I've been going to Mathew 25 ministries for the past 10 years and they continue to grow while…read morekeeping their mission the same. It is the best place to volunteer sporadically and they have a lot of open availability. This year I wanted to do something for my birthday, giving back to the community and I was able to organize an event for my friends to get together and do. It was amazing. We hung candy on Christmas trees for A-Kid-Again. And they were nice enough to throw in a tour of the grounds as well, which made it even more special.

Very happy with donation of food lost my job this will really help me thank you so much!!read more

This place is Awesome. I've gone here both as a guest to get services and a volunteer in the food…read morepantry. There are SO many services offered here, from rent assistance to auto repair and they even have free tax prep once a year. If you ever need job coaching they have that too and free child care while your here shopping in their open door food pantry that operates Wednesday thru Saturday - Call for specific hours of operation. From time to time they offer a free health clinic with student nurses to check you out and get you better and they offer so many resources to the community. You could say this place is a one stop shop for all sorts of assistance and that's why I say this place is Awesome!!!...

This place is fantastic. I've gone here both as a guest to get services and a volunteer to help the…read moreplace keep running. There are SO many services offered here, to begin listing them almost seems like a futile pursuit! I went for job coaching and help with my resume. I have done this twice now, and both times, it has set me up in such a good position that I have gotten a job very shortly after my visit there! The atmosphere of the place is very relaxing, there is a cool little waterfall in the open area, and all of the classrooms and the prayer chapel are all very comfortable. That's a good thing if you find yourself in a position to need help. I would recommend anyone who needs just a little help to stop by here. You will be greeted warmly and will get to sit down with an assessor who will help you figure out what services you need. I'm thankful that I was able to get the help I needed and now that I am able to help others!

Good hiking trails. Feels like walking on farm land, but the paths are wide and mowed well. Plenty…read moreof trees and scenery to make it interesting. It's a conservatory/ with bird observation stations.Mainly hike with my pup he loves it. Benches throughout - but it's not a hard hike. It's a nice break from the flat path of the bike trail. - one word of caution When wet there are some SUPER muddy areas. Also would avoid going too close to dusk as there are lots of animal tracks throughout property.

Grailville is most definitely the best ville around. They have miles of hiking trails that go near…read morecreeks and there are always art exhibits to view. Their art installations are some of the most special pieces. The land is truly beautiful and there is ample parking. Be sure to stop by the cemetery if you are interested in that kind of thing.

Nothing but love for this amazing place that is helping teachers out all over the Cincinnati area…read more It's organized, it has variety of products and new items throughout the months. Easy process to get started and understand the lay of the land. They even have pick up so you can do your shopping on line. The volunteers and people running the place are very kind and helpful. This place is great, will share with all teachers that don't already know about it!

Awesome resource for teachers. Free supplies donated by local business and individuals. May is…read moreP&G month as well as 5/3 Bank. Very nice that Los businesses support such a value charity. With school districts cutting funding (ask your kids teachers how much they really spend out of pocket. You'll be amazed) this is a welcomed supplier of needed materials. Thanks!

Showed up to Green Acres Farm ready to support local business and maybe grab a tomato or two…read more Instead, we got treated like we were trying to rob the place. We accidentally walked into an area with zero signs, no fences, and absolutely no indication that it was off-limits--unless they expect guests to be psychic. Cue the staff coming at us like we were trespassing on sacred land. Rude, confrontational, and totally uncalled for. We hadn't even made it to the market yet, but after that lovely welcome, we turned right back around and bought nothing. If you're into surprise attitude and awkward standoffs instead of produce, this place is for you. Otherwise, steer clear--plenty of other farms around that don't treat potential customers like criminals for walking on grass.

I have been to Greenacres Farm Store a couple times since being introduced by a friend. It is…read morerefreshing to see meat and produce that is locally sourced and methods like grassfed and free range are used for the products. Fun to shop in a place other than a supermarket.

I spend a significant amount of time exploring and playing in the outdoors. One day you may see me…read morecanoeing and fly fishing our local rivers, or, if you're damn lucky, you might notice me hiking through a park, identifying the flora and fauna of our area. To even the casual observer, it shouldn't be a surprise that I am dedicated to protecting and preserving our natural resources. This commitment extends to local organizations doing important environmental advocacy work. Greenacres Water Quality Project, a program of the Greenacres Foundation, is a prime example of coupling professional expertise with community involvement. Though the project participates in outreach events around Cincinnati, I am most intimately involved with Saturday Morning Snapshot. What is Saturday Morning Snapshot? I'm glad you asked. Basically it's a group of dedicated volunteers who take water samples from the Little Miami River and its tributaries on the second Saturday of each month from March through November. These water samples -- sometimes totaling more than 80 -- are taken to the Greenacres Water Lab for testing. Here is the special part. At the lab, "citizen" volunteers perform all the tests, many of whom don't have professional backgrounds in science or lab work. I am part of this category. But nobody really cares. Every volunteer is trained by the Greenacres Water Quality director who runs the River Lab and answers volunteer questions. And let me tell you, the director is a first class lady. She loves her job and her volunteers. The best of both worlds, really. Oh, and she gives you lunch. A damn good lunch if I can gush a bit. Now these cats testing for bacteria, phosphates, nitrates, turbidity and other barometers of water quality -- they are some of the most down to earth and good natured people you will ever meet. I'll be the first to admit that water testing can be a tedious and sometimes boring process, but with an eclectic and interesting group of people to chat and collaborate with, the prospect of measuring nitrates and phosphates doesn't seem so bad. The very idea of expanding my pool of knowledge while helping to monitor and protect our water supply is extremely motivating. Because in the final analysis, if we don't have a clean environment to live, what the hell do we really have?