We love that WINGS supports women and children. So, when we have things to donate, this is usually…read moreour first choice. I don't think I've ever been in their retail store before, but have dropped off goods many times over the years. We're purging our house of 20 years of accumulated stuff. When you arrive, they have a door for dropping off donations. We've given them clothes, nick-nacks, paintings, glassware, and more. They take everything with a smile. We'll continue to drop off merchandise as we have it. And, perhaps next time we go I'll stop into their store. The reviews are certainly good.

WINGS Resale is my favorite donation center in the area. They take all types of donations from…read moreclothes, shoes, handbags, accessories, home decor, furniture, and more. It's easy to drop off donations at their back door which is separate from the store entrance. All items are organized, priced, and resold in the store. Walking around, resale items are very fairly priced and in good condition. Their profits from the store go toward supporting families fleeing domestic violence. What a great way to give back and help those in need! Donation Hours Daily: 10am - 5pm* Tip: They have locations in Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, and Niles. Pro Tip: Check out their daily discount specials before heading over to browse their great selections.

We adopted a dane/lab mix from Almost Home last year. I really appreciated the foster-to-adopt…read moresystem they have to give you a clearer idea of what the specific animal is all about. I've had dogs my whole life and when I filled out their paperwork I was of the opinion the only reason I might return a dog would be aggression or if my personal financial situation changed dramatically. The fostering system gave me a much better idea of what I was committing to in this case. My wife, kiddo, and I all came to meet the dog we thought we wanted and after that went well we took her home. It became immediately clear that this girl had not been indoors or socialized very much, if ever. I was very surprised to have essentially a 70lb puppy on my hands. This was more work than I expected, and it was more work than my family expected, but knowing we had time to work with her as a foster in our home environment provided a lot of confidence in seeing how it went. Almost Home was in regular contact to check in with us and provided us with enrichment toys, advice, and resources for taking her to training classes. There was never pressure to keep her, and it was always clear everybody was only interested in what was best for the animal. After a few weeks she was improving, but still more work than I expected, and Almost Home was happy to let us continue to foster until everybody was sure this would be a good fit. Our girl kept improving and we committed to the adoption. Eventually we were able to return our home to normal, and do so free of concerns things would be destroyed. The time and space that was provided to be sure this would all work out resulted in one of the best bonds I've ever had with a dog. We're inseparable these days, and we owe it to the support Almost Home and their volunteers offered throughout the process.

Don't waste your time as they cannot even reply to your adoption application or follow up with your…read morereferrals. There are plenty of other rescues that will at least get back to you.

What a beautiful place, in spirit and aesthetics! The place has so much to offer people with…read morespecial needs and the surrounding community. Gigi's has one on one tutoring, a small gym, and classrooms for specified learning. Gigi's was named after the owners daughter, where she is strong influence on the facility and its visitors. Careful, it could bring a tear to your eye .

Went with my husband for some gelato and to check the place out bc I heard such great things they…read moredo for individuals with down syndrome and their families. GiGis is the center and next door is the gelato/ coffee shop. The shop is bright and welcoming . There are paintings dome by the workers on the wall, they make and sell mugs and water bottles there too ( which are beautiful ) the workers are SO friendly and sweet as can be. They told us their names and we introduced ourselves to all of them. They have a great seating area filled with booths, chairs, and couches . You cAn have your birthday, book club meetings, and more there too. If you are ever in the area, stop in and get yourself some gelato or a shake and support a great cause . I have the mint chip gelato and my husband got the reeses pb cut shake. Both were GREAT , cant wait to go back again:)

I had gone to Timothy Grant Jewelry to see if they could help me replace a battery for and…read moreinexpensive watch. Other jewelers had said it wasn't worth it and to just purchase a new one. The personnel at Timothy Grant were courteous, professional and considerate. They took the time to examine my watch and determined it not only needed a new battery but a bit of internal cleaning - which they did for free! It's difficult to find such good service nowadays, isn't it? I highly recommend Timothy Grant not only for their battery replacement but for their gorgeous jewelry selections.

I started using Timothy Grant Jewelry to change watch batteries. They are honest, offer a unique…read moreselection of products and are now my jewelers of choice for purchases as well as repair services. The prices run from 'wow, that's really a great price' to expensive-but you're buying top quality products. I highly recommend them.

I love the concept of the Little Free Library, of its spirit, leave a book, take a book for free,…read moreof the community who supports this noble idea. Not everyone can afford books. Some have way too many around. It solves every book lover's problems. It's a great concept that spreads all over the city and the country. It spreads the love for books, the adventures they takes us on, especially when we need to escape reality like nowadays. It spreads the idea of the community where people help each other in various ways. I explore near by neighborhoods for walks during COV-19 and while walking around this beautiful hilly street I discovered a cute little wooden house that hosts a Little Free Library. I loved the area even more. Thanks for creating it. Leave a book, take one. Spread the love for books and for fellow book worms. The world got a tad better and nicer once I saw this Free Library. Made my day!

Physical Location: 654 Pennsylvania Ave…read moreSan Francisco, CA 94107 This was a great if not messy little location just around the corner from the Caltrain station. I liked the decor of the box, but both SF locations I stopped by were just bright without the extra touches you tend to find in suburbia, like a bench or stepping stones. This locale had some great fiction and bio novels, but nothing caught my eye. I loved how easy it was to stop by though if you take the train! Yay Little Free Library!

After the loss of our dog, Faith Nugget, my mom wanted to rescue an older dog. I cannot tell you…read morehow many rescues she contacted and never heard back from. Enter Players for Pits. My mom worked with both Rebecca and her sis, Jessica. They do rescue right - they know their dogs intimately and match you to the dog that will work best with your personality and lifestyle. They told us about Stitch (who, yes, looks like Stitch from Lilo and Stitch), the cutest little Chihuahua mix. Jessica brought him over to my parents' house so he could meet his potential new 'rents, inspect the place to make sure it was up to his standards, and meet his potential new cat sis. Of course, he was the perfect fit. Jessica then brought Stitch back the following weekend, along with some of his fave things from her house, so he would still feel at home. He was a little sad and stared out the window for a bit after his foster momma Jessica left, which made us so happy to know how loved he was. He's since settled in and is king of the house, and the perfect guard dog on walks. I couldn't be happier with my new little bro!

I've had nothing but great experiences with this rescue. The owner has been kind and helpful…read more They've answered any messages or questions I've had quickly and kindly. They're an amazing group of people who speak for the voiceless and do everything they can to save those precious babies out there. Highly recommend.

I love this church so much. This was our home church for 13 years and we left to find a church…read morecloser to where we lived. Now we're back and we are pleased with the things that have changed and the things that have stayed the same. You should definitely catch some sermons online to see if you're aligned with the doctrine. The best part of this church is the diverse population of congregants, leaders, and global partners.

Amazing space! I was at this church for the FILO conference which was an incredible experience. I…read morecan't speak to the church culture or other dynamics, but this space is truly remarkable and I'm grateful that the church hosts the conference. They have so many different rooms and capabilities, it certainly is capable of a lot of great ministry. If you enjoy music they've got an incredible sounding PA and a seemingly top notch production team. If you're in the area I would say it's worth checking out and formulating your own opinion on the culture, and if it's a good fit for you!

Mary was very helpful and polite, she reassured us that we were valued as a customer and made sure…read moreour needs were met when our unit needed to be checked out, definitely recommend

This storage facility is convenient (close to major roads & tollway) and fairly well maintained…read moreoverall. It is in a fairly safe neighborhood, tucked away on a residential street. The office staff (manager?) is very nice to deal with. My unit is facing the fence and for awhile, the floodlights on that side of the building didn't work, but eventually they got fixed. My biggest complaint is... PRICE INCREASES HERE ARE REDICULOUS! Don't count on being here year after year unless you want to pay SIGNIFICANTLY MORE in the future. I had a 50% INCREASE IIN 2021 ALONE!... was paying $123.00 per month in January 2021 and by December 2021, I was paying $184.00 per month. That is a 50% increase, and it was WITHIN 1 YEAR!! I've rented space in the past from other local Public Storage facilities and they all have raised prices rather quickly, but nothing like this facility has! I have a feeling that the local Public Storage facilities slam the long-timers with BIG price increases because they figure you probably won't move after all that time, even with a huge price increase. Now paying over $2,200 per year for my unit makes me re-evaluate the need to keep stuff in storage. I could probably throw out most of what I store and then re-buy new if it's needed and still save money! Time for a change!