After waiting months to get approval for my disabled son, they answered our request so we went &…read morelooked. Access was to provide transportation to & from our home which was about 25 minutes away. I told the driver he was legally blind & needs help exiting & entering & this was his first time. Jesse wears headphones & chats to himself. I thought it would be fine. He came home the first day with a bloody tooth & he looked stunned plus had a hard time swallowing. I thought maybe he bumped his head or was not secure in his seat. I let them know & our service coordinator immediately. The driver said he just left & the school said he was fine. He wanted to go the next day cause he wants to get out of the house & I told the driver he was hurt. He said he had a bad day on Monday so he knew what happened. I let PH know if he sleeps to let me know. They did so I went & got him. He was lethargic & was hard to wake so I had to stress dose his meds & kept him home Wednesday. Thursday I drove him there & back & he was happy. We decided he would sit in his wheelchair in the back so he would be secure & away from others. Friday, yesterday the driver came & loaded in him back. He seemed bothered. I was waiting for him at 1p but at 1:15p, he was not here so I called & asked when they left. Anyway I see a van turning where we live about 1:30p but it never came. I want & looked & I could see some commotion but then thought it was a delivery guy. 5 minutes later they come & Jesse is distressed again. There was a guy sitting close to him when there was plenty of other seats. The driver told me he was hitting Jesse but Jesse hit him too. He had to pull over & stop the guy so I would not see it. I think this guy purposely went by Jesse to aggravate him so he could beat him. It looks like he was hit hard more than once with a seat belt buckle & his gums had a pink area too. I bet he beat him on the head Monday. I am bringing my son in the home & I hear the driver tell the guy to sit by him in front. Why was he by Jesse & not up front. The driver knew something. I almost feel like he purposely let him hurt Jesse. Not even sure if this guy goes there or not but I will be filing charges against the driver when I get his information. There definitely needs to be an investigation. You can't let bullies beat the vulnerable. Maybe he didn't want to be driving Jesse so this was his way to not be his driver. Don't send your child if they are vulnerable like mine is.

I went to Justa Center to have somewhere to hang as living in my car was boring. I did not ask for…read moreservice, but got treated with the utmost respect as a person. The Quality I received was throough, as I got help getting off the street. I think they liked my dog, as they took care of him first. Shots, License, check-up. I love Justa Center as they are perfect for getting help when you are homeless. It has been close to 3 years, and I am getting ready to go homeless again, as I am having surgury in the next week, and cannot work to pay my rent. I need more help, this time with a pro bono lawyer about my past that stops me from getting a place I can actually afford. It has been over 23 years, and I still have a record that says 'just live in your car' and my record is really old and now the drug is legal. I will go back to Justa very soon, as soon as I can get some add'l gas to get there. Thanks Justa!

if you want a hand up, go to the Justa center. if you want a hand out, keep wanting. the bar at the…read moreJusta center is consistently maintained so high that one has no other choice but to thrive & succeed. the employees are not just in it for the money, because there isn't enough money in the world to buy their altruism which they pour out of their hearts 365 days a year. Sandra Garcia

We are so fortunate to live near this park. It's new, clean, and has wonderful variety of things…read morefor kids and adulta of all ages to do. There's plenty of parking, and a lot of the playground areas are covered for the warmer weather. There are picnic tables to enjoy lunch while visiting and sinks with eynning water. This area can also be rented out for birthday parties. The design of the park is so nice. There's plenty of paved walkways that I push my younger grandson on around while my older grandson's playing on the playground equipment. This Recreation Center also has volleyball courts, fields for soccer and t-ball. There's also a Aquatic Center adjacent to the actual park. People also play Pickleball and Tennis here. The park is always immaculate. I've never seen one piece of trash and I've been there numerous times. There are multiple restrooms that are available and they are always clean. I've enjoyed this park so much and all of the kids that I've ever observed here are having the best time.

I've been coming to the Goodyear Recreation Center for about a year now, and it has truly become a…read morelifestyle for me. What started as buying a simple day pass, just trying to get active again after a few years, turned into something that completely changed my routine and mindset. I have to give a special shoutout to Obie. She is honestly the reason I keep my membership active. Her classes truly challenge you, but in the best way. They push you, encourage you, and somehow make you appreciate yourself and all the hard work you've put in. Obie is genuinely such a huge motivation. Her well-being, her demeanor, the way she carries herself, and the way she teaches really inspire you to be better. She's a true inspiration. After my very first class with her, I walked straight to the front desk and signed up for a membership. Every class feels like you're transforming your life for the better. She reminds you that your best is truly enough, no matter what, and that mindset has stayed with me beyond the gym. And the community that comes with it is just as special. I'm naturally a little shy, but the ladies here have truly helped me come out of my shell. Now I find myself wishing everyone a good morning when I walk in, even if I don't know them. They're always the first to offer advice or helpful tips when you're trying a new class, and they're just so kind and encouraging. I'm so grateful I found this place. I absolutely love it.

This apartment complex we found by driving by to go to the local Avondale Senior Center. We popped…read morein to visit and saw a young lady helping an elderly lady to her car and placing her bags in the seat for her. We had no idea this was the manager of the complex. We were shocked to see such caring and compassion coming from the property manager. As she greeted us and welcomed us back to her office, we started asking questions about the property and availability and she was very thorough and helpful. She explained the waitlist process and we were fine with that. The community is exceptionally maintained and operated by the property manager. We have visit quit a few properties after this property and we will be the first to say A good community for seniors is best ran when the company running the facility hires a perfect candidate like this manager. This is not an assisted living facility this is an independent living facility, so the residents here are very active and social. We would recommend this place to any one we know. We would recommend calling these facilities first and not just showing up, we realized after the fact how busy the manager was once we were there and the traffic of residents she deals with. The property is very well maintained and the facility has a home feeling. I love the spirit and compassion of the manager and would recommend this place to all my elderly friends and family.

From the owner: Comfortable senior living, made simple. Vianney Villas offers affordable senior one-bedroom…read moreapartments in Avondale, Arizona. Our pet-friendly community enjoys onsite laundry facilities, resident activities, community room, and more. With parks, dining, and shopping conveniently nearby, Vianney Villas is a great place to call home.   Vianney Villas is an income restricted apartment community for those 62+. Rental assistance may be available. Call our friendly leasing staff today to learn more about our community.

Gem of a thrift shop! The proceeds go to an amazing cause. While the store is smaller than other…read morethrift shops, I liked that because it wasn't overwhelming to look at everything. Things are well organized and easy to look through. The men's clothing selection is quite small so just be prepared. We didn't find any clothing this time around, but we did find some other good stuff! The staff is friendly. We had a lot of fun shopping in here. The prices are very reasonable, which is a bonus!

I've donated to Hope's Closet for years and have always been happy to support the organization…read more Today, however, I had a disappointing experience. I pulled up to unload a few donations, which took less than a minute, and the employee immediately complained about my truck's exhaust and told me I needed to shut it off. I understand being mindful of air quality, but the interaction felt unnecessary and came across as rude, especially considering how quickly I was unloading. A little kindness and appreciation toward people donating their time and items would go a long way. I understand the concern about exhaust, but the way it was addressed felt unnecessarily abrupt. I was unloading for less than a minute and would have appreciated a polite request rather than being told what I "need" to do next time

American Legion Crandall/Palmer Post 61 is now officially a Non-smoking post. We have worked very…read morehard to update a clean the post. we do offer a covered out door smoking area. Our hall is available for rentals and we welcome all veterans that would like to become a member and their families as well.

I've visited here with friends about 3 times now. Once for karaoke. All three times have been…read moregreat. I'd heard of the Legion through my Military friends, but since my hubby and I are always on the go and finding new hip places to go with different activities, this just never came up. Even though it's literally on our very own backyard. The drink specials alone are enough to keep us here every weekend. There is however, a membership fee for Military, but it is very very minimal. Both my friend and my hubby are Veterans so it worked out great. The bar tenders are friendly and not afraid to try something new if they have the ingredients to make it. I literally showed them a recipe for a drink that he wanted and they looked it over a couple of times and had it ready within minutes. We will certainly go back. Not just the prices, but the comradeship of the Veterans sure makes everyone feel welcomed.

Update # 2: I managed to attend the parade and one of the Scouts gave me the parade program booklet…read more@ the parade before the march, and I let Paula know about this on my e-mail reply to her, which she was happy about. So, all good now. So, I posted my 3 parade video samples here. Enjoy! "Never Forget, Forever Honor" 11-11 @ 11 AM Thank you for your service. view/download digital booklet: https://honoringamericasveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Parade-Program-2023-FA.pdf Update: re: "executive director" Paula... Sorry I have to mention that when I contacted her about not receiving a paper receipt (that I requested during checkout- even my stating if possible, it's still unprofessional not to communicate), she ignored it until I had to remind her to reply with an update, and she stated she was not going to do that. I also had to remind her to ship me the parade booklet, which she ignored also and fessed that she's the only one handler of this organization and stated that the parade scouts will pass them out or to send her a SASE to ship me a leftover. I mentioned that she could have told me this earlier. I stated that I'm the only one too, and I'm contacting my card issuer to obtain a receipt. I concluded that I would not attend her parade. I knocked down a star. Sorry! I attended their Happy Hour event at the Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale on Nov 1 to watch this year's chosen Grand Marshal, 1980s supermodel Kim Alexis, speak about her career as well as to lend support to recognize our nation's local veterans. She lives in Scottsdale with her husband and was contacted by this organization due her stance as a local role model and positive outlook. She also did a photo op + signing afterwards. I brought my Glamour magazine (January 1983 issue ;) ) for her to sign! The organization did a good job with the setup and appetizers and showed up on time. And, they were were polite and professional with Kim. It was a fun-filled evening and I hope to watch the parade in uptown Phoenix on the 11th!i

From the owner: We create honor and recognition events to thank our military veterans for their service to our…read morecountry and for our freedom.

A great location on the corner of Van Buren and Litchfield. Large parking lot, easy to maneuver…read more Upon entering the store, you noticed that it was clean and organized. It was easy to find what you were looking for, including casual Business wear, accessories, housewares, books, and other entertainment.

What a great place if you're bored and have a few hours to look thoroughly through the racks in the…read moreshelves, you will always find at least one treasure and don't forget to look for the color of the day. The staff is always friendly and kind and always says hello and goodbye. Between Washington State, and Arizona. This is always my favorite number one location.

I am loving the weight room and pool. I have lived here for five years and never came over here…read more What a waste. I haven't experienced anything but kind, considerate, fellow homeowners and some teenagers. Everyone appears to be abiding by the rules. The weight room is very clean. I wish there was a TV in there to help pass the time. It looks like there used to be one in there. The pool is so peaceful in the morning. What a great way to start my day.