What a beautiful organization Martha's Table is!…read more Martha's Table provides access to healthy meals, fresh produce, and offers education programs for communities. We have an ongoing partnership where bags of groceries are delivered to our families - they're filled to the brim with fresh produce and items that can help create a healthy and a balanced meal. There are volunteering opportunities and other ways that you can get involved and give back. The staff here are super friendly and welcoming, and the organization runs like a well-oiled machine - super efficient and on point! Thank you, Martha's Table, for existing! +volunteering opportunities available! +friendly staff

[Part of Giving Tuesday 2019]…read more I can only write from the perspective of a volunteer/donor, but Martha's Table seems to have a strong mission towards helping children and families in the DC area. Our class wanted to organize a clothing/food drive, and Martha's Table seemed to have the most bang for your buck. You can always donate in liquid like every other organization, but not as feasible for someone on the student lifestyle. There's plenty of drop-off locations for clothing and baby items across the city. If you can give food items like canned and dried goods, you gotta go to their Maycroft location on Columbia Rd NW. Easy to just reserve a 15-minute appointment on their website and drop off our load. I see their trucks all around the city serving the community - here's to hoping everyone's littles go a long way.

There are two parts to DC Central Kitchen at Buzzard Point. The first part is a full center where…read morepeople can volunteer to help pack food, etc. The facility is newer so it's clean and nice. There's even a lobby for volunteers with cold water, places to sit, and more. The second part is a cafe that's open every day that sells coffee drinks, food, and snacks. I ordered the chai latte with an espresso shot and it was strong and tasty. They also sell sandwiches, lunch deals, Just Tea, and more. There's plenty of seating inside and a few seats outdoors along the sidewalk.

DC Central Kitchen serves fresh, satisfying meals that prove cafeteria-style food can still be…read moredelicious. The menu offers a variety of well-prepared options made with quality ingredients, and the portions are generous for the price. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast or lunch, it's a reliable spot for a flavorful meal that also supports a great cause.

DC Dream Center is the pride of Ward 7. It's right off of Pennsylvania Ave in a beautifully…read morerenovated building and is a community center/non-profit providing after school programs and other activities to the neighborhood. When you walk in, two very friendly volunteer front desk people greet you with a genuine smile. There's a lobby area with seats and to the left is a chalk board to write out your dream (hence the name). As you walk up the stairs, you'll pass classrooms and then a giant gym. If you go to the top of the building, there's a beautiful rooftop deck overlooking the city (you can see the Washington Monument and the US Capitol Building). DC Dream Center is the heart of our neighborhood!

I'm extremely impressed with this community center. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The…read morecenter offers many services to the local area including a youth mentoring program and after-school program. And, there is a food pantry along with prayer breakfasts and "Reconciliation Lunches". They even offer employment assistance for those needing help finding a job.

The advertised times/ hours of operation are incorrect. I lugged an entire large bag of items to…read moredonate on public transportation all the way to this location and was turned around at the door and not allowed to donate my items. What's shown online and what the in store personnel adhere to are completely different. It's heartbreaking because I'm essentially forced to throw perfectly good items away since a company that promotes good will and charitable efforts are refusing mine.

Dropped off donations early on a Saturday Morning and decided to check out the inside too. I was…read morepleasantly surprised with just how clean and well stocked it was. I like that they have "grab bags" at the front with small items (bundles of greeting cards, sewing supplies, kids toys), this is a great way to reduce waste and put donations to good use! Hearing the staff interact with the customers and each other is part of what inspired me to leave a review. I heard one staff member run to the back to compliment another on how they organized a section of the store. We were also greeted at the door, and talked to by various staff while walking around the store. Great work Ivy City Goodwill!

Cheap and in a safe neighborhood that was easy to get to and fairly cheap from anywhere downtown…read more The people were all nice to me and i felt comfortable here. As far as hostels go it doesn't have a lot of amenities or activities that aren't Quaker related but whatever...it was cheap and safe.

I loved it here. Everyone was super friendly in the house, it was a great community type of place…read more It's completely affordable and in an awesome safe location. Everything is clean and the house has a lot of New England charm. Plus there are lots of shops, restaurants, and bars just a few blocks away. I definitely would stay here again and recommend it to others.

They say they give ur rental deposit back within 45 days it's 60 and stilling counting which that…read morevery wrong holding money from people coming out of homelessness and it's also wrong to talk down on people because of what they my or may not have the property at 1515 North Capitol is Ran Like A military boot camp inspections ever month and even with you Dr's reasonable accommodation request nothing gets done I left 2 months before my lease was up and they still hadn't been done after me falling several times and showing them the buries on my legs camera North told me she can't do nothing about it Yolanda leaves told me she didn't put me in that unit when I showed them my lease thar plainly states I applied for a handicap unit when they have able bodied people in handicap units that's not handicap they ripping off vulnerable handicap people!!!!And it's sad

Went with a friend. I drove, she went in with our useable items. She said she was greeted at the…read moredoor, happy smiling faces. A nice man came out to my waiting car to gather the other boxes and bags....hey, curb service. It was early Sunday morning, so I was able to slip into the alley for the brief moments to unload. Imagine it's hectic other days, but manageable to drop off. S.O.M.E is real deal help for the community. If you ever worry that your donations wind up with a bargain hunter who resells, give your useable stuff here. Can't say I've given to them through CFC, but I sure will start doing so after seeing their excellent website. They do it all, and, with a big smile. Thank you S.O.M.E. http://some.org/services/

I wasn't sure what to expect when we arrived at this location but the ladies that work here were…read moreamazing. They were kind, knowledgeable, and happy about caring for the dogs receiving microchips. We were in and out in less than 5 minutes. They are running a well oiled machine. Thank you ladies! Thank you for caring for my dog and your service to the community.

We entrusted Brandywine Valley ASPCA with our 5-month-old, 8-pound toy poodle, Cali, for her spay…read moresurgery. While the surgery itself appears to have gone well and Cali is doing fine, our experience surrounding her care and the follow-up afterward was deeply disappointing. When checking in, we were specifically asked whether Cali needed any vaccines. We clearly said no. The front desk staff even told us that her records indicated she did not need a rabies vaccine, as she had received her final rabies vaccination just three weeks earlier. When we picked Cali up, we were shocked to learn that she had been given another rabies vaccine anyway and that we had been charged for it. Mistakes can happen, but what has been most frustrating is what happened afterward. We asked to speak with a manager before leaving and were told none was available. Over the following week, we called four separate times and spoke with two receptionists, Emily and Beta, requesting a call from Crystal or Barbara. Despite being assured our concerns would be passed along, no one has ever returned our calls. ASPCA did offer us a credit for the cost of the unnecessary vaccine-$30, but we respectfully requested a reimbursement instead. To date, we have received neither a reimbursement nor any communication from management. We would have appreciated a simple phone call, an acknowledgment of the mistake, and a reasonable effort to resolve the issue.

Awesome day in DC, sunshine , music and international food venues…read more Looking for Pizza, Bombay street food, or standing in line for the Shakespeare costume sale....stop by!

Barracks Row Main Street is one of the oldest main streets in all of Washington, D.C. Starting at…read morethe Eastern Market Metro, it extends down 8th Street SE passing many local businesses with many options for dining. There's also an alley across from Ambar that leads to a gin garden, murals and an art space. The main street hosts many community events, including a popular Fourth of July parade.

The Anacostia River Keeper has projects with Living Classrooms. Our boat ride was approximately 45…read moreminutes long. Our tour guide shared interesting (and depressing) details about the water, how trash and objects affect life in and around the river and what the community can do to make changes. It is amazing how pretty the water looks and how really nasty it can become from debris and not enough funds to fix on going issues. Our tour was made possible by a grant. The community can volunteer with various projects. It is worth spending a little bit of time with google, livingclassrooms.org and anacostiariverkeeper.org. You'll look at bodies of water differently.

From the owner: Living Classrooms Foundation strengthens communities and inspires young people to achieve their…read morepotential through hands-on education and job training, using urban, natural, and maritime resources as "living classrooms." Since 2001, Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region has served nearly 100,000 students, with special emphasis on students who live in high-risk environments.