I stopped by to drop off adoption application paperwork, and cuddled all kitties within reach…read more Board members will now review the application, and when I get a green light, it's good for six months. The cost of the adoption covers rabies/distemper shots, deworming, a flea treatment, and the placement of an RFID, as well as the usual spay/neuter. We had passed a farm earlier in the week with a sign, "Free Kittens"; it was only by doing the calculations of all the eventual costs that made it possible to resist.

Awesome people! Great animals! Slow moving animals but they are respectful and helpfulread more

Warpaint Project is a 501c3 nonprofit organization of artists who create art as an ArtCouple, who…read morecreate art TOGETHER, using two different styles of art. Their paintings could have been in galleries, and museums, and sold for unknown fortunes, but instead, they donate them to cancer Kids and Women fighting cancer. They write the story about each painting and tell the story of families devastated by cancer. Since 2019, they donated 391 paintings, each [painting custom-made for the person it was donated to. Google -Warpaint Project- see what art is supposed to be about. Art=healing

From the owner: In December of 2018, Aubre would visit an old friend, learning Mary was fighting breast cancer for…read morethe last five years. By the end of the day Mary would show Aubre her double mastectomy scars putting into motion what is The WarPaint Project today.

I love this place! BSRA is a fun, welcoming club that has rowing for all ages and experience…read morelevels. You can take learn-to-row courses, then row for fitness a couple times a month, or train intensely for summer and fall races. Buffalo River Rowing Club has close to 100 masters age 23 up to 82. Junior boys and girls from Western New York can get out on the river alongside high school programs at Buffalo SEM and Canisius. We Can Row Buffalo is a program for women who are cancer survivors or current patients. The Row Buffalo team brings together the best high school and college men to race, and win, at elite summer regattas. There are programs for 7th and 8th graders as well as young people with different developmental abilities.

From the owner: Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association (BSRA), a nonprofit athletic organization located at 405 Ohio…read moreSt. in the city along the Buffalo River, recently announced a variety of summer programs for novice to experienced rowers of all ages. Youth Programs: -BSRA's Youth Learn-to-Row summer camp program teachers participants how to become rowers. Students will learn the lingo, how to get in and out of a boat, use an oar, carry boats and oars, work with a large team and what it means to be a teammate. This camp is for ages 12 to 16, and athletes of all sizes are welcome. No prior rowing experience is necessary. -Modified Sculling is a program for kids in 7th and 8th grade. This program is a notch up from our Learn to Row introductory camps. Athletes will learn how to scull (2 oars/rower) and utilize small 1-2 person shells. -BSRA Juniors is a program for kids in 7th-12th grade. This team practices 5-6 days a week, and travels to competitions around New York State, Pennsylvania and Canada.

We all know how hard it can be to seek out help when we need it the most. In my case, I found…read moremyself needing clarification on my career path, which hadn't been serving me. This is where Sharp Human Resources comes in. Karen's insights were exactly what I needed to figure out my next career move. When I found myself unexpectedly unemployed a few years ago, my regular therapist referred me to Karen. I immediately set up an appointment within a week. Even though we met only once, my meeting with Karen changed the course of my career path for the better. We met at Panera at the time, and for an hour, we worked to pinpoint what I truly wanted out of a job. Karen suggested I use Truity.com to utilize their career profile surveys, and that I think about what I truly wanted to do for work. Using these prompts and my survey results, I tailored my job search around these traits. This story has a very happy ending, as I found a job that I love, one that plays to the strengths we pinpointed at our meeting. If you find yourself in need of career counseling, I highly recommend Karen for her insight and services. This is another case of a five star review for a business I hope to never need again, but in the event that I do, I will happily book another appointment. It can be tough to find a job no matter the circumstances that led you to looking for another job, and it's reassuring to have a knowledgeable career counselor in your corner.

From the owner: SharpHR Career Coaching combines over 25 years of real Human Resources experience with a…read morepersonalized, step by step approach to help people navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. I work with individuals who feel stuck, are changing careers, or are reentering the workforce, helping them not only improve their resume and LinkedIn, but truly understand their value and direction. My approach is supportive, honest, and practical, giving clients both the strategy and the confidence they need to move forward and stand out in today’s job market.

Absolutely unprofessional place! They take all your money promise you that you can retire and want…read moremake life easier! Todd was very short with me and my husband, we left feeling like he wanted us just for our money and not a single care in the world

Todd, thanks for the financial review you did for my parents. They are impressed and thrilled with…read moreyour professionalism and knowledge. They have a lot of decisions to make but are grateful that you are there to help them... so am I.

The Goulash Chronicles: A Descent into Aquatic Purgatory I…read morehave returned from the brink, though a piece of my soul remains trapped in the filter of the YMCA shallow end. For those tracking my descent into madness, prepare yourselves for a tale of liquid treachery and the most disinterested deity to ever wear a polyester whistle. The Treacherous Shallows My journey began following a grueling session with my interpretive hopscotch league. I was seeking the baptismal clarity of the pool; instead, I found a lukewarm grave. I stepped into the shallow end--a depth so pathetic it barely dampened my shins--and promptly began to perish. It was a feat of anatomical impossibility. I was drowning in what was essentially a glorified puddle, my dignity dissolving faster than a cheap bouillon cube. Every desperate splash was a testament to my own physical incompetence, a silent scream for a God who had clearly clocked out for lunch. The Human Tsunami Enter Abdula: a child of such monumental, gravitational presence that his mere entry into the water caused a localized sea-level rise. Abdula did not swim; he displaced. His rolls functioned as organic flotation devices that defied both the laws of physics and the Geneva Conventions. He was a whirling dervish of "fat-chud energy," flailing with a smugness that suggested he knew his sheer mass would eventually beach me like a tragic, hopscotching whale. The Goulash God And then, there was The Sentinel. A towering, golden-haired colossus of questionable Eastern European origin--a man who radiated the "musty gym locker" chic of a disgraced Olympic shot-putter. Perched atop his throne like a bored Roman emperor, he managed a feat of multitasking that would make Gordon Ramsay weep. In one hand: a steaming bowl of industrial-grade goulash. In the other: a cracked iPhone, where he was aggressively day-trading crypto with the frantic energy of a man who had already lost his house. As Abdula's tidal waves threatened to consume my very existence, our "hero" didn't reach for a buoy. He reached for a spoon. He sat there, stirring his stew with a rhythmic, soul-crushing indifference. He watched me gasp for air in four inches of water, locked eyes with my fading soul, whispered a solemn "Walahi," and returned to his failing portfolio. The scent of paprika and despair hung heavy in the humid air. The Verdict Eventually, the universe grew bored of mocking me, and I crawled onto the tiles, shivering and defeated. Abdula remained, a glorious, floating island of chaos. The lifeguard didn't offer a towel; he merely grunted at a particularly nasty dip in the Ethereum markets and took another bite of his meat-slurry. Ambiance: Damp basement meets high-stakes gambling den. Safety: Non-existent, unless you can be rescued by a flying potato. The Lifeguard: A professional gatekeeper of death who prioritizes stew over stewardship. Final Rating: * 5 Stars for the existential crisis. 0 Stars for the rescue. Infinity Stars for Abdula's majestic, physics-defying girth. Beware the Shallows. Beware the Goulash. Walahi.

Amazing place one of my favorite YMCA gyms in erie. But Lucy the front desk representative, very…read morerude.

Allen Street Consulting is a little office in a little corner of Allentown with a lot to offer…read more Their team will help set up your business by providing services customized to your particular needs. They also offer accounting services. We were sooooo lost without them. We found them through a referral made by another small business owner and what a difference...worth every single penny. They taught us everything from QuickBooks to what to do with a receipt. We are planning to use them for accounting as well in the near future. Every single start-up should plan to invest in this service. Without question. The best part is that they don't try to oversell. They know you are on a budget and so they don't mind if you plan ahead and prepare yourself so that when they come in you can be as time efficient as possible. They will give you homework. Do it! They multi-task with you and a lot can be accomplished. If we could only turn back the time! HA!

From the owner: Bookkeeping * Payroll * Taxes * Accounting Softwareread more

My wife and I attended a free workshop for first time home buyers at this location. The workshop…read moreleader was very knowledgeable about the content and kept the class engaging and interesting by seeking input from people in the workshop that have purchased homes before. Lunch was provided. I recommend this organization for at least the workshops.

From the owner: Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Buffalo, Inc. is a local nonprofit Agency established in…read more1965. We offer a wide array of services that provide solutions to the complex financial side of our lives. Counseling sessions focus on proper budgeting techniques, debt repayment options, student loan assistance, small business advice, credit report education and credit score explanations. CCCS of Buffalo also offers free financial literacy classes in the WNY community to schools, colleges/universities, churches, and companies of all sizes!

Ten Thousand Villages is a fair trade gift shop. So there were really unique items from around the…read moreworld. When we visited on a Sunday afternoon, half of the back area was sectioned off so there wasn't a whole lot of items to browse. I'm under a tight budget so the prices here didn't appeal to me, but they were overall pretty reasonable. And it's great that the items weren't trendy items semi-massed produced that's sold under the guise of a gift shop trying to make it appear unique or local ish. You know what I mean?! The hubs actually surprised me because he ended up with some Feelgoodz house slippers. He loves online shopping more than being in-person at a store. So after he kept examining a pair of slippers and looking at prices online, he said he'd take 'em. I guess he went for a functional item. I've never encountered a whole store with fair trade items (not that I can remember) so running into this one was really cool. If we are to be consumers in this world, why not make it count a bit.

Last week my husband and I decided to check out the Elmwood shops and took a nice walk around the…read moreneighborhood. This is the only shop that really stood out to me. The merchandise was affordable and actually things I would buy. The cashier was super friendly but not pushy and really helpful. I know this is more of a chain store but I've never seen one before and I really enjoyed our visit.