the best charity around! Dogs are in permanent foster homes, not a shelter. I've seen them go…read moreabove and beyond to help old dogs live their final days/years in comfort and peace. Services include accupuncture, physical therapy, private training sessions, surgery, and many MANY vet visits!

I've been an Old Dog Haven permanent foster for about 15 years and fostered over 20 dogs through…read morethe last chapter of their lives. I'm constantly in awe of this organization and the care they provide for these old dogs.

I recently went to Help House in Oak Harbor, and I am impressed with the service there. They have a…read moreproduce section that as I understand it gets daily deliveries. Now is the time to stock up on potatoes! You can go once a month for a bag of food, twice a week for produce, and twice a week for bread and bakery. The bag of food they gave me contained three types of frozen meat, a Haggen's sandwich (not expired), and pizza among many other staples. I really appreciate these folks who really stepped in to help me and my wife in times of financial strain when we cannot buy food. So thank you Help House for being an angel in a time of need.

Hey! If no one else is gonna give these dedicated people a review, then by all means, I will!…read more I have had to utilize the donations offered by this place, off and on for over 12 years, and I can't begin to say how blessed and grateful I feel every time I need to! They provide SO MUCH of the food basics, they help keep families, the disabled/handicapped and seniors from malnutrition and hunger on a regular basis. Local produce is delivered daily. The people are friendly and familiarize themselves with the regulars. This place speaks to the character of the citizens of Oak Harbor in a VERY special way!

I love a clean, organized, well-stocked thrift store - and Island Thrift delivers! Located a few…read moreblocks from the center of Oak Harbor, it's worth the slight detour to check out their wealth of treasures, all of which are well-marked, well-presented, and well-priced. They have everything from vintage knick knacks to toys to books to small furniture. And clothes, TONS of clothes, all organized by size, style, season...you name it. They also have a large selection of household items, like dishes, bedding, towels, and small appliances. One thing I really appreciate is that they have dressing rooms so you can try things on! Some larger thrift stores have done completely away with this option, and while I understand why, I appreciate the ones who still have them. The line can get a little long at the counter, so keep that in mind if you're there on a busy day. But if you want a great thrifting experience, and to support a lovely small town business, definitely give Island Thrift a try!

Came to this thrift store for the first time today and while I was looking through one of the racks…read moreone of the workers, an Asian woman with big eyeglasses came out of nowhere, practically running up on me and told me she was working on that rack. She looked very visibly angry when saying this. I apologized and told her that I genuinely thought this was one of the racks on display in the store and backed off it. I hadn't been here before so I didn't know the layout of the store. She didn't say anything to me after that and hurried off away? I tried to go through the rest of the store but, after that the vibe was just off and I had to leave. Not sure if I will come back. At least not for awhile. Overall the store is very organized and clean. The clothing selection isn't the most stylish but, they can't help want gets donated to them. Would have liked it more if my visit had been better.

NMCRS is a great program for those affiliated with the military! The whole staff(besides the…read moredirector) are actually volunteers. I just recently utilized one of their free services which was a "Budget For Baby" class. You can either attend one of the classes with others, or schedule a one-on-one meeting with one of the counselors. I met with Dee and she was extremely knowledgeable and helpful! I had a lot of "light bulb moments" during our session and walked out actually EXCITED to break down our budgeting! After the class, you are gifted with a layette that consists of a handmade baby blanket, sheets, and other baby goodies! You also get a one time pass for a thrift store shopping spree! I got bags and bags of baby clothes and other necessities. After our meeting, Dee also mentioned that they have nurses that will come to your house and help you after baby arrives. They can also take baby's measurements and send them to the pediatrician if it's too difficult to make a trip to their office for a checkup. I can't wait to utilize this service! I highly highly HIGHLY recommend that everyone look into the services they offer! There is something for everyone including but not limited to Education Assistance, Disaster Relief, Emergency Travel, Budget For Baby, Quick Assist Loan(interest free), etc. Thank you, NMCRS!