I was told on the phone they do not accept used clothing because the ladies would not wear them,…read morebut they would accept name brand and new clothing. Another time I was told that they don't have space. So they have space for new, name brand clothing but not for gently used? Doesn't make sense and something about this is really disturbing. Spin it any way you choose but it feels wrong. I donated everything to another pantry in Brooklyn and everything thing, shoes, clothing, bags, coats was gone in 30 minutes. I also had my daughter pack up all her gently used clothing, teaching her to help those in need but she learned another lesson and I will leave it there.

What an amazing time I had here today helping CHIPS to serve the community..... it was exactly…read morewhere I needed to be today. I absolutely LOVE to help others so this was definitely my kind of party. The staff was very friendly and nice. To be quite honest, I've never even heard of this place before this event but I'm so glad that I know about it now. I will definitely be back in the near future to volunteer again. CHIPS houses 9 young women who must be 21 years old and over and pregnant in their third trimester and allows them to have a place to stay for one year. They must go back to school and participate with in-house activities. CHIPS offers so much more programs as well. I spoke with Denise who is the executive director about the possibility of me coming back to volunteer with my church and she said that it was fine but I would have to participate in a training class which takes place the second Thursday of each month at 9 am and the last Thursday of the month at 6pm. I had a great time volunteering alongside my fellow Yelpers Peter D, William K, Aura B and Steven S. I'm looking forward to more opportunities like this in the future. Special thanks to Peter D for putting this together and allowing us to give back to the community. Life isn't just about receiving but also giving.

Shelter and staff is Ok for the most part if u have all your eggs in one bin (if u no what I'm…read moretrying to say). On the defense for others, the food for us should be ALOT better. THEY ARE GIVING US SLIM TO NONE FOOD 4 BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER. Quick ex: this Thursday night they gave pizza and a vegetable. If it wasn't for the donation from who knows where, ii would be hungry. Mind u I'm 35 fit, no mental health & work!!! ii find it unfair for them

Hello sir My name is Lamiaa Mohamed…read more Phone number 347-785-6061 Shelter/ 1424 Herkimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11233 I have been living in Shelter for more than 3 months The social worker treated me in a racist and insulting manner for 3 months, refused to a apply me for voucher and gave false information More than months she refused meet me. I didn't know what the reason and why is it racist religion or what. I meet the director of shelter many times and told her every thing happened with me she gave me different appointments as in imagining below and whe I go to the worker social services on the time I didn't find here. Is this policy for the camba.org Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks.

I noticed that a lot of the businesses in my neighborhood don't have reviews, so I'll start with…read morethe Peter Young Shelter. Now, I've never stayed at the Shelter, or any shelter for that matter, but this one is very attractive from the outside. Built in a former armory, it looks like a castle with its turrets and big arched doorways. There's been a lot of talk in the neighborhood about the city consolidating other shelters and making the Peter Young location a primary intake center for the area. Naturally no one is excited about the idea of our block being ground zero for the down and out, so here's hoping the city comes up with a better plan. In the meanwhile, I try not to linger outside the shelter and attract any unwanted attention, but I have to say that the interactions I've had with the guys hanging out front have been fairly pleasant. One guy told me I was an angel. Nothin' wrong with that. So for your friendly residents and nice architecture, Peter Young Shelter I give you 3 stars.

It is SOOO strange to write a review for a house of worship! I am not a religious gal (I put the…read mores-e-c-u-l-a-r in secular) - and it's been a lot of years since I've been to any service. I attended a Saturday morning service and Bat Mitzvah, and was impressed as soon as I walked in the building, I was immediately impressed with how light, bright and open everything was. The rabbi has a great personality - his love really comes through. The cantor has one of the most amazing singing voices I've ever heard - she is phenomenal! This is a reform congregation - and as the reviewer Joel mentioned - everyone is welcome! Gay, interfaith, whatever. It's a very warm and inviting place of community. I don't know that I was touched by the spirit to seek out a religious connection - but if that ever were to happen, I'd really hope I could find a place like BHS to call home. It's what a religious institution should be!

This is an amazing reform synagogue located in the heart of Brooklyn Heights. It is a warm and…read more welcoming community with an outstanding Rabbi. It has programs for infants through seniors. Interfaith and gay families have a home at the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue. There is a great concern for Tzedakah, education and mutual support. BHS has been running a homeless shelter for over 20 years, religious services, educational programs and social events. It is a place that can easily become your home.

Me and my girlfriend have volunteered for brooklyn animal action for about 3 months. We also just…read morerecently adopted two amazing sisters from them. The dedication that they have to saving cats and finding them good homes is amazing. The adoption process was thorough and they made sure to answer any questions and ensure we were thoroughly prepared.

Kind, passionate, sincere, professional rescue, foster, and adoption team! We are so in love with…read moreEva and Raven ... our rescues from Crown Heights.

So happy that this community center is doing a toy drive for the holidays, during a season where…read moremoney is tight for so many.

Skumbags. I brought back the truck with the same amount of gas I got it with and they charged me…read more$11 for gas simply because I put the keys in the drop box after closing hours. I was not there to justify that say I brought back the truck with the same amount of gas I got it with. I have a receipt to show how much gas I put in the truck. Rip off to the highest extent. This is not the way to gain extra dollars from customers.

WARNING: SERIOUS RAT INFESTATION!!…read more Rented unit #4903 for 3 months. Opened it to find 20+ LIVE RATS had taken over. Video proof below. Everything contaminated with droppings and urine. Multiple items destroyed. Clearly a facility-wide issue as numerous other complaints have been reported. Management's response? Blamed ME for having one sealed food bag in storage and denied all responsibility. Other customers here have mentioned similar rat problems. Health hazard concerns: - Active rodent infestation in multiple units - Potential hantavirus exposure - Facility clearly has inadequate pest control I've filed complaints with NYC Health Department and 311. Currently working on compensation for destroyed belongings. If you're currently storing here: CHECK YOUR UNIT NOW and document everything. If considering this location: Look elsewhere unless you like rap poop and piss on your t-shirts and mattresses. Will update if they resolve this, but so far completely unresponsive to the serious health risks at their facility.

This started as a mission to find a Hash (expat international) group meetup somewhere in this vast…read morepark, but since we didn't connect it turned out to be a "walk in the park" and pure joy. Central Park may be in a more convenient location for tourists, but Prospect Park is a divine place to explore, with plenty of twists and turns, and what the heck is that? Lots to look at! The other thing I liked was that we found free on-street parking right across the street on Ocean Avenue. Amazingly we also found parking right by Central Park as well. (This trip was a superb driving one) Even hanging out in the van, having a cold one at the parking spot was a fun experience. There's even a cafe in the middle of the park that is super nice! Worth seeking out when visiting Brooklyn.

One of my favorite things about Brooklyn is Prospect Park. Even though it's large, as you can…read moreimagine it gets busy on the weekends. Lots of families, etc. Still, it can be an enjoyable time. I do prefer weekday visits myself. The walking/bike paths are a great way to see the park in its entirety. Plenty of green space for a picnic, playing frisbee, etc. Playground and splash pads as well. Of course, I can't forget the lake with all of the ducks splashing about. It's really a wonderful way to spend a day in Brooklyn, getting away from it all.

I'm also having a hard time with project renewal. Got my voucher, found an apartment (on my own),…read moreall paperwork is done, but after 2 months I am still waiting for my move out date. Why? Everything reviewed by Mr. P is 100 percent correct. I'm trying to get out too!

Outside Private Contractor Project Renewal runs the Shelter. They are not DHS workers. Their staff…read moreis disrespectful. Especially the females. This is a bad thing. They don't belong in a men's shelter. The food is horrible. Although this is suppose to be a new shelter, they have removed fans, air conditioning, and the water fountain serves up warm water. So when the hot weather comes, people are going to suffer. In the bathrooms, there is no soap to wash your hands, no paper towels to dry your hand, and they removed all of the shower heads so when you try take a shower, it just comes from the overhead pipes. They are also legal thieves. What they do like most Private Contractors is extract taxpayer money from The City, provide little or no services, and then take credit for something that they don't do. For example, you are homeless with no assets. You go meet your case worker where they tell you, You need documentation. Then they tell you to go to HRA to open a case. After that, all they do from that first encounter, they just monitor what you are doing. Once you get the documents that you need, you are on your own. There are no programs to put you in housing nor do they provide program assistance to get you out of the homeless system. To give you an idea how much Project Renewal makes in a month, the City pays about 1500 a bed. Times that by 177 beds equals $265,500 a MONTH. This is just from 1 Shelter. This should give an idea how broken the system is, and how thievery comes into play here. They also don't allow food from the outside to eat in the cafeteria. Stay away if you can. I am trying to get out of here.

I was always secretly searching for a good church home, but never really found one that spoke to me…read morein NYC. I tried the Hillsong mega experiences and also tried the traditional Methodist and Pentecostal environments. Non really resonated with my core at all. I didn't feel at home. When i tried Forefront, i didn't have any expectations. Church was warm and non invasive. People are real and humble. It's OK to not know what you're suppose to do at church but feel apart of it (this is what struck me most). There was a combination of good, warm music that got me into a peaceful state. The band that rotates every week are just really good folks who want to jam out to Christian Worship music! The Lead Pastor Jonathan is super relatable and is someone you would have a cold beer with. He's not your traditional pastor. He comes from a non-traditional background with an interesting upbringing which is why he's so relatable. I would consider Forefront a very progressive church, inclusive and diverse to all folks who are questioning. If you're looking for a warm comforting church filled with young families, professionals, artists or just anyone looking for Christ. This one works very well! This is my second year with Forefront Brooklyn and enjoy going every week. Free coffee and local bagels to boot! What's not to love?!

This church is near and dear to my heart. I started going to forefront when I was 14, so it's been…read more11 years. I have met so many friends that have selflessly helped me through difficult times with prayer and actions. I occasionally sing during worship service with my mother who is very active in the church. I also volunteer at KidsStuff, caring for children of all ages making art, reading passages, and singing songs. This is an inclusive FOR ALL church and has many small groups where you can connect with the community outside of service (game nights, poetry readings, etc.). It is the first place I have felt completely welcome and accepted for who I am. You are never preached down to or judged. I have found friendships, work connections, and most importantly people who have become family.