The problem with many charities is that only a small percentage, if any, of the donated amount…read morereaches the needy, so careful vetting is important. And while volunteers are needed, it does not work without money. We are blessed to be able to give - in any way.

Although I am a pro at throwing my money away, I see donating money to charity as the ultimate…read morewaste. Instead, I prefer to volunteer. Instant, live feedback is second to none. On Christmas day, I worked from 6 am to 5pm here. I covered breakfast and dinner. The experience left me with mixed emotions. Competing with my empathy for anyone who is hungry or has no place to stay was my frustration with watching the homeless/hungry not eat everything on their plate. If you have no money for food, you are out of line to throw it away. I grew up in a house where resources were stretched thin and we never had the luxury to throw out food. Images of hungry people at shelters in addition to my own life experience drives my obsession with managing the contents of my refrigerator so that nothing passes the expiration date. The mission here is noble and essential. Many of the people who use the service have no idea what it is really like to have nothing. Cant fault Gospel Mission, though.

Now, I got a beautiful studio apartment. It took six months. If you follow the Community Action and…read moreCoordinated Entry System, then you get a great, clean, place! It is based on ur income.

From the owner: Community Action Connections provides social services in Benton and Franklin Counties Washington,…read morewith offices in Pasco and Prosser.

These Folks are Servants of the Highest Level~ kind respectful & a necessary resource improving…read morelives of Elders & those struggling with food-access issues. If able PLEASE donate to Meals on Wheels. They help this Community & the WAYS they help are STELLAR. You can give anonymously on-line or deliver a check~ call about volunteer opportunities ... whatever you're comfortable with. Always masked clean & careful. Every one of them leads with HEART & SERVICE

From the owner: Meals on Wheels is dedicated to delivering nutritious meals and providing social interaction to…read moreelderly individuals and homebound seniors. Operating across numerous communities, Meals on Wheels ensures that recipients receive balanced and healthy meals prepared by volunteers or professional staff. Beyond food delivery, the organization's volunteers also serve as friendly visitors, offering companionship and conducting safety checks, thus addressing not only nutritional needs but also combating loneliness and isolation among vulnerable populations. Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels is a program of Senior Life Resources. Senior Life Resources Northwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Animal caring and working hard to find homes for their orphaned animals. Easy to donate to.read more

I would encourage anyone that is considering donating to, or adopting from BFHS to read the…read moreemployee reviews at Indeed.com to get some insight into the way animals and employees are treated. I wouldn't discourage anyone from adopting here, as it's what is best for the animals. Just know a bit about what type of organization and management you are dealing with. When we recently adopted there was one front desk employee that was continually very snarky. We could not get any real idea of when we could pick up the dog we agreed to adopt. We had to wait for her to be spayed, and the employee seemed to delight in telling us they couldn't give us much of a timeline. I visited our new dog every day the shelter was open while we were waiting for her to be spayed. Almost every day this same snarky employee made it clear they didn't have the staff for someone to let the dog out of her kennel for me. I had made it clear on every visit that I only wanted to say hi and visit through the kennel door. On the one day that employee wasn't there I was immediately offered a meet and greet room to spend some time with our new dog. Quite a difference. There is absolutely no follow up after you adopt. Read the descriptions on Pet Finder and you will immediately notice the over-use of the same cut and pasted phrases. It's difficult to feel like you're getting an honest assesment of each dog. 2 star rating from charity navigator. I absolutely wouldn't support this place financially. The reviews on indeed.com point to fear based management being used to bully employees who actually care about the animals.

This is a great service but almost useless if they are not open. Closing at 5pm is early but they…read moretend to close anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes early on most days. It would be nice to add a couple more hours to 6:30 or seven. Also longer hours on Saturday.

The Richland Habitat for Humanity has an amazing selection of household items and building…read morematerials to offer. I love the enthusiastic and helpful staff.

I've purchased a basketball hoop in great condition here, a large mirror and a few books. There's…read morealso furniture available and many other things for fixing the home; tile, laminate, paint, light fixtures, etc. Not the most well-lit or bright looking stores but a humble shop that adds variety to what people may be shopping for. Hours are limited, so try to go early if during the week.

From the owner: The Habitat Store is a unique thrift store that supports the work of Tri-County Partners Habitat…read morefor Humanity. We receive donations of new and used (in good condition) items from individuals, businesses and other community members to be sold to the general public. Donations are accepted Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the back of the building or you can schedule a pickup for large items. Proceeds help us build homes for qualified families in our community, keep waste from landfills, and supports reduce-reuse-recycle