This is a quaint well maintained town. You really feel the rural west Penn atmosphere. People…read moreseem friendly and they have the basic services. Some day may stop and stay here.

Only in Johnstown, Pa. would this happen…read more.. My Mom had passed away and to make a long story short, it took weeks to get her ashes, because of an ordered autopsy, even though the autopsy and cremation was performed in Johnstown. The weeks were dreadful for the entire family and once we got the remains and were able to bury my mother it was a bit of a relief. Having the church service certainly helped as well. Many went back over to the cemetery, prayed and said our goodbyes with flowers and then we went back to my mother's house. My good natured and fun loving sister in law piped up, "let's go to the American Legion" Some jumped at the idea, others like myself said, nah and she said " Mom wanted us to celebrate, not sit here bumming out." I didn't want to be a party pooper so I agreed and it was right down the street. I said okay, I will go for one. ha ha ha ha ha! My father was a member here for years and we all used to go to the annual picnics and my brothers belonged, so we were pretty well welcomed and everyone shared with their sympathy's in the loss of Mom and Gram and bought us drinks! I ordered a Chardonnay and they laughed hysterically and offered me some kind of wine from a gallon jug. I passed and had a vodka and squirt when they couldn't make me a margarita either. The room has a large bar and a lounge area that is half the size, the rest of the area has a pool table and a free popcorn machine! Hello, I forgive you for your wine and cocktail selection. They also had a help yourself hot dog station where you were trusted to take your fifty cents to the bar. Did I say that I was only going to have one? Silly me, this is fun and forgetting all about my woes was nice. I shot pool with my brothers, did shots of tequila with my nieces and sister in laws, ate a couple of dogs and had lots of free popcorn. American Legions do allow smoking so be prepared for that and the drinks are priced incredibly low. After this evening I was surprised to drive by the legion at nine or ten in the morning and see the parking lot fairly full with regulars there having their "breakfast" drink! We laughed, shared stories and cried. It was great to spend time like this together with my brothers and their families. I'm so glad that I went. .

This review is from a call made there to check on who places flags at the cemeteries. The woman…read morewho answered the phone was so nice and gave the info I needed. She was patient with my questions and very kind. How nice in todays world to talk with someone that actually wants to help. Thank YOU American Legion

Non-profit??? Theft of consumers money must be enough for…read morethem. I know SSA fraud line has been contacted, as well as other Indiana officials, why is this organization still able to except new consumers? After initial meeting phone calls are not returned. No visits, no how are you can I help you with any thing? Nothing! They are thieves!!! PLEASE BEWARE!

I have been trying to talk to my sister's counselor, He never returns my calls. That was very…read moredifficult to put together. Rallies Maple heights hair doesn't even put my phone call through to her. They tell me she doesn't want to talk to anybody if they answer the phone at all. It's very frustrating when you live in another state and you can't find out if your sister is alive or dead. I would not recommend them.

I had the pleasure of volunteering here recently. I have volunteered throughout the city at…read moreseveral different nonprofits in the city and I have to say that this is one that probably touches more lives than any other in the city. What they do here is not a small feat. What goes into to what they accomplish here is many man hours of a dedicated workforce. On top of those that are employed this place also depends on the many that walk through those doors and chip in whenever they can. While here I was told that some of the volunteer days that they have planned are booked months in advance. The facility is top notch and runs like a well oiled machine. However they have said that they have already outgrown this facility space. Even though that may be the case, they don't let that stop their mission. The families that the GPCFB reach are many and without them would not be able to maintain a home life that is perceived as normal. What little you can give is greatly appreciated and there are donation bins inside the front doors. Did you know that they get more donations for items that are considered junk food than healthy food items? That trail mix does seem nutritious, but what really helps them out was that fruits, vegetables, meat and the like.

Hunger is one subject that rarely comes up in discussions about food. When the subject of hunger…read moredoes come up, it remains limited to talk of the developing world. It is difficult to think about the fact that adults and children here in the States are going to sleep with pangs in their stomachs. It's easier to think about where to get good pho instead. In 2009 it was reported that over 50 million Americans were living in "food insecure" households. It's cliche to ask this, but have you ever in your life had to wonder where your next meal might come from? I hope you haven't, but if you have, that's food insecurity. For some, the situation is temporary. For others it's a chronic hardship. In these dire, murky economic times where the gulf between the wealthy and the impoverished is only growing, food banks are as essential as they've ever been, and The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank has been meeting that need throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania for more decades than I've been alive. Annually, the Food Bank allocates 21 million pounds of food from their Duquesne warehouse via manifold avenues not limited to senior citizen centers, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and pantries. And if you think that you will never find yourself relying on a food bank to feed you or your family, you should read this article from late last year... http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2010/11/22 Hunger is spreading, even into the supposedly lush, insulated suburbs. Food banks can help stifle and even reverse that tragic advancement. After all, you never know when the rug you're standing on will be yanked right out from under your feet, and yes it could be YOU someday. So, if you're not going to donate food or funds to the address above out of a concern for those who are not as privileged as you are, do so out of self-interest. As long as we support our local food banks, they will continue to be there for all of us if and when we need them. If you can't afford to give money, take a look inside your cupboard. Are you really planning on making something with that can of Cream of Mushroom Soup?

I love this place. It is different from other thrift stores that I have visited. It is not at all…read morelike how you would expect a thrift shop to look. It is clean, I'm not saying that most thrift stores are not clean, but the way that this is set up it gives off a pristine appearance. Now, just to make things clear, yes, they are a thrift store. However they only deal with home furnishings and home decor. If you are just looking for a bargain, this may not be your place to go. The way it is set up you actually feel like you are in a run of the mill furniture store. It is rather large inside and you might find something you didn't expect in here. Merchandise changes frequently, so coming back may be a different experience. Customer service is top notch here and basically cuts out the guess work. I had a question on whether they had an item or not and with the answer I got it saved me from browsing and become frustrated. Hours are a bit odd, so make sure you call ahead to see if they are open or look them up online.

I visited the Tag Sale Shoppe at the behest of 2 of my friends and I sure was glad I did!…read moreI purchased a couple of items there, and I will surely be a returning customer!! Thank you !!! A-1 Shoppe!!!