I first met Megan Zellner, Foster and Adoption Program Direct for the Settlement Home, back in 2012…read morewhen my husband and I finally decided we wanted to move forward with adopting a boy. We worked very closely with her and her staff over the next couple of years through numerous trainings, home visits, therapy sessions, fun events, etc. Any time I had a question or needed help, they were there for us and they truly helped make the adoption process much smoother than it might have been. I would, and have, recommended The Settlement Home to friends interested in foster and adoption, some of whom have completed successful adoptions as well. They are first class and truly love helping kids and families.

A Tale of Two Entities…read more Useful: 1. Settlement Home: Helps young girls who were abused have a place to live and thrive. It's a great nonprofit residential center that I hope no one on Yelp ever has a chance to use. 2. Settlement Home Garage Sale: At Palmer Events Center the first weekend in November. Friday you have to pay to get in. Don't bother. Saturday, it's free and it's a great day to scout out the merchandise and buy things you just can't go without. Sunday, the morning is pretty picked over, but the afternoon is the highlight of the whole thing. At a certain hour, they start selling boxes. Get there early, buy one or two boxes, depending on whether you think you can manage it. Plan to be trampled, nudged, elbowed, et cetera. Stuff your box as fast as possible and get the hell out. Funny: 1. My freshman year of college, my rooommate worked for Settlement Home, where abused girls get their lives on track. Some have been sexually abused, physically abused, and so on. I really respected that. This same roommate thought it was funny to tell her mom and boyfriend (stationed in Iraq, by the way) that she was pregnant. After he got someone to buy the ring (within 24 hours) and freaked out sufficiently, and her mom went a little nuts, she called both of them back and said, "Just kidding!." I don't respect that at all. 2. The people at the Settlement Home Garage Sale are friggin' animals. After I bought my box, I went to stand in front of the Center. "GET BACK BITCH! I'VE BEEN STANDING HERE FOR 20 MINUTES!" Wow. I stepped back about 10 feet, actually closer to the door. I think I actually got in before this woman. She had two of the largest boxes available, $8 apiece, duct taped together and on a big luggage rack. I went to the art section. She was sweeping entire tables full of frames into her boxes. She swept in a picture I was in the middle of grabbing. "Can I have that please?" "No!" "Are you even looking at what you're taking?' "NO! I JUST CARE ABOUT THE FRAMES, NOT THE ART, STUPID!" Well, she got a really interesting picture of Michaelangelo's "David" in the deal. Lucky lady. Cool: 1. The Settlement Home basically runs off the funds raised by the gigantic garage sale once a year. What a neat concept. But you can donate to them at any time. It's a good cause, really. 2. For a $3 box, I got the following: An antique intercom that doesn't work A bunch of Royal Doulton "Thistledown" bone china (valued at about $15 a plate) 3 novels 2 small framed photos A large framed photo of a broken window A toothbrush holder A citrus zester Two original, one-of-a-kind paintings What a deal!

This place is clean, easily accessible, has plenty of parking, reasonably priced for nonprofits to…read moreuse, and has lovely customer service. Need I say more?

I love working with the BSA and this is a wonderful headquarters for the Capitol Area Council…read more Event space is flexible and really nice. Love the memorabilia in the reception area!

Great place to recycle! So grateful to have learned about this place. I did some spring cleaning…read moreand recycled some clothing. (I meant to bring cardboard as well but forgot). It's very easy to make an appointment online or by phone! An appointment is need before drop off. It look less than 5 minutes to hand my things of and the workers there were very friendly!

There's a reason why this place gets five stars and that is the fact that they'll take almost…read moreanything and you are in and out in minutes. If you're home owner like me, odds are you have years of spray paint, canned paint and numerous other chemicals aging in your garage? Like so many yelpers have already mentioned, you do need to make an appointment which is not at all difficult. I actually called in the morning on a weekday and got an appointment within three hours. The number to call is 512-974-4343. On my visit I brought all kinds of paint, fuel additive, cleaning agents, lubricants, and pesticides. To be honest, I thought they were going to charge me something for this collection of environmentally damaging products, but I offloaded everything onto their carts in a matter of minutes and was on my way. Quick, convenient and no charge. I thought I would add four photos for a little insight.

The store is super clean. You can find real vintage interns at thrift store prices! They also have…read morea great furniture selection, and the people are nice :)

We tried this store for the first time today!! Loved it. Some prices are a little wonky but some…read moreare very good. For example I got a new Teflon covered whisk for 50 cents, measuring spoons for 50 cents and a beautiful crystal container for $4.99. They have a ton of furniture, and not just old particle board stuff, nice pieces. The store is clean and well laid out. They also do two color tag discounts every week. One at 50% off and one at 75% off. They also have higher end stuff in cabinets and behind the counter and some collectibles too. Highly recommended. We will be back.

Emancipet provided excellent care when my dog was spayed. From start to finish, the process was…read moresmooth, organized, and stress-free. The staff was kind, professional, and clearly cared about my dog's comfort and well-being. The price was significantly lower than any traditional vet I contacted, without sacrificing quality of care. I also appreciate that services like nail trims and anal gland expression are much more affordable than at a regular vet. Emancipet makes essential pet care accessible, and I'm truly grateful for the work they do. Highly recommend.

I used Emancipet for my 3 dogs up until 2021 when I moved to Georgetown. I had no problem with…read morethem. However, since I'm moving back to Round Rock next month, I wouldn't even consider taking a pet worm to them after reading the reviews. Too bad a once excellent service now sucks!! Sounds like they need more employees with more experience, empathy, caring, good customer service skills, etc. & overall office & clinical oversight with clearly stated changes for services rendered that guarantees much better, consistent service with great communication skills! I sincerely hope they're open to constructive criticism as what they're doing now is only driving customers & potential customers away!! Good luck!

This review is for the Creative Action after school program including the pre K portion and the…read morefull afternoon with children from pre K to 5th grade. This was a huge disappointment. There are 2 teachers for 14 pre K children and maybe 3 teachers for all the total program. With too many kids, my child experienced bullying by both pre K students and older students. There will hitting, name calling and pushing that happened. The staff didn't do anything about it, write up a report or inform me this was going on. My kid told me everyday that boys were hitting him and calling him names :( The expectation is the children sit and color or sit and do a project for most of the afternoon. This is fine if a child is older but very hard for younger kids. Instead of thinking of creative ways to work with the younger children, they just kept telling my child to "sit" and that "my child should listen to them". The staff all have art backgrounds, no necessarily childcare backgrounds. They are teaching the pre K kids about "imagination". My child now tell me that "I don't like imagination". Between there being too many kids, the bullying, and the sitting, my child kept escaping. The teachers weren't paying attention and had trouble finding him and another kid. They had both either hid in the bathroom or left the building. This happened 3 times in 3 weeks (that I was told about) and probably more. Needless to say after a month we have pulled our child from the program. I would not recommend this program for younger kids. Wait until they are older, show interest in art and can defend themselves.

I took my 5 month old to his first baby music class at creative action today, and we both loved it…read more Miss Carrie is a great teacher: lots of energy and musical talent. She sang about eight songs using a range of instruments (ukelele, drums, jingle Bells, maraccas) and her CD player. This is a high quality, donation-based class for newborns to five year olds, offered most Saturday mornings during the year. I'm so glad it's in my neighbourhood. Highly recommended! There's also a movement class for toddlers (2 to 5 year olds).

Great customer service, fast repairs, and very reasonably priced. The people here seem to genuinely…read moreenjoy helping people, not just chasing money and making sales. If you need an iPhone repair, Longhorn is your best bet in Round Rock.

Got hit with the classic "why today?" Mac hiccup and needed a no-nonsense fix. Longhorn Mac Repair…read morecame up with solid reviews and quick turnaround, so I gave them a shot. Atmosphere: Nothing flashy--just functional, which is exactly what you want when your laptop is on the fritz. Service: Friendly, efficient, and communicative. They're good about quoting before work starts and answering questions clearly (even after hours in some cases), and they'll tell you what can be done same-day vs. what needs parts. I spoke mostly with Patrick and he was very cordial and to the point. These guys know what they are doing, since most of them are former Apple specialists. Notes/Tips: Call ahead or request a quote online if you're on a tight schedule. Bring your charger if the issue seems power-related--it helps them test faster. (General best practice.) Definitely my top recommended for any Apple based repairs needed

Listenn!! The store has clothed my kids and my friends kids... thank you to everyone that donates!…read moreWe find such nice clothes for our kiddos here.. and if i'm in a browsing mood I can find things for my house too .. we love to thrift

Out of all the thrift stores I shop, the Salvation Army ones are my favorite. They are all usually…read moreclean, well-mainted, organized, and have plenty of merchandise to offer customers. This one is located close to the hotel where I'm staying. Mom and I had a great time visiting this particular location. Unfortunately, I didn't find anything worth purchasing. If I'm ever in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to shop here again. Please check out this place.

Y'all this place is awesome! Exactly what a thrift store should be. Everything is clean and…read moreorganized. Staff are actually helpful and friendly. Plenty of parking and delicious places to eat nearby. Found some really good shoes here and my friend bought a super fancy stone top solid wood bedroom set for pennies on the dollar. While Hoodwill and others are raising prices this place still has sane pricing. While other thirft stores can be downright depressing this one has such a happy vibe!

This thrift store opened its doors in February 2023. What is really remarkable about this shop is…read morethat all the proceeds go towards Austin Disaster relief. In other words this is a nonprofit organization, and after they've paid off all their costs, the rest is donated towards those affected by disasters. One thing that impressed me about this store was the large quantity of very good quality furnishings at very reasonable prices. As a matter of fact, you'll find that almost everything donated here is of a higher quality than you'll find at your average Goodwill, and at around the same price. They do have a very good selection of quality clothing, but it does not dominate the floor. There are three dressing rooms and they have very clean bathrooms (and you don't need a key). Next to the entrance of the shop is their donation area. I was so impressed with the mission of this thrift store that from this point on I will be bringing my donations here instead of Goodwill. This thrift store should definitely be on your radar if you're looking for some good quality items. Plenty of photos to entice you.