantage of. Volunteer groups can leave leftovers in the common refrigerators for residents to use. Behind the kitchen area we work in is a laundry room with a number of washers and dryers. Staff and volunteers provide a large number of diversions and activities for the families. One night there was a high school choral group; another time someone was organizing board games; and another night an outgoing man was setting up a bocce ball set for after dinner entertainment. Each child apparently has a mail box where small "treats" are provided. There are many ways to contribute to this amazing organization with donations of time, of money, or in kind. When I am at the Inn I feel sad for the children and their families, but I am thankful for them that they have the Inn and that they are getting treatment at such a remarkable, caring facility as the National Institutes of Health.

We stayed here when my girls came for a Chiari malformation study.The staff and volunteers are…read moresimply the best and so amazing. We were so grateful for all the help they offered us while we were there on our first visit. My girls love coming "home" to the children's inn. There is so much to do there--the staff always has movies available for kids and lots of fun activities planned. They even have a sweet therapy dog for the kids to love. . There is nothing you need to bring when you stay here besides your pillows and clothes. My girls always ask when we get to go back to see the amazing doctors there and stay at the Childrens inn. So blessed to have had this experience.

Great place, very caring and knowledgable staff- ask for Leah the Director she is great! If they…read moredo not have the resources they will help you get them. The volunteers really go out of their way to help you- and helped me in every way possible through my crisis pregnancy.

I give one star because there is no zero to choose from. I haven't seen a rescue or shelter so…read moredifficult to deal with. I am 100% sure they kidnapped my cat from my community and hostage her for donation and selling as a business rather than a non profit organization. Pure intention matters! I have donated to multiple organizations monthly base, raising fund for good purpose, money is not a problem for me. However, I don't want to reward bad behaviors. The missing time for my cat and the one they posted online matches and the very detailed stripes pattern matches. It's questionable that one employee said she from North Carolina, another one said she from West Virginia. I have my cat since she was born, I can recognize this cat from eye contact. Well, if you know your children, you know them by the spirit, right? I sent them many details to JUST take a look, they refused. It's not built to help ppl or animals at all. I will show how my cat look like and how sick she is now in their foster home. I'm deeply saddened and worried about her. She is territorial as a cat does. She has been a happy cat in her own home, wtf they think this is a rescue. Now I have to either kiss their ass or be assertive to fight against this negativity just to get her rescued from these horrible ppl. F that! If they don't practice as ethical as it should be, this is a big big issue! I put the photos of how my cat looked before and how she looks now in their foster homes(one with name caption) I am seriously furious and frustrated about this. If they couldn't give me an explanation why they made it so difficult to meet the cat. I have to say I will use my popularity and influence to the extreme to make things right!!!

Still have great things to say several years later! In addition to a thorough process and a…read morereasonable fee, City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue maintains a Facebook group for adopters to communicate and swap tips and share photos. And our cat is still the best, an incredibly affectionate and well-tempered pet. So glad we could rescue him!

I had a very good experience dealing with Veteran Car Donations. The process was easy from my…read moreinitial phone call to picking up the car. Their team was professional and helpful. They handled all the paperwork including the towing. I liked that I was helping out our veterans so using this company felt rewarding that I was doing a good thing for our military vets. I did get a tax deduction receipt. I highly recommend Veteran Car Donations if you are looking for someone to help you get rid of your car and do some good as well. I give them 2 thumbs up.