It's good educational spot for African American teens ! My daughter loves it and they get to…read moreinteract with other teen there age

From the owner: My Girlfriend's House is a nonprofit organization made up of a community of women and young ladies,…read moreempowering each other to be better, stronger and smarter.

DC Dream Center is the pride of Ward 7. It's right off of Pennsylvania Ave in a beautifully…read morerenovated building and is a community center/non-profit providing after school programs and other activities to the neighborhood. When you walk in, two very friendly volunteer front desk people greet you with a genuine smile. There's a lobby area with seats and to the left is a chalk board to write out your dream (hence the name). As you walk up the stairs, you'll pass classrooms and then a giant gym. If you go to the top of the building, there's a beautiful rooftop deck overlooking the city (you can see the Washington Monument and the US Capitol Building). DC Dream Center is the heart of our neighborhood!

I'm extremely impressed with this community center. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The…read morecenter offers many services to the local area including a youth mentoring program and after-school program. And, there is a food pantry along with prayer breakfasts and "Reconciliation Lunches". They even offer employment assistance for those needing help finding a job.

Bethany Women's Center is a well-run organization that provides homeless women with long-term…read moreassistance and housing. They have a wellness center, showers, food, arts and crafts area, and a variety of ways to rehabilitate and offer women better health, training, and safety. I donated new underwear, socks, travel size deodorant and soaps, and nail clippers. *However, they are in desperate need of maxi pads!* The easiest way to give is by buying off their Wish List: http://www.amazon.com/wishlist/YC7LMZGV4BMC/ref=sr_1_1_acs_wl_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362682939&sr=8-1-acs or donating money: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/NStreetVillage

Staff is always friendly and the store is always clean. They make a noticeable effort and it is…read moreappreciated. (Some thrifts are a hot mess but not this one!) Easy drop off area, plenty of parking, organized items. I only wish they had more art and books!

Yesterday was my first visit. I didn't even know this location was here, until recently, so I was…read morepleasantly surprised -- and couldn't wait to check it out. store: spacious, well-organized, and clean. selection: awesome! Plenty to choose from in each section. Fair pricing. staff: helpful, and diligent about keeping the countertops, shopping carts and surfaces sanitized. I gave myself 20 minutes to "get in and get out", and was able to grab quite a few items. (Woo hoo!) __ I thrift. I eat. https://linktr.ee/f.hux

Oh yeah, this is exactly what I needed! After randomly booking this and not really knowing what to…read moreexpect, my son and I showed up on a saturday and were the first appointment. We were greeted by 3 staff members (apologies I don't remember their names). I initially thought this was just a venue to smash stuff but it was explained that this is a mental health venture aimed at spiritual healing. After signing the waivers and donning our PPE, we went in. The wooden structure isn't huge so you cant get running starts or make any long over hear arm movements, but it ended being just the right amount of space to get your smash on. Initially I was caught up in the novelty of smashing things, but a point in time came where that novelty faded and I found myself tapping into an aggression and emotion I did not go there with. It wasn't until I stood there out of breath with my hands sore that I truly understood what this place was for. That session provided a space and avenue for me to truly let go, for just a little bit. If you haven't done that recently (or ever), you need to book a session to understand what im talking about. A challenge was issued to me to put in work on the water heater and I made a decent hole in it but that thing was tough. They sure don't make em like they used to.

Great experience at Remix Rage Smash Room. I visited a few weeks ago based on a Groupon that I had…read more The staff was extremely helpful in organizing my session and preparing for my appointment. The site was well furnished with safety gear (goggles, gloves, etc.), tools (bats, sledgehammers, etc.) and objects to smash (microwave oven, water heater, glass bottles, etc.). It was stress relieving and fun with the opportunity to damage and destroy inanimate objects in a normally civilized world. I definitely recommend if in the DMV area.

This review is based on my online experience of winning an auction item on shopgoodwill.com that…read morecame from the Goodwill of Greater Washington, in Forestville, MD 20747. I indirectly got the idea of reviewing items that I purchased online from my fellow Yelper and Yelp mentor, Britt Z., as well as one of my newest fellow Yelper friends, Edwin C. of Chicago, IL., who posted a tip for Jimmy John's that he posted to every chain of the franchise, or so it seemed to me. Thank you to both Britt Z. & Edwin C. for teaching and showing me what is possible to do on Yelp. I have been a little frustrated since COVID-19, as I am not going to many places and have definitely cut back on my activity and reviews. Now, I have a whole new way to Yelp, and I cannot wait to get this party started again. I have been an avid shopgoodwill.com shopper for the last 6 years. Word to the wise, Goodwill posts the best of what they have online. The quality of the items available online greatly exceeds what is available in their stores. This is true of every Goodwill store. I have actually bought just about everything you can image from them online. Pottery, including high end artisan made pottery (one of many things I am passionate about collecting), jewelry, clothing, artwork, sculptures, uncommon collectible plates (although they sell the common ones as well), shoes, and assorted home decor. I could go on and on here. They even auction off cars! I actually decorated my entire apartment buying stuff from here. The prices really ranges, and I should stress that most of what I purchase are auctioned items. There are opportunities at times to purchase items for a "buy now" price that is higher than the auction amount, and I have done that too, but rarely. I like the auction process myself, and I am quite good at it, even if I have to say so myself. Wink, wink! Just keep in mind that before bidding, you should check out the estimated shipping and handling costs. These can really vary, and this is especially true if the item is oversized and/or heavy. That said, there are also items that are pick up at the actual location as well. This is not happening as much during the COVID pandemic and many stores (depending on the state, etc.) are not allowing anyone to enter them currently. I have paid more in shipping than I have for an item, but again, that is a very rare scenario. Also, keep in mind, these are items you are acquiring from a thrift store chain, and will likely require cleaning. It has been my consistent experience that as good as things look online in the pictures, that they look dramatically better when they show up. One caveat, to that remark, is that fragile items sometimes do not survive shipping. However, you can contact a customer service via their website and have your money refunded in full. Only once in all my years of shipping on shopgoodwill.com did one Goodwill store not refund my shipping costs. And yes, I was miffed. But now, I know to check out that policy for each individual Goodwill store. Lesson learned, Now to get to what I bought directly from this particular Goodwill store. I bought a dicrotic glass American Indian Raven brooch/pendent that I received today that is knock your sock off gorgeous in my opinion. I am afraid my picture does not do it any justice but, I will attempt to take a better photograph of it. The colors are incredibly luminous which is a large part of what I love about dicrotic glass items. It is made by Essential Glass Works and sold at the Essential Art Gallery & Fine Gifts of Moscow, Idaho. I paid $9 for the item and another $9 for shipping and handling. I can tell you from countless years of high end craft show attendance and browsing that dicrotic glass is extremely expensive. Being obsessed with American Indian culture and mythology, this was a no brainer for me. I am going to wear it both as a pin and pendent and enjoy it for many years to come. If you have not been a thrift shop shopper, now is a good time to dive in. These are financially hard times for most of us. Unfortunately.

Hit or miss when shopping at Goodwill. Sometimes the stuff is a bargain all the times you're just…read morebuying other peoples trash.

ECHO is a great organization. ECHO accepts clothing, shoes, linens, electronics, computers, small…read morehousehold appliances, non-perishable food and school supplies year-round. The volunteers are very dedicated and helpful in accepting the donations and distributing them to those in need here in the community. The group is respectful towards those they serve, even referring to them as customers - allowing those in need the dignity they deserve. Donating items is quick, easy and efficient. The volunteers are kind and full of good cheer. ECHO will also advertise the specific items on their billboard so you can see what items are most in need. ECHO can't accept everything but they can recommend other organizations that accept furniture, perishable food or other items for donations. You can feel good that your donated items will go to those who can truly use them.

This donation center's staff is very friendly an helpful. Items are received in a timely manner and…read morecatalogued quickly. You can get a receipt for your donation to deduct on your taxes. Have a household item that you don't want or need? Consider making a donation!

What a beautiful organization Martha's Table is!…read more Martha's Table provides access to healthy meals, fresh produce, and offers education programs for communities. We have an ongoing partnership where bags of groceries are delivered to our families - they're filled to the brim with fresh produce and items that can help create a healthy and a balanced meal. There are volunteering opportunities and other ways that you can get involved and give back. The staff here are super friendly and welcoming, and the organization runs like a well-oiled machine - super efficient and on point! Thank you, Martha's Table, for existing! +volunteering opportunities available! +friendly staff

[Part of Giving Tuesday 2019]…read more I can only write from the perspective of a volunteer/donor, but Martha's Table seems to have a strong mission towards helping children and families in the DC area. Our class wanted to organize a clothing/food drive, and Martha's Table seemed to have the most bang for your buck. You can always donate in liquid like every other organization, but not as feasible for someone on the student lifestyle. There's plenty of drop-off locations for clothing and baby items across the city. If you can give food items like canned and dried goods, you gotta go to their Maycroft location on Columbia Rd NW. Easy to just reserve a 15-minute appointment on their website and drop off our load. I see their trucks all around the city serving the community - here's to hoping everyone's littles go a long way.

I loved volunteering for Food for All. It was really a team effort to pack all the boxes, form a…read moreline to move the boxes to street level, and then deliver the boxes to the homes. I enjoyed Food for All because of the flexibility. You could either pack the food, deliver food, or do both! I also thought the routes were pretty well thought out. If you are delivering food, you should definitely have at least one additional abled body to assist with delivering the food. It's helpful to have someone open the doors while another person carries the food, or have someone wait in the car if parking is limited.

From the assembly line to deliveries, Food for All DC made volunteering quick, easy, and enjoyable…read more I originally went to fulfill a school requirement but I wouldn't be opposed to coming back on the regular.