Love the concept behind this place. We're moving and I had donations but hate giving them to a…read moreplace that is just going to resell to anyone. foster Closet is only for foster children and their families which I love. They also keep their website updated with immediate needs. Amazing place to give donations.

From the owner: We are unique to our community because it takes volunteers and donors working together to help…read moresupport our FREE resource to the foster care system of NEFL. YOU make a difference in helping the infant, children, teens and families we serve. THANK YOU

I went there for a visit on a night time feeding. It was a neat concept. They have to feed the…read moreanimals anyways, so why not invite people to educate and raise money for the sanctuary. The animals seem well taken care of and happy. The have mostly tigers but also a lion and some smaller cats. They even have two foxes and two bears! This is different than a zoo, because they have these animals as a way to save them. Some of them were from private owners and some were form closed zoos. The workers and volunteers were all happy as well.

Animal exhibits are always risky. Is it truly a sanctuary? Are the animals being treated well? Do i…read morefeel icky being here? Are they teaching people how to help the animals? The answer here is an 80/20 split for good. The vast majority of their animals are rescue from shut down zoos, and people thinking they can own a tiger. However, they did some breeding years ago, so there are a few "bred in captivity" animals. They no longer breed, which is a plus. They also don't go in the enclosures with the big cats, which I appreciate. The employees were very knowledgeable. The enrichments really seemed to be enjoyed by the animals. The animals seem to be healthy, and comfortable. They very kindly have sun screen and bug spray near the entrance. The bathrooms were nice and air conditioned. The gift shop is small and unassuming. They don't hound you for money, despite being a reasonably priced experience who relies a lot on donations. Overall, while not perfect on the "is it good for the animals front" (there's too much to dive into) they did a lot of things right, and i would go back!

Working with the Kitten Foster Army is a joy! The staff makes it easy to foster fail, or just enjoy…read morea few weeks with a sweet new kitten before they reach their forever homes. Scheduling is generally easy, though weekend clinics can get busy. We appreciate the service the Humane Society provides to our community.

You should absolutely go here to rescue the animals from THEM…read more We adopted a cat 2 months ago and she is the best cat ever. However they told us she had been spayed 2 days prior and she was cleared for adoption. Thinking they're the experts, we rolled with it. Not 2 days pass and we notice our kitten is shaking with fever, not eating, and meowing constantly. Then she threw up. We tried to take her to the Humane Society to seek help and was turned away by the employee working the desk because THEY DONT HAVE VETS. We took her to Petfolk who has an incredible staff and we still go there to this day. They helped us without an appointment and noted a 104 fever, dehydration and swelling in her abdomen. We were not given ANY information from the "humane" society on what to look for in case of infection from procedures or other illnesses. Their entire philosophy revolves around once you sign for them, the animal is no longer their problem. They do not care about the health of your pet once they have left the building. I am so disappointed with our experience. The only solace i have is that now our kitten is healthy and doing so well. Hire some real vets so your new pet parents have a place to go when (not IF but WHEN) something happens to your new pet 2 days after you adopt them and you dont have a vet yet. Our first week with our kitten was traumatizing, infuriating, and so frustrating as we tried to seek medical help for her. I feel so terribly for the reviewer from 4 months ago who had an almost identical situation, but had to surrender their cat due to medical bills to be potentially euthanized. If you're going to adopt a kitten, you should in order to save its life from the "vets" that work here. These people are absolute monsters.

Review #900 comes in the form of admiration for the Ronald McDonald House in Jacksonville. I…read morerecently toured the facility for the first time and still have goosebumps from my experience. This non profit charity does not receive any federal or government grants or funding. Contrary to popular belief, it's a completely donation-based organization, which is absolutely stunning, since they currently house 53 families free of charge. Patients and their families come from all around the world to seek medical attention in Jacksonville. When I toured the house, they spoke enthusiastically of a family who recently crossed the pond from Ireland. People might not be talking about this enough, but Jacksonville is home to state-of-the-art medical care. The house is beautiful. There's a courtyard, a full-service kitchen (larger than some restaurants), a pantry, a movie room, a play room, a prayer room, a class room, a covered parking garage, a gorgeous rooftop garden and so much more. On top of that, each employee I've worked with or met in passing has a passion so evident it's contagious. I have to admit there were times during the tour I found myself getting choked up. The mission is clear and they are truly changing lives by providing lodging, food and transportation better than most hotel accommodations. Add to the mix, families at their most stressful only emphasizes the Lord's work they're doing. Love, love, love! I encourage anyone to donate or give back to the Ronald McDonald House.

HABIJAX has been a great place to spend our days off from work to volunteer whether it is at the…read moreReStore or one of the home build sites.

Great place , great atmosphere and great prices. Would highly recommend for D.I.Y oriented people…read more The people are friendly and for a great cause.

Workshop JAX is fantastic! The service is lovely, and the availability of snacks and crafts is…read morefabulous. They have tons of space to do pretty much any kind of project, not to mention how accessible it is people. It isn't super expensive and a really lovely place to be on an evening. :D

From the owner: Learn crafts and making hands-on with the tools and equipment at WorkshopJAX. Laser engraving, rug…read moretufting, vinyl cutting are some of the skills you can make your own. Get training and then get practice time. Sign up on WorkshopJAX.org or come by during our walk-in hours. Our hours can adjust to your hours. WorkshopJAX is also a co-working site with plenty of bandwidth, refrigerator space, and restrooms.

I really enjoy coming over to the USO for their fun events and gatherings. Located just off Mayport…read moreNaval Base, this USO offers all sorts of things for families to enjoy. From no-dough dinners to arts and crafts and even free/discounted concert tickets, the USO is the place to go for all things relaxation and entertainment. My most favorite event thus far was the meet-n-greet with Santa Claus, my son was IN LOVE. The chair massage sessions a few months back also weren't terrible. ;) Highly recommend stopping by if you're a veteran, military family, etc. You'll be greeted by huge smiles, and walk out feeling like you made a bunch of new friends. Thank you for all you do, USO Mayport!

USO Mayport conveniently located on Mayport Road outside of Naval Base Mayport helps so many…read moremilitary servicemembers and their immediate families. The USO Mayport facility is spacious and provides a broad spectrum of programs and services. From their No-$$ dough meals to their TV and Rec rooms to just hang out, the USO Mayport Staff are supremely generous and remarkable in providing the caring, human touch of home to single service members (who are far away from their homes and living either in the base barracks or onboard ships) as well as to the wives and children of service members deployed overseas or here in the Continental USA. So proud of the "goodness" that USO brings into the lives of our servicemembers and their families and hope that you will find it in your hearts to support this incredible "goodness" with your donations and/or volunteer time.

I have been watching this church for a while. They are doing great things for our community and…read morecity. I have not seen the new location inside of Regency Square Mall yet. I would love to visit someday soon, even though I already have a church home(SSBC in San Marco). I totally support and will spread the word about this church doing great things. I felt bad, because the Church Volunteers were drenched from the rain. But, everyone was still smiling. I wished I had been able to get better pictures.

I was not preached at It was a teaching I enjoyed all of the service we also had coffee and donuts…read morethe people were very very nice can't wait to come again thank you impact Church five stars all the way tangela Williams