I really like this organization because of what they do with their time in our community but they…read morehave been a lot of fun to be around.

I offered several,items of furniture in good condition. A truck with two crew members came for…read morepickup and refused to take any of my donations. "Too old. Won't sell. We have to pay to get rid of it." Maybe they were just too lazy to move anything. Very disappointing.

Priest was rude to me and my family. He made me feel horrible and I left in tears. The other people…read morethere were very kind and receptive

This is a wonderful center open to all in Stratford, CT. Daily services are held in this Hindu…read moreTemple by two extremely experienced Hindu priests. The Hindu Community Center of Connecticut holds Hindi & Tamil language classes, bansuri flute classes, Kathak dancing and Indian Carnatic music classes as well as yoga classes. The community is warm and loving!

Burroughs is a great asset to the community. They offer meeting spaces, activities for children, a…read morecommunity garden, citizenship classes and English language learning opportunities, among other services. I'm a big fan of the "Our Woven Community" program. It supports refugee women with opportunities to make and sell beautiful handbags, scarves and other items. I recently bought two tote bags as gifts for friends. The bags were lovely, unique, and each one included a biography of the woman who created it. My friends loved them! Our Woven Community doesn't have an official shop space in the Burroughs building, so I called ahead and when I got there the receptionist showed me bins full of items for sale. They also sell the products online and at craft fairs, farmers markets, etc. Half the proceeds go to the women directly, and the other half pays for supplies, equipment, and entrepreneurial skills training.

I attend groups meetings here regularly and it's an amazing building. Not too far from the highway…read moreand there's plenty of parking. The building is beautiful, always clean and has an attendant in the front when you enter. The meeting space in each room is perfect. The quality of the sitting and space to do presentations are great. Everywhere I've been in the building is always clean, including the bathroom. Definitely a great value to utilize space here.

I had an appointment on for a pick up on Saturday April 22,…read more2017. I received a call around 9:30 while showering that I called the missed call on my cellphone. 1 10 minutes later I called twice and I got no answer, then I called the toll free number and was informed them that their driver has NOT in fact called. I waited from 7am til 7pm for no one to arrive. I called the toll free number Monday April 24, 2017 only to be told they called me on Saturday morning April 22, 2017 at 7:06 am which I have no log of on my cell phone. This experience was a waste of day considering it was on Saturday. My landlord does not permit tenants to leave clothing outside the building. I was then told they will send someone Tuesday April 25,2017 at around 7:00 am and I stated that I leave for school at 7;25 am, only to receive a call from their driver at 8:55 am. I stated to the driver I was on the bus headed to school and that was son and boyfriend were upstairs asleep, I asked that he ring the intercom and ring the doorbell he told me he's not allowed to go in the building. This has been a very unpleasant experience and I will NEVER donate to this organization again. I'm notifying the Better Business Bureau to express my disgust and disappointment I experienced with your this horrendous organization. I spoke with Ariana Kingwood the Supervisor who reluctantly gave me Benny garrett Number only to get a filled voicemail box.

Not sure what it is for the goodwill stores on Boston Post Road but they don't like to have good…read moreparking in front. This store did have some spots on the side and plenty in the back though. Stop a rather small store but a little organized.

Lately, visiting Goodwills to bargain hunt has become part of our travel itinerary during our…read morevacations. So when we had time before leaving New Haven, CT for NY state, found this close by Goodwill superstore. My wife had success, buying a designer-name blouse and Pokemon branded shoulder bag/purse. Maybe she will alternate with her Aldi branded purse? In any case, good prices so even if it doesn't work out, not too much of a loss. Though, prices have definitely have gone way up from before where everything was pretty much priced based on function. Now, the pricers are definitely taking into account brand names along with condition. Definitely helps that info is available on the net now.

Thanks to Happily Ever After Rescue, we met a sweet pup named Margaret (a.k.a. Margarita ). But the…read moremoment we brought her home, she traded in her cocktail name for a crown and became our little princess, Gracie Mae. From the very start, Kristie was so kind, caring, and devoted to making sure their dogs find the perfect forever homes. You can tell how much love they pour into every one of these sweet pups. Amanda and Danielle, that both fostered her were so caring and helpful with all my extra questions too! Gracie Mae has already stolen our hearts -- she gives the best kisses, loves belly rubs, and always wants to be right in the middle of the family action. She's shaken, not stirred, and now officially ruling our castle. Thanks to Happily Ever After Rescue, Margaret a.k.a Margarita became Gracie Mae -- and we truly got our happily ever after.

Pre-Script: Search HEAR Long Island on Reddit. I wish had…read more Original Post: I'm a person living with a disability, seeking a non-service companion to join my family with my aging service dog. HEAR was aware of this via my detailed application and references. I reached out to HEAR via PetFinder very interested in a pup, Relish, who appeared to be a good match with my family. I entered the adoption process, got all of my references confirmed, completed a virtual home visit, set a meet time, and was sent additional pics and videos of Relish after the visit--all validating Relish as a potential match. It was a very hopeful and exciting moment. However, in the same text I was informed I was approved for adoption from HEAR, I was also informed Relish was just adopted, within 18 hours of my confirmed meetup. Prior to this, I was not informed I was competing for the match. Had I advance notice, I might've made other arrangements, but I wasn't offered the opportunity or the warning. I've volunteered for and dealt with more than a dozen rescue agencies in my region as an advocate and supporter, as well as several others throughout my childhood. None of the agencies I've worked with have been less transparent than HEAR. No one wants to be in the position of visualizing a potential family member in their lives, and planning for that hopeful first meeting, only to have them cancelled from the equation less than 18 hours before the meet--removed with no notice of other variables.Instead, they sent pics of other dogs. I've requested my adoption application with HEAR be closed, as I would never recommend anyone who wishes to ethically enter a relationship with a rescue rely on HEAR for the availability of the hopeful companion, or transparency in general. Reply to HEAR's response to this post: HEAR says there were delays. HEAR says I'd rather garden?? These are absolute falsehoods. The timeline below is clear. All communications and appointments were honored. May 11, Kristie confirmed my May 10 application and requested documentation of my landlord's permission to have a second dog. May 12, I submitted that documentation. May 14, Kristie apologizes for *her* delay, and informs me she'll be reaching out to my three references. All references responded the same day, after I let them know to check their "unknown numbers" folder. Friday, May 15, at 7:28pm, a virtual home visit is requested by Kristie. I was already on my farmstead for the weekend--I detailed the farmstead in my application. I let Kristie know I was upstate, and offered to FaceTime from there or when I got back home. She said she'd wait. I proposed a meet time, but Kristie said it could happen whenever, to just text her when I'm home, that she'd be "around." I texted Monday, May 18 to make arrangements. We set it for the next day, May 19. The virtual visit happened with her partner, Sam, because Kristie was unavailable when I texted. During that meeting, an appointment was made to specifically meet Relish on May 23 at the HEAR event. Prior to the arranged meet date, I inquired of its flexibility because planting became a factor--planting is absolutely critical and 100% dependent on weather and climate. Sam responded that probably wouldn't work. So, I CONFIRMED the original meet time. I very clearly confirmed my motivation and intent to meet and spend time with this specific sweet boy, Relish. Still, he was adopted out from under me. NOT ONCE was I informed there were other applicants for him. Not once were any other factors or obstacles to adopting Relish mentioned. And not once did I miss any appointments or communications. I've dealt with much more honest and ethical agencies. It's HEAR's opaque practices that might hurt their ability to adopt, not this honest review. Post-Script: Sam even mentioned she didn't want to leave Relish alone at night with her dogs, because "god forbid something happen." Apparently, that was a legitimate risk as per Reddit. It's absolutely shocking that injury to fosters is still a risk they take.