A love train…read more URRKN stands for Underground Railroad Rescue Kitty Network and was started by Tina LaBlanc in Oct of 2011. It's a way of transporting kitties from shelters, foster homes and temporary homes to their "forever homes". It's basically a series of wonderful volunteers that are willing to transport cats from one place to another. One long trips each volunteer will drive whatever distance they feel comfortable and then meet another volunteer at a prearranged location. On a long trip it might be many volunteers that selflessly give their time and transportation to help the kitty get to it's finally destination. A person waiting for the kitty can actually keep track on the progress as the cat travels on it's "love train". We recently adopted a kitty from Florida that had to be transported to Rhode Island. We contacted URRKN and volunteers were quickly arranged so our kitty, Gersemi, arrived to us quickly and in great health and spirits. There is no charge for this incredible service but of course donations are accepted. It all depends on the kindness and generosity of strangers who anonymously do good without asking for anything but a simple thank you. The volunteers of the URRKN along with Tina LaBlanc, are doing great deeds in a quiet way. Such acts of kindness for no other reason but to be kind are wonderful and rare things that should never be taken for granted. https://www.facebook.com/groups/URRKN/

So I feel the need to respond to the negative reviews, especially Brenda T. Our Gersemi was…read moretransported prior to our donation being sent in. So it is simply not true that the cats will not be transported unless large sums of money are donated. It is true that organization times vary. Ours was fairly long - but that was the fault of the foster mom and myself not staying "on task". Certainly, one of the tie-ups was getting Gersemi's health records, without which she would not have been transported. So any driver should know that they are transporting a sick or contagious cat, and keep it isolated during transport. If the adopter is so equipped to nurse a sickly cat back to health, or willing to share their home with only one cat because it has FIV and is contagious, more power to her/him. I cannot speak to the incidences of volunteers being asked to donate money for administrators expenses. That would be a "poor choice" on Tina's part. If asked, just say "no". Unfortunately, in large organizations, there are always personal friendships that develop that may appear to be favoritism or, on the other hand, conflicts that arise. It's just not logical to expect anything else. Our particular experience happened to be superlative. All the volunteers were spot on. Everyone kept everyone else informed as to the progress, where Gersemi was, and when the next transporter could expect her to arrive. Even had a short update from the person at the B&B. Gersemi arrived in apparent good condition and good spirits. Especially after having spent two days in various cars. In fact, I think Gersemi took to it better than my husband does/did!

Wow, what a great Christmas event yesterday…read more Toys, toys, and toys. Multiple school sports teams, ROTC, and several American Legions all came out to assist local volunteers in celebrating. Santa came, and all were fed hot food, were able to get items from the pantry, and enjoyed music and community. Check out all services offered year-round.

Great people work there and they offer great prices/deals. There is also always a good variety of…read moreitems from which to choose.

I've donated to Hope's Closet for years and have always been happy to support the organization…read more Today, however, I had a disappointing experience. I pulled up to unload a few donations, which took less than a minute, and the employee immediately complained about my truck's exhaust and told me I needed to shut it off. I understand being mindful of air quality, but the interaction felt unnecessary and came across as rude, especially considering how quickly I was unloading. A little kindness and appreciation toward people donating their time and items would go a long way. I understand the concern about exhaust, but the way it was addressed felt unnecessarily abrupt. I was unloading for less than a minute and would have appreciated a polite request rather than being told what I "need" to do next time

At first, I wasn't sure what to expect when I dropped off a mama cat and her kittens at…read moreCompassionate Care for Paws--the setup felt a little informal, and I was nervous. But once I got there, I saw they had all their paperwork clearly posted, and the people were warm, responsive, and genuinely caring. They took the cats in without hesitation and made sure everything was done properly. It ended up being a really positive experience, and I felt safe leaving the animals in their care. They're clearly doing good work for animals in need, and I think they deserve community support and donations to keep going.

From the owner: We are a nonprofit animal rescue and welfare organization. We assist with your pet needs. We have…read moreadoptable pets, We assist with pet supplies and medical bills. We take ALL donations, and they are tax deductible.

I do not partake in distributions from St. Mary's Food Bank. I stay out of the right lane…read moreoneastbound Thomas Road east of NAPA Automotive on morning drives. And we contribute. I once lived in a bountiful where an immense freezer could be filled with earth's goodness of vegetables and fruits for a small expense in miles and cash. Not that easy in Arizona. The freezer was donated to St. Mary's - and welcomed. We keep our pantry stocked. When the "Best By" dates geow near on pantry goods, they are donated to St. Mary's and refreshed. I want to contribute quality to those less blessed than I have been. And, St. Mary's, being a religious organization charity, blesses families, and individuals with the foundation of living - food. A good value for all.

This is my second time at the St.Mary's food bank and this place has been there for ages…read more The volunteering system is pretty good where we pack boxes with food. This is served all over Arizona. I went with my office team and there were many more. It's a great way to give back to community. We learned that these food are given to many homeless, below poverty line people. I am so glad to have volunteered at this place coz they organize it pretty good and have a well set system.

This Masonic lodge is a shining example of what Masonry can bring- both to the community and to the…read moreman who approaches it as a Candidate. They sponsor several yearly community events, such as an annual barbecue, which are always well-attended and a great amount of fun. Several monthly potlucks and other social gatherings highlight their calendar as well. The brethren at Acacia are all very welcoming, and new candidates are always received with hospitality, fraternity, and genuine interest. The dedication of these men to the Craft is admirable and inspiring, and their presence is truly a blessing to the West Valley.

This is what a lodge should be. Great leadership and Great membership. Every Tuesday something is…read moregoing on at the lodge.

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