easy to make an appointment. The bags for donation were put on the top step and they were picked up.read more

I absolutely love the convenience of having my donations picked up rather than having to load up my…read morecar, drive to the donation center, unload and drive home. Especially since I have kids, I can't fit much in my car with both kids in the car so it always takes multiple trips and it's a pain. I had such a pile of boxes because I just didn't feel like making 4-5 trips. I found Purple Heart and haven't looked back. As far as the other reviews, even though they're several years old, I feel the need to respond. Why would you sit and wait? Put the stuff outside and go about your day, that's the whole point. If they have an issue, they'll get in touch. The furniture pickup review? It says right on the scheduling page that they don't accept furniture! Try reading the information about the organization and the acceptable donations before you schedule.

My mom and sisters *literally* come to this thrift shop approximately 3 times a week and have…read morebrought me here a about a gazillion times, give or take a few. My mom regularly calls me and her first sentence is, "I'm at the Association for the Blind, do you need...(random completely useless thing that I definitely don't need, but she'll buy it anyway)?". If you're wondering where all the Newtown moms recycle their barely-worn Banana Republic and Ann Taylor gems, it's here. Need a Halloween costume? Got em. Prom Dress? Yep. Shoes? Yes please. Housewares? Every shape, size, and color. The racks are color coded and restocked on Saturdays. Fridays from 6-8 clothing is half off. There's one (rather) large dressing room in the back. Prices are VERY CHEAP. Like, stupidly cheap. All proceeds go to Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. If you want to recycle your things, you can do so Monday to Saturday 10-3.The ladies that work here are very sweet. My mom is tight with them, cus, ya know, she's there all the time. You can find ANYTHING at this thrift shop. I'm pretty sure half the time I ask my mom and sisters where they got something, I know their answer is going to be "Assosh." That's right, we've abbreviated it.

From what I have seen so far from this agency- they are doing great things for the blind and…read morevisually impaired.

I've been to this pantry about 6x's now.Here's my take on its pros & cons…read more Pros - 1) On 1/9/23 I asked one of the ladies who always seems to oversee the frozen meat area if the workers are all volunteers. Yes, she said. I think that's great. 2) A lot of the food seems to come from Whole Foods. (Not sure if that's a good thing or not, as they're owned by pretty greedy Amazon now.) 3) A lot of the prepackaged stuff is organic. 4) I think It's nice everyone can choose theitems he/she wants. Someone usually cites that said the number of things in each distribution group we can have. I sustained one exception to that the last time I was there3/13/23. one of the regular volunteers informed me I could have as many pantry items I wanted. Don't quote me but I think she said that was because I was there within earshot of the closing of the hour long giveaway time frame so sufficient edibles were there still. (I don't know, that said where they store "leftover stuff that needs refrigeration or freezer space. There's a small free parking lot on Carson street that's across the street from the pantry entrance which isn't on GREEN LANE, ACTUALLY. (If you've a car this is an important point to be aware of -- the workers here correctly inform me about given how difficult it can be to find parking on a lot of the street in this neighborhood. I think it's far better that groceries and a place like Whole Foods are giving away food they don't want to sell anymore -- due to their (likelihood) notions their customers don't want anything that's almost "expired," (I could go on and on about that $) than trashing these foodstuffs in landfills that are already clearly overburdened, giving rise to global warming hence, etc. Finally given the food here is free when all is said and done it's definitely a good place to frequent if you're interested in just saving your coinson the recent hiked cost of grocery food. Cons - Regarding my query about where refrigerated food is stored here I had a fairly nasty taste of that (no pun intended lol). The last time I was at the pantry I picked up a fairly large plastic container of carrots and celery (see picture) which had an expiration date of 3/12/23 but which I wanted anyway because I've found "expired " things often last a lot longer than what's noted on various food items. Well for the first time in my life these particular veggies were pretty much rotten-- about two weeks after I brought them home. That's VERY unusual for carrots and celery as these pretty hardy vegetables usually last a lot longer than two weeks in my fridge. I'm 100% certain due to the fact they Had NOT BEEN PROPERLY REFRIGERATED -- if in fact they'd been refrigerated at all after Whole Foods donated it to them however their usual (innate capacity shall I say) to withstand pretty accelerated decay was obliterated. That's disappointing that something like that can happen at a food pantry of all places! I'm not trying to belabor the vegetable matter here but since I've already broached ithere's another thing I don't think is great about this pantry For some reason one can't get fresh vegetables here much. I think that's strange and unfortunate. I've usually had to wait 40-45 minutes before being called up to get my items. The wait time here can be tiring, therefore. After all is said and done of course -- to end on a positive note the fact that much of the food here is organic and pretty decent, healthy, etc I've no reason NOT to recommend it.

I haven't been to North Light Community Center since I moved out of Manayunk but my sister's…read morekickball team had been short people so I started to sub for them and found myself back here. Its street parking which with all the snow isn't as easy to find as it normally would be but I managed to get a decent spot both trips. Its a little cold when your not moving but once you get started the temperature ends up being just fine. If you live in the area its a little small but not a bad place to participate in an indoor sports league.

Imagine a new-in-box Lladro 6977 (retail $200+) for $8 ! Treasures abound at Langhorne Restore.read more

I really love looking at tchotchkes…read more Of course if you wanna look through their selection of cds, books, records and Christmas ornaments ... they have lots!! It looks like a lot of people have been donating furniture. They have a lot of space displaying that. I digress. I like tchotchkes/ Knicknacks. And I like keeping my eyes peeled for little vases that way I can give them out as gifts if somebody's not feeling good or if they're feeling good and just need a little surprise. I was happy to see a Patrick Nagel picture here. ((It's very nostalgic for 80s lovers like me!! )

This is a great place to recycle anything with a plug and also electronics. I am heading there on…read moreTuesday to recycle two non-functioning electric heaters that are old. This works to help men and women who recycle the valuable parts for sale and receive training also in anger management and skills to help them get and keep a job. I have been going there for about 5 years. My late husband was a hoarder and I took carloads of old computers, TVs and miscellaneous clutter to them when their location was on Walnut Lane. I also will give a monetary donation which they need badly to carry on the work that is so needed.

I have given my recyclables to this company on two occasions now and both times that have been…read morenothing but the best. During the second pick up I needed to change my time last minute and although they were busy they were very flexible, called when nearby and picked up the heavy items (AC and TV) from my second floor with no complaints. They also complimented my home! My friend was there and was so impressed that she's planning to use them as well!

The house of the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity chapter from the St. Joseph's University(University of…read morethe Sciences/ PCP&S formerly). The house was constructed in 1895 and purchased by the fraternity in February of 1973. Members of the fraternity have lived there ever since helping the local church and giving back to the community. The house stands tall and is an icon of 47th street and has been home to many. It is definitely a site to behold.

We saw an adoption flyer for a deaf dog at Newtown Bagel on March 4th, submitted our application…read morethe same day, then had a home visit from a representative on the 7th. I really appreciated the time their team took to ensure we were a safe and loving home, rather than simply sending dogs off to an unknown and unvetted environment. Everyone we spoke to leading up to actually meeting Jake was incredibly kind and helpful, answered any questions we had and took the time to learn about our existing pets and family dynamic. It made me feel comfortable and confident in CAS as a rescue, based on my own experience volunteering, fostering, and rescuing with numerous organizations over the years. When we had to ask to extend the timeline due to unforeseen events, CAS was incredibly patient and lenient with us so we wouldn't miss out on meeting him. We met Jake at Golden Paws on the 13th where he was boarding (Thank you so much to everyone there for your love and care while he was with you! We will be back for grooming, but that's a separate review!) on the 13th and he came home with us to start his happily ever after. We've been working on teaching hand signals (he knows sit, stay, down, paw, spin, and more every day!) and leash manners. Jake has some behaviors we'll be reshaping but he's already such a fantastic addition to our home. We have absolute faith that, within a few weeks, he'll feel like he's been with us his entire life. What really stands out to me about CAS is their dedication to keeping in touch with families, the resources they provide, and the amount of communication they're open to having. There were times I felt I was oversharing but the team at CAS are dog people - and dog people are the best people. My family is so thankful to CAS for connecting us with Jake. He made himself at home very quickly, was given a clean bill of health by our personal vet, and is becoming a local celebrity around town for his size, lovable nature (with both humans and other dogs!), and 'deaf dog' vest. We'll continue to support CAS as best we can so they can place other dogs like Jake into other loving homes just like ours. Thank you SO MUCH, CAS!!!!

Adopting an animal can be a very long and challenging process when looking for the right animal…read moresociety. The Crossings Animal Society made our adoption seamless and we can't be happier with our rescue pup! Karen (program coordinator ) and Svetlana (volunteer) made sure each step was taken appropriately and have helped in any way they can. The Crossings makes sure that the animal you adopt fits your lifestyle and family. We are so happy we adopted Pudding ; she is the best pup ever :)

strongly caution anyone considering working with or supporting Homefront…read more A candidate I mentored recently went through their hiring process. Despite holding a Master's degree with honors from Georgetown, he was forced to endure four separate interview postponements. He was completely open and transparent about being on the autism spectrum. Following the interview, he sent a prompt thank-you note, and the team promised to follow up with him the following week. Instead, they went completely dark--offering zero follow-up, status update, or basic courtesy. To treat qualified candidates this way--especially neurodivergent individuals who approach the process with complete honesty--is unprofessional, dismissive, and deeply disappointing for an organization that purports to serve the community. Save yourself the frustration and look elsewhere.

Homefront is a non-profit agency whose main goal is to assist families in need in Mercer County,…read moreand to break the cycle of poverty. They have so many services it would be impossible to name them all, but they offer an emergency food pantry, they run a pre-school for homeless children, a family preservation center, a home for first-time expectant mothers, and so much more. Homefront is fortunate to have a caring staff and wonderful volunteers who are invested in helping Homefront's clients. I can't imagine where the families that Homefront serves would be without them.