WOW!!! JUST WOW~!!! I came here for the open house and…read moretoured the facility. I think it's pretty safe to say it's a one of a kind (if not the only) non-profit organization / facility that allows you to drop off your child(ren) with special needs, for a day or two on the weekend to allow the parents some time of respite. Absolutely love their mission and the fact that they care specifically for an otherwise marginalized population. They have three "lodges" each with 10 rooms (half singles, half doubles), outdoor playground, pool, indoor gymnasium, chapel, a variety of rooms for computers, music, arts & crafts, sensory stimulation and quite rooms. And practically everything has a theme. It really does look like a kids' paradise...and hopefully it will be. You'll need to register on their website to utilize their services.

Unconditional love…read more As cheesy as it may sound, this place oozes unconditional love for children with special needs. From the carefully thought-out interior decor to the doting, compassionate staff, Jill's House is one of the most tangible manifestations of love for a group of children often overlooked by the general public. Jill's House is an overnight respite home for special-needs children. For the kids, it's like a fun sleepover - there's a music room with musical instruments, sing-a-long DVDs, and space to dance, a technology room with touch-screen computers, an art room, a gym, an indoor pool, a playground, and nature-themed "pods" with more games, puzzles, toys, video games, and even a movie screen (tell me you didn't have to take a breath in between reading that list). For the hard-working parents (for whom I have such great respect and admiration), it's a chance for them to have a night to themselves. Furthermore, Jill's House is an incredibly safe place for these children. The intake coordinators are very detailed in recording each individual child's diet restrictions, medical concerns, and methods of communication. They also make sure to give the parents (and the child) a tour of the facility beforehand. The intake coordinators, then, propagate all of this information to the staff who work directly with the children. Now, the staff are a group of people who are not only efficient caretakers, but are also genuinely loving people. It's apparent that the children quickly form bonds with the staff and recognize them when they return. It's heartwarming to witness. I could go on and on, but (as another review has pointed out) it might be easier to just visit the website or call. Ultimately, this facility houses an amazing group of workers and a precious group of kids.

Enjoyed the facility for our christmas party for our 90 person group. The new website made making…read morea reservation much easier and it allowed me to see the open slots. The facility was clean, lots of parking, and really nice bathrooms with a coat closet next to each room. Simple christmas decorations and lots of tables for us to use that they set up. Brought our own tablecloths, so clean up was easy. The kitchen does need its outlets updated, so we ended up bringing our own extension cords and were warned not to overload the circuits. There is a coffee pot and tea kettle in the kitchen. The oven worked great and the sink is roomy for clean up. Will keep coming back to this facility.

Some of the organizers are rude. No real community outreach for women that are Seniors that are…read moreminorities. Not accommodating peoples wide array of dietary restrictions. Should include various topics of cultural information and education for the cultural landscape of the MD and DC community. Should engage young woman volunteers.

Please Note: This review is based ONLY on ONE speed-dating event. However, I wanted to provide my…read morepersonal feedback for anyone who may be considering trying one such event. I went after finding a Living Social deal, was highly skeptical, had read mixed reviews. however, my experience was quite positive. The location was nice, the event was extremely well-organized, and I thought it was a good deal after the coupon. Who shows up at these things is a crapshoot, but fortunately, my event was just about even between men and women and I think I met about a dozen men. Looks like I am going to have at least one date as a result. After the event , you get an email within two days (I got it less than 24 hours later) allowing you to make a mini-profile, select those you were interested in and see "mutual matches" and exchange emails through that platform with anyone from the event. Again, I find the whole thing very well organized and I had a good time. My only complaint, like others, is that the event DOES start about 30 minutes after it says (at 7:30) so people who arrive on time or a little "late" end up awkwardly sitting around the bar not sure what to do. Fortunately, I struck up an interesting convo with one of the other ladies attending and enjoyed that. However, I suggest arriving at 7:20 to check in, get a quick drink, and jump ride into the dating!

I have tried a few events from Pros in the City and have always been disappointed. Events are not…read moreorganized well, and communication is poor. Its Mis-leading marketing, events are marketed as crowded and we need more people, but its false advertising. Try it for yourself, then come back and offer an honest review about this company, its false advertising and poor customer service.

I am so pleased to have met and know some of the amazing people that work at this organization…read more Bethesda Cares mission is to prevent, end, and ease homelessness. When searching for a non profit in the area to try and help support- I thought to the most basic needs of a human's life. Shelter, Water, Food. Nobody should be without a home. And Bethesda Cares feels the same way. Not only do they offer lunches throughout the week, they provide shower facilities, daytime shelter, and mail services. To prevent those from becoming homeless, they work with people who are in apartments but are in danger of having their utilities shut off, or people who are possibly facing eviction. They are truly angels - and contrary to the name- Bethesda Cares serves those through the county. There are more than 800 chronically homeless citizens. Some with mental and physical health issues. As a community of millions, we should be able to ban together to help Bethesda Cares in it's mission and end homelessness in the region. I will continue to help them whenever I can, and I hope that these amazing people are blessed in each and every part of their lives.

Bethesda Cares is the best non profit organization in the County. The dedicated small staff there,…read moreand particularly the Executive Director, Susan Kirk, work tirelessly to ensure every homeless county resident can get into housing. Their belief that people need housing as a base for getting stabilized, is well grounded in research. Bethesda Cares works on a small budget, and they keep costs down, so 95% of donated dollars go directly into housing people. They are dependent on donations, and are appreciative of every dollar donors give to them.

Really had a good time coming to this park with my family looking and reading postcards about…read morepeople thoughts and secrets. Even though this is my first time coming to a post secret picnic I really had a nice time. The sponsors of this event provided pizza and soda's. Everybody at this event was very friendly and everybody had a nice time.

I attended a Celebration of Life at the Wheaton Moose Hall Lodge. The room we sat in was huge…read more There was a separate full bar area and separate room off to the left. There was a huge stuffed moose hanging on the wall, so you can certainly see why this room got its name. They had television system playing with videos of the loved one. There was a whole wall devoted to food. It is a bit dated, so I took off one star. But, if you are looking for a gigantic room with all of the electronics and clean bathrooms, then, Moose Lodge is the place for you.

Great prices, people and space highly recommended for all people and ages. Great place to watch…read moresports or host an event!

Great space for group gatherings. A banquet hall and kitchen on one side, a bar and tables and…read morechairs on the other side. The staff is incredibly friendly and supportive. The place is clean and completely wheelchair accessible. Highly recommend.

Glad I was introduced to this club. A very nice place to chill and have a drink or meal. Now food…read moreis only on selective days and worth checking out. Steak Dinner $16.95 wow Friday Lunch Subs 6$ 4x the meat from a sub shop Burgers between 6-8$ yes home made big juicy Sunday Breakfast The Eagle 8$ 2 lumberjack size pancakes 2 eggs Bacon or sausage Home fries or hash brown Toast Join for $40.00 a year but non members always welcome to eat Like eating at home but no cleanup

Imagine combining Studio 54 with a highbrow book club and that's what you get with this…read more tremendous, one of a kind spot. Tired of seeing those "Cove" meeting spots all throughout DC that pop up every 4 days and that you're mostly sure no one is ever in? Well then the Avodah Social Club is the place to be. You can find books as eclectic as Jennifer Weiner's "Good in Bed" to Jeffrey Toobin's "The Nine." What's more is that it's even an architectural gem! Stare in awe as you look at 16th street through a huge crack in the wall. Don't miss out!

What Jonathan says is true. I'm the hottie he's talking about so I know first hand how awesome the…read moreAvodah house is. We're comparable to the real world, only there are no cameras, we're mostly vegetarians and we're trying to save the world...or at least we started the year that way. But we're also a great group of people to hang out with if you like to have a good time!! Go vaseline sabotage!