Today's lunch at Gather 55, the latest Hands on Hartford food experience, offered up a truly…read morewonderful meal. The place was packed but the front of the house rep found us a perfect table against the rear wall with a view of the dining room. The gentleman who fixed/adjusted our table did a super job; hate those wobbly tables I always manage to find. The menus were clear and the ordering was super easy. The end product went way above our expectations. My dining partner ordered the Chicken Salad plate with a pasta side included. The chicken was fresh, tender and delicious [I stole a piece] and the penne pasta was just right while the celery and walnuts added crunch. I had the Salmon Wrap with spinach, avocado and ginger vinaigrette. The wrap was huge and the salmon perfectly cooked while the added ingredients made the dish even better. The crowd was lively and the atmosphere was full of love. We will return! Want to try the breakfast.

The food and service were very good and the service was great. I had a walnut cranberry salad that…read morewas fresh a d tasteful with a light vinegrette dressing. I took what was left from lunch home and had two more meals from it.

Soooo disappointing! We were trying to do a good thing and donate a lightly used recliner in great…read morecondition. When they came to pick it up, they were not nice to my elderly parents and they refused to take the chair. When I got back & called for clarification, at first the man was very nice. Once he looked up my "account," he suddenly turned rude. I was told it had too much wear & they needed "store-ready" items. This is a donation!!! If people are really in need, they would welcome something like we were donating - very, very little wear, but, yes, used. I will never donate to Salvation Army again. We will find Goodwill or other charities more accepting and appreciative!

What a rewarding experience! You get so much more than you give. It is very hard to write a review…read morebecause this is not something tangible, what you gain is almost selfish, that smile is worth a million bucks!

From the owner: CT Big Brothers Big Sisters Providing children facing adversity with strong and enduring,…read moreprofessionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

IF YOU TRULY NEED HELP - DO NOT, LET ME REPEAT, DO NOT CALL THESE PEOPLE. They say they will help…read moreyou but truthfully they throw you in a hotel that they knowingly has issues with car break-ins, though they will tell you otherwise. I had my catalytic converter cut out of my car overnight and found out from other women in similar situations that it was a regular occurrence that interval house WAS in fact aware of. Because I did not make enough money, and now had no working vehicle, they left me to be homeless because I could not relocate my entire life from Hartford county all the way over to Windham, almost an hour a day. I was referred to 211 and left to either live in a broken car in a hotel parking lot or go back to my abuser's house, because CT is a not a right to shelter state and 211 doesn't give immediate shelter. My worker, Edna, did absolutely NOTHING to help me find some kind of help in the county I lived in and needed to stay in due to the several doctors and daily appointments I could not just move to Windham. I ended up spending all of my savings just to stay in the hotel for as long as I could but without any friends or living family I now am living back in my abuser's home where I am struggling to survive on a daily basis. They will not help you. They will hang up the phone on you. You are better off being homeless or hoping to God you get someone else that maybe will help. This place did nothing to help someone who was abused their entire life. I was left to fend for myself and now I'm back to square one. I was told maybe they weren't the right program for me. Don't expect anything from them.

From the owner: Interval House is the largest agency in the State of Connecticut providing intervention services…read morefor victims of domestic violence and their families, serving the City of Hartford and 23 surrounding towns. We operate a 24-hour hotline (860-838-8467) and provide counseling and safety planning, emergency shelter, court advocacy, support groups, and community education.

What a wonderful organization. Very helpful and understanding. Arrived on time and were very…read moreprofessional and thoughtful!

Good Cause Gifts, is a beautiful gift shop in West Hartford Center. They are non profit and support…read morethe disabled citizens within the community. There are so many beautiful and unique items in this store. They sell home decor items, dog items, toys and clothing for babies, women's clothing and jewelry, and seasonal items. There's a nice selection of West Hartford themed items, if you're visiting here, or if you'd like to get someone a gift from West Hartford, this is the place. I personally loved the variety of candles and each one is labeled with a specific West Hartford location. They way the store is decorated is so attention detailed and lovely. The employees are pleasant, always ready to answer questions and chat. They also offer gift wrapping on anything you purchase. I love stopping by this store. While the items are a bit more costly, they are supporting a wonderful cause, and they are not easy to come across in other places. I'd say treat your self or someone you know to a little gift from Good Cause Gifts, you'll be doing a good cause.

This is absolutely the cutest locally owned business I have seen in a while. The staff is so…read morefriendly and helpful! As soon as I entered they told me all about the business. They help adults with all kinds of disabilities and they are not for profit. There's an assortment of clothes baby items HomeGoods and so many very cute things. This is going to be my newest go to gift shop. While there I bought the cutest little jacket I can't wait for fall to wear it!

After tonight's wonderful urban greenhouse party (seriously, the coolest fundraiser of the year),…read moreI'm freshly reminded of why I love the Knox Parks Foundation. I've had my community garden plot through KNOX (at the UCONN Law School) for the last four seasons and I'm so thankful to have that beautiful oasis in the middle of the city. Beyond the community gardens, KNOX spearheads tons of wonderful programs in Hartford including the Greater Hartford Green Team, Hartford Cleans Up, Trees for Hartford Neighborhoods, and tons of education initiatives. We're definitely lucky to have them in the city!

I had such a great time at this years Greenhouse Party Fundraiser! It was my first time in…read moreattendance and I'm so thrilled that I went. I've never partied in a greenhouse before but what a great way to emulate summer in the dead of winter. This exclusive "midsummer dreaming" fundraiser, adorned with dimmed lights, draped florals and "fairies" was filled with people ready to have a great time. The free coat check, unlimited beer and alcohol as well as tasty food and desserts was a wonderful recipe for mixing a mingling. I conversed with so many people, who like me, wanted to enjoy this unique party in perfect "spring time" weather. I absolutely loved the variety in the silent auction. I tried to win the lawn landscaping makeover.....but I was out bid. The food was delicious and the drinks were perfect. How could I ever forget....the DJ was flawless!!!! This event has sparked my interest in The Knox Park Foundation and will be eager to support them in the future.

The place is no longer here in the shopping plaza. Was a little excited to check it out but then…read morewhen we showed up it wasn't there. I think a recycle store took its place.

I love thrift shopping. I had to check this place out. The store was pretty large and spacious…read more Everything was nicely organized; from the books, toys, shoes, home decor, and clothes. Most of the clothes and shoes were organized by color/size. Don't forget to look at the sign when you enter, items are on sale based on the color of the week/day. The donation box is also inside the store if you wish to donate your items. I found a cute onesie and toddler shirt for $3.70 total. Thrift shopping is like treasure hunting, sometimes you find something good, other times you don't. Overall, a decent thrift shop for a good cause.