I am beyond disappointed and appalled by my experience with the Child Care Resource Center. Despite…read moretheir claims of supporting working families, they have left me completely unsupported and financially devastated. I have been forced to pay out of pocket for daycare just so I can work and provide for my children--an expense that rivals rent--while CCRC has failed to offer even the most basic courtesy of communication. For months, I attempted to follow up regarding my application and so-called "spot" on their waitlist. My calls and messages were routinely ignored. Not once did I receive a meaningful update, let alone any indication that they were interested in helping. Meanwhile, I've seen other families get prioritized and placed quickly, suggesting a troubling pattern of bias and discrimination. CCRC's selective support is not only unethical, it's harmful. They tout themselves as advocates for all low-income families, but in practice, they pick and choose who gets help. Families like mine--who do not fit their apparent preferences--are left struggling and ignored. This is not equity. This is not service. This is systemic negligence masquerading as community care. If you are a working parent who doesn't speak a certain language, or fall into their preferred demographic, be prepared to fight tooth and nail for even a response. I expected support. I received silence. And worse, I was forced to drain my finances just to survive. Shame on CCRC for failing the very families they claim to serve. This organization needs oversight, accountability, and a complete overhaul in how they determine eligibility and provide service--because right now, their practices are discriminatory and deeply unjust.

Catherine is the one handling my work, and she did everything so respectfully and kindly. Every…read moretime I had a question, she answered very nicely. I noticed that she always tries her best to help me, and I really appreciate the way she takes care of everything.

We are an Indoor basketball facility in Chatsworth and we filled an application to be a center for…read morekids with autism years ago. Every time I go there not only they don't give me an answer, they are so rude and basically telling me to go out! Why are we wasting tax money on these incompetent organization with useless staff ??!

I am beyond frustrated. Our family rarely asks for anything, but in June, we made a request for two…read morethings. It is now mid-August, and we are still waiting! I have sent numerous emails and phone calls to my service coordinator, and I haven't heard a single thing back from her (except for one email in July saying there was a hold-up in the process)! I haven't received any further communication regarding simply an acknowledgement of receipt of my phone calls and emails! I even reached out to the on duty staff last week, and I'm still waiting to hear back. The website says they respond within three days. False! My service coordinator's message machine says she will reply within 24 (or 48...I can't recall) hours. False! It's been since June!

EarthSave North, serves a free vegan buffet supper on the last Friday of each month at the Tamarac…read moreCommunity Center in Tamarac, Florida. For months my friends had been asking Clyde and me to go there with them. I kept putting it off. Some times I didn't go because I had something else to do. Usually I didn't go because the thought of a vegan dinner at a community center didn't sound very appealing. I pictured a bunch of vegetables and maybe some hummus and pita bread. I was wrong. This month we decided to go, and I'm so glad we did. The dinner was supposed to start at 6:00 pm. There was Early Bird appetizers for folks who came early. We got there at about 5 pm. It was easy to find the community center and there was plenty of free parking in back. The dinner was in a big room that looked like an auditorium. There was plenty of tables and chairs. There was a stage in the front of the room where a member of the group was playing his guitar and singing. He was really good. At about 5:30 we were all invited to get appetizers which were set up on a long table. There was celery, carrots, chips, crackers, and a really good chunky salsa. It was pretty basic until they brought out a big bowl of vegan egg salad. I didn't think I'd like it, but it was delicious. If I didn't know better I would have thought it was made with real eggs. There was also a table set up with organic lemonade, juices, water, and several flavors of Silk milk. As it got closer to 6 o'clock the room started to fill up. At a few minutes past six we were invited up to a table where a catered vegan feast was set up. There was tofurky chicken in a delicious barbecue sauce, basmati rice, broccoli, two kinds of salads, and homemade sunflower seed salad dressing. The meal was catered by Chef Brook Katz. Everything was so delicious. For dessert they served vegan orange chocolate chip cake. I loved it, but Clyde wasn't crazy about the cake. I had no problem finishing his piece. After the meal the owners of Choices Organic Cafe, three vegan restaurants in Miami, spoke to the group. They talked about their reasons for opening the restaurants and their plans to expand throughout Florida. They're hoping to open restaurants in Fort Lauderdale and Boynton Beach next. The evening ended with a raffle for ten prizes. Everyone was given a free raffle ticket and you could buy more for $1.00 a ticket. We bought extra tickets. I won a canvas bag from Choices. EarthSave puts on a catered vegan dinner and program on the last Friday of each month. The dinner is free, but they would like you to RSVP to brookkatz@hotmail.com or call 954 971-4432 I think EarthSave North is part of EarthSave Miami, for people who live north of Miami. Their motto is, "Healthy People Healthy Planet". You don't have to be a vegetarian or vegan to attend their events. I had a great time and I'm looking forward to going back next month.

I went in today to see want they had,it was full ,but the employees love using the F***word and on…read moretheir personal phone talking seating down. It's ok to do that in the back . Too my surprise you're the cashier. Wow

It's end of the year and of course I had to declutter. Decluttering is one of my favorite…read moreactivities that makes my home feel even more amazing. Guys at the donation center are ALWAYS top notch professionals: friendly and helpful. Don't forget to ask for a receipt, if you want to write any of it off when you file for taxes. I've been inside the store a couple times and they have sooo much here, so check it all out, if you're looking for a used book or second hand stuff that is still decent. Small free parking lot. Happy and blessed 2025 to everyone that reads this :)

The customer service is really good. Everyone there tries to be very helpful…read more However the prices on most items our way too expensive. For instance if I am looking at most of there lighting I can get the same light fixtures Brand new and cheaper on Wayfair or overstock.com delivered with the ability to return. Whoever does their pricing is way out of touch with what used furniture thrift store furniture should cost they have the same furniture week after week because it's priced way too high. Therefore defeating the purpose of habitat humanity. If you're really looking for a good habitat for humanity the one in Oxnard is excellent five star review great customer service great prices and their furniture is constantly turning over so there's constantly new stuff because everything is priced reasonably Do yourself a favor and skip the Simi Valley store go to the Oxnard store have a great experience and be able to purchase items at reasonable and fair pricing .

Good cause, and helpful service…read more Showroom has items but not as much as a discount as you would think. Lots of furniture. Worth checking out. Please support this organization that gives folks a home!

We had an amazing experience with Dogs without Borders. We applied to foster Denver, and we have…read morefallen in love with him! The staff is so communicative, the instructions are clear, and they even provide all the materials for the initial foster period. Moreover, the mission of this organization is so amazing and we are honored to partake in their vision.

Writing this in honor of my late soul dog, Harper. I adopted Harper almost 14 years ago from Dogs…read moreWithout Borders. DWB are heavily active in social media and I followed them on Facebook. I saw Harper and went to one of the adoption fairs. I first signed up as a foster. Fostering was free and I had two week periods to foster and help dogs socialize at home peacefully before being adopted. Food was provided and one of the responsibility is dropping them off at the adoption fairs. As you can assume, I went back to the adoption fairs only to start the adoption process. The organization truly cares about their dogs, making sure they get the best medical treatment and are placed in the right homes. There is no pressure in adopting the dogs so if you are only capable of committing a short amount of time, they express nothing but gratitude. They finalize the adoption by doing a home inspection, making sure the home and family are suitable for their rescues. My parents have also adopted a dog a few weeks later and the whole experience was organized, comfortable and smooth. I highly recommend fostering, donating to DWB and/or volunteering in this organization. Their staff and network of volunteers are truly angels .

I've been going to Insi Alterations for the past few months now, and I can honestly say she is…read moreamazing. Every time I bring something in, it comes back fitting perfectly and looking even better than I expected. She pays such close attention to detail and really takes the time to make sure everything is done right. She's also super kind, professional, and easy to communicate with, which makes the whole experience even better. I highly recommend her if you're looking for quality alterations!

I always have such a wonderful experience with Insi's Alterations! The service is quick, and the…read morequality of work was excellent. She is especially skilled at working with both Indian and Western clothing, which can be hard to find in one place. She has altered several pieces for me beautifully, and she even made a custom quilt out of my old T-shirts. What really stood out was how collaborative the process was -- she let me customize it every step of the way and made sure it turned out exactly how I envisioned. Highly recommend Insi's Alterations for both everyday tailoring and special, meaningful projects!

This is a great thrift store…read more I love buying kid clothes at thrift stores because kids go through clothes so fast and they just destroy them after a couple uses so I try to find what I can for the least amount possible. The clothes are in almost new condition. Very cute, very cheap. You really have to have patience to look through the stuff though because it's not organized by sizes. I found a jacket in excellent condition for my husband here too that we would've spent at least $80 on for 1/4 of the price! Great selection. There are days that they sell at a percent off you just need to call and found out the day. Staff is nice. Pretty organized. No complaints.

I don't understand you people. You call my mobile and ask me…read moreto for donations. I take time to organize them and leave them in front of my door, as you request, however nobody ever picks it up. Please don't waste your time calling me unless you want to actually pick up my donation.

Very helpful and professional tax and advise service. Location and center ambiance very…read moreorganized, clean and comfortable. Definetly recommended for interested seniors.

Just hanging out with people your age, chatting, kareoke , learning new ways, eating together, the…read moreworld hasn't forgotten us. We may be older but we're still here.