Beyond grateful that this place exists! They were available in a time of need and showed up big for…read moreour family while our son recovered in the hospital. We all need some support sometimes (in our case in the middle of the night in a new city with an injured kid) and it's people who work at places like this that restore faith in humanity.

Ronald McDonald House is an amazing resource for anyone who has to go through the emotional…read morerollercoaster ride of having a sick child in the hospital. This organization provides everything, from housing, to food, to even laundry and transportation. Every volunteer and staff member provides compassionate support to families, and does everything in their power to allow families to stay united during trying times. My friend faced such a situation recently, and I cannot thank Ronald McDonald House of Albany enough for being such a invaluable resource to her. If you have the means, I highly recommend volunteering or donating to this worthy charity. The work they do is beyond words.

Hope house ,HA,MORE LIKE JOKE HOUSE ,this program is completely out of control, from the moment you…read morearrive you begin to realize that what they told you upon addmission doesn't add up to what's going on in the house , they recently lost a program mananager , and ever since then shit just hit the fan , kids smoking in the bathrooms , gang affiliation, physical altercations left and right , favoritism amongst counselors and clients , and most of all staff lying to clients, there's always a constant rule change . Once your there you can clearly realize which staff are in it for the pay and who are in it for helping children succeed, certain staff try there very hardest to show children that's there's more to life then to doing drugs , but on the other hand there's the staff members who don't necessarily care , i think nobody should send there kid here , it's an unsafe environment and not in a good area either .

From the owner: Welcome to Hope House. HOPE HOUSE For more than 40 years. Where Recovery Lives.Hope House Inc.,…read morefounded in 1967, is an award-wining, residential recovery program located in the Capital District of New York State. It is an intensive, full-immersion

This review is regarding volunteer experiences at the Regional Food Bank…read more I've volunteered at the food bank about 8 times with a service organization (we have an ongoing monthly "date" scheduled with them) and overall my experience there has been positive. The people are generally friendly and flexible. Volunteer duties generally involve sorting and re-packaging donated goods for distribution to local charities. If you're looking for ways to contribute to the community, this is a good place to go. Approximately 75% of the food bank's labor hours are provided by volunteers so they're open and appreciative of volunteers.

This is an excellent place to volunteer. You email them to sign up, they get back to you in a…read morereasonable amount of time. When you show up they are ready for you with a plan and they are thankful for your help. There is plenty of work to do while you are there so you feel like you are making a difference but they do not compel you to stay longer than your assigned shift- which I appreciate. You work hard for the time you are their and they respect your time. They do great work in the community and I am happy to have helped them out on three occasions now. I look forward to returning.

NEW BEGINNINGS MSC is GREAT HELP!…read more Medicaid Service Coordination for people living with developmental disabilites in Albany, Saratoga, Rensselaer and Schenectady Countys *Required, Medicaid and Developmental Disability Case workers that will put YOU first and will help you get into day hab programs, after school activities, camnps, gap programs, respite funds, waiver services, access to grants for funding new clothing, works hand in hand with schools, aging out of highschool we will complete Day Hab applications and works hand in hand with Center for Disability Services If your not eligable, dont worry, we can work with you to help get you the proper services needed.

This is definitely the most comprehensive makerspace I've ever been to!…read more There's been some recent staff changes, and things seem to be in a bit of flux, but the space is amazing, and I personally would love to become more active here when I am in the 518. I'd like to see some new equipment, and have some of the existing equipment repaired or replaced. But, there's really good bones, here. Having opted for a family membership with my partner, we've brought my spawn here several times. The kids space is pretty well set up. It would be nice if it were staffed a little more. I'd actually say that's one of the things the space lacks, is clear staffing. Everyone I've met so far has been friendly, and helpful. Very nice. The location is really central. Parking is the only real pain, weekends are pretty convenient. Lots of nearby food and beverage. Nibble moved in right next door. It's a great space.

Such an interesting and beautiful space. Went for an event and was able to explore all of the…read moreinteresting things going on, from 3d printing to video game making to all sorts of clever crafting. I would love to see more event happen here. DJs, themes, random parties. I know it would tend to serve a niche audience full of tech geeks and hipsters, but bring it on!

Albany was a Dutch colony and you can see historic Dutch style homes. Most of these homes are in…read morebad shape and Historic Albany Foundation preserves and protects buildings that have architectural, historic or civic value, by providing technical assistance, education, and advocacy. They do have a warehouse where you can buy old items on sale. If you would like to restore something that is beat up and has history and looks antique, you may find it here. I have been here a few times and they had cool stuff that I loved, however nothing caught my eye this time around. They did sell homes but I couldn't find much. I had a good business relationship with the former ED, Susan Holland as I was there Relationship manager at the bank. Susan educated me about being green and using wooden windows rather than vinyl. In addition, I believe yelp had organized a historic tour for the elites.

I have dropped off dozens of doors here and am so pleased to know that they have a chance to be…read moreused again instead of being trashed. I have also found some very good parts for my house. The staff are always helpful and knowledgeable.

We have found this organization a pleasure to deal with. They are always super friendly and helpful…read moreand, on a personal level, it makes us feel good to know that we are helping those less fortunate. It is, in my opinion, easy to take certain things for granted. I cannot imagine being homeless. It costs us nothing to donate clothing and when we do the folks in admin that we encounter are always grateful. There is also a young man there by the name of Early - who is a Navy vet. He is a great guy and very personable. Next time you have clothing you no longer want consider donating here. Upon arrival if you need help they will unload your vehicle for you. Also, if you are so inclined, they will give you a receipt for tax purposes. Consider helping some folks (including kids) that don't have the basic things that you are likely fortunate enough to have.

I donated items to the Amsterdam N.Y. homeless shelter this winter, Danielle's house. A young…read moreHispanic man that worked there helped carry them in, gave me a form to fill out for my donation and even offered me a cup of coffee. I spoke to him in length and was impressed by his love for his job. I went back to the same shelter this winter to donate more items and was rudely greeted by a pregnant woman. A cup of coffee apparently wasn't an option, and a thank you or a nice smile wasn't either. I spoke to this woman and told her how the last time I was greeted warmly by this young man and she let me know, and when I say she let me know I mean she treated me like she was scolding a child, that she is the supervisor and he only does the overnight shift. I guess that means she doesn't have to be nice and he went out his way to be. I have never met anyone that was so rude and full of themselves then this lady and to be honest I don't know how she works at a place that helps people. If Interfaith partnership for the homeless employs supervisors with those attitudes, I not only feel sorry for the staff but I feel sorry for the homeless people as well. I will no longer donate items to Danielle's house or any affiliate to Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless. I also encourage my church and other parishes to help elsewhere because if a "Supervisor" acts with disdain toward people trying to help, I can only imagine how she acts with people that need help. Smh.

Beautiful thrift store. So many high-quality items. The clothes are clean, ironed, And well…read moreorganized. Staff is very friendly. I happen to hit their end of summer sale. Everything was priced at two dollars Banana Republic, Talbots, Ralph Lauren. Some were even new with tags... All their merch looked new.

This boutique is well laid out, and the displays are attractive and outstanding. I felt like the…read moreclothes I was donating would be treated we'll and put to good use.