I understand that this organization has guidelines for donations it can and cannot accept. However,…read morethe general approach of personnel is not one of gratitude, but rather, 'attitude.' I always donate usable and high-quality items that are in very good condition. However, they are frequently not met with genuine appreciation, but rather, with interrogation and rejections. Since this has happened on several occasions, I will donate to other organizations in the future.

I had 600 snacks destined to go into the welcome bags for a convention that was cancelled. I asked…read moreGifts of Love if they were interested, and they said the snacks would be perfect for their Weekend Food Backpack program -it serves more than 300 students each week. We had to arrange a mutually convenient time for delivery, and agreed on this morning, which gave me just enough time before I taught my Zoom class. In these strange times, please remember to help those of your neighbors that are in need.

We went on a Monday but the nature center was closed. This was fine because I wanted to walk on the…read morered trail (Werner Pond Trail); this trail is half a mile long and it's flat. The walk was very easy with some roots and rocks. There were views of the brook which was peaceful and the sound of flowing water was lovely. There were information cards everywhere detailing which wildlife lived in these woods. There were a couple of small bridges; one was on concrete and fenced in. We also walked over to the butterfly garden. They did a great job with maintaining this land. I can't wait to go back to check out the nature center and the other trails. Since it's early spring, there were no vegetation; I'm sure in the summer this place gets super lush greenery. They also offer many programs and activities; The Children's Museum in West Hartford is also affiliated with them.

A wonderful place for Nature Lovers, young & old! Live animals to see & sometimes touch! Well…read morestocked with treats & toys! Lots of those CT

IF YOU TRULY NEED HELP - DO NOT, LET ME REPEAT, DO NOT CALL THESE PEOPLE. They say they will help…read moreyou but truthfully they throw you in a hotel that they knowingly has issues with car break-ins, though they will tell you otherwise. I had my catalytic converter cut out of my car overnight and found out from other women in similar situations that it was a regular occurrence that interval house WAS in fact aware of. Because I did not make enough money, and now had no working vehicle, they left me to be homeless because I could not relocate my entire life from Hartford county all the way over to Windham, almost an hour a day. I was referred to 211 and left to either live in a broken car in a hotel parking lot or go back to my abuser's house, because CT is a not a right to shelter state and 211 doesn't give immediate shelter. My worker, Edna, did absolutely NOTHING to help me find some kind of help in the county I lived in and needed to stay in due to the several doctors and daily appointments I could not just move to Windham. I ended up spending all of my savings just to stay in the hotel for as long as I could but without any friends or living family I now am living back in my abuser's home where I am struggling to survive on a daily basis. They will not help you. They will hang up the phone on you. You are better off being homeless or hoping to God you get someone else that maybe will help. This place did nothing to help someone who was abused their entire life. I was left to fend for myself and now I'm back to square one. I was told maybe they weren't the right program for me. Don't expect anything from them.

From the owner: Interval House is the largest agency in the State of Connecticut providing intervention services…read morefor victims of domestic violence and their families, serving the City of Hartford and 23 surrounding towns. We operate a 24-hour hotline (860-838-8467) and provide counseling and safety planning, emergency shelter, court advocacy, support groups, and community education.

Great Worship and love the family oriented atmosphere My favorite aspect is that this ministry…read morebelieves in ministering to the spiritual need as well as the natural

A Bible believing and teaching church that lines up with their vision and mission statements…read more Community, love and development for all; spiritually, physically and, mentally. What really stands out to me is the welcoming and loving atmosphere. This church has been such an amazing part of support through my journey In many ways.