I'm so grateful to the volunteers at Charlie's Closet. My husband had a serious operation and I…read moreneeded an electric bed. They put me in touch with someone who was donating and we picked it up within a week of asking. They also sent me home with a commode and chucks for the hospital bed. I was relieved and prepared for his recovery at home. Wonderful people providing a wonderful service to our community. Thank you, Charlie's Closet organizers and volunteers.

Over the years, we have had to borrow equipment, & have also donated to Charlie's Closet. We are…read moreso grateful for this much needed service. They were a godsend when equipment was needed quickly. Things were clean & in good working order. The volunteers were very helpful. Reminder --- (in response to the one star rating) --you cannot go there without an appointment. It is not a "store" where you can go in & pick out what you need. Call to order & set up an appointment, & your request will be ready & waiting for you.

I had a wonderful experience in adopting my cat. The volunteers are very caring and accommodating…read more I found the perfect cat in March and found the process detailed, but in a good way. The shelter strives to ensure that their cats go to kind and loving homes - and that is appreciated. Based on the care given to the cats (including veterinary care) the adoption fee is quite reasonable. I have all of the health history that I can easily get transferred to my vet. This is a wonderful shelter doing great work.

Our Family found what we thought was a great shelter. The cats seemed well and the caregivers were…read morefriendly. We put in our application immediately, but over a month passed and we never heard from them. Finally we contacted Forgotten Felines again only to learn they had declined without giving a reason. We've had multiple cats over the years, always indoor, never declawed. Almost all of which lived happily into their late teens or twenties. Heck, one of us came from a household that rehabilitated abandoned and injured animals. Such a disappointment.

Connecticut Foodshare Headquarters is located in Wallingford, Connecticut. Connecticut Foodshare…read moresupports individuals and families from one end of the state to another by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs to alleviate hunger. I got the opportunity to volunteer at Connecticut Foodshare from a fellow foodie who invited other foodie content creators. We had a great time, and we were able to help families all across the world. We had to go through an assortment of foods to ensure they were good, and we made boxes with assorted foods. We packed 16,637 pounds of food that would provide 13,864 meals for families. I'm excited that we had the chance to volunteer at Connecticut Foodshare, where I became an integral part of a team and provided essential support to those facing food insecurity.

Connecticut Foodshare HQ is located in Wallingford, CT with 85,000 square feet of space running…read moreoperations with 120 employees and gets assistance majority from volunteers. They have a beautiful mission to deliver an informed and equitable response to hunger by mobilizing community partners. I got the opportunity to volunteer with a group, all invited by word of mouth to sort produce separating spoiled products from the good ones. The staff were incredible with giving us the information we needed to directing us on how we can assist multiple families in need. At the end of the day, as a group we boxed 16,637 pounds of food that would impact 13,864 meals. That's incredible for 3 hours! It is amazing work and I commend all their staff for what they are doing every day to feed families in need!

I rescued my two puppies from Hope for Cleo and it was such a great experience to connect and adopt…read morethrough their organization. I still keep in touch with Amanda and Eric, they truly treat you like family and make the adoption process a breeze knowing they care so much for each and every dog in their care! Anyone looking to adopt should make their first and only stop at Hope for Cleo!

I've volunteered at a few rescues and this is the best rescue I have ever volunteered for. They…read moreare amazing people and care and love every one of the dogs like they are their own. The owners treat you like family. 10000/10 :)

what is currently happening at the Meriden Humane Society needs to be brought to light…read more Recently, volunteers have been dismissed simply for questioning leadership and not aligning with the organization's current ideology and decision-making. This followed the annual membership meeting on the 17th, which itself was deeply troubling--but that's a separate issue. What's most upsetting is that volunteers who have dedicated years of their lives to this shelter are being removed for speaking up. One individual who was recently dismissed volunteered for over a decade, fostered dogs, cleaned kennels, and served as an intake coordinator. These are people who give their time freely, who care deeply about the animals, and who are essential to the shelter's daily operations. Instead of valuing experience, dedication, and concern for animal welfare, leadership appears to be prioritizing ego and internal politics--things that have no place in a humane society. This lack of integrity and leadership ultimately harms the animals most, as volunteers are fired or leave in frustration, leaving fewer hands to care for dogs and cats who depend on them. I'm sharing this because people are being silenced and removed for making their voices heard. Transparency and accountability matter--especially in an organization entrusted with the care of vulnerable animals. Do better.

We had been searching for kittens to rescue for what felt like forever - every kitten we fell in…read morelove with was adopted by the time our application was marked as received. We are newly weds who just purchased a new home & couldn't wait to add to our growing family. We ended up adopting 2 adorable kittens from the same litter - brother and sister I saw photos of these rescued kittens from the Meriden humane society & my gut told me to call immediately and be persistent. I knew it was meant to be. The place is run strictly by volunteers & they were so wonderful and helpful - expediting my application & personally spending 20+ minutes speaking with me on the phone on the process & all the ways we can ensure our application is completed quickly. The kittens were living with a foster mama & papa (who were incredible). They raised such amazing, well-mannered, loving, polite, friendly, and snuggly kittens. I felt supported from the start & continue to feel supported as we transition. The kittens have transitioned so well. We truly feel like a family.

I picked up some lovely jewelry - Talbots, Chico's for $6-8. Great deals. Clean, great items.read more

yes, very helpful, lots of choices, prices are fair...they help put things in car with a dolly, so…read morethat makes it easy,..

The Country School develops character and leadership while delivering a world class education to…read moreeach of my 3 children. Every teacher cares about each of my children and each benefits from academic, athletic, and social emotional learning as the individuals they are. From the voice of my 4th grader: "I feel like we made the right transition to move to The Country School. TCS is just different. In a good way. It's not like any school I've ever known. I didn't know schools like TCS even existed. At my old school, I always had my hand up - knowing more than I was learning. I don't always have my hand up but that's a good thing because my teacher is challenging me with new strategies every day. Going to my old school I was knowing. At TCS, I can feel myself learning."

I love this school! We chose to send our 3 boys here for many reasons. Although the public school…read morehas an excellent reputation academically as does The Country School, this is where the similarities end. The Country School's culture is one of acceptance and nurturing. The emphasis on character building is just as important as academics. The small size of the school and classes makes this all possible and successful. The faculty is amazing. Every child is treated as an individual and taught in the same manner. I feel very fortunate to be able to drop my children off at school in the morning and have no worries of the bullying and harassment that my daughter experienced in Madison a Public School.