Nice selection of thrift store clothing that is in good shape. I think they are selective about…read morewhat they accept. I find the quality and prices very good AND it's a registered charity; part of the Big Sisters/Brothers organization so proceeds are going to an excellent cause. They now have a small housewares section but don't have room for big items like furniture. I do make sure this place is on my list when I'm on the hunt for something. Ample free parking and close to other shopping on Merivale.

Thrive Select Thrift Store is a thrift store that sells clothing and accessories, and 100% of their…read moreprofits go to support Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ottawa. I like that the impacts of donations and purchases stay local. And organizations that help kids always have my support. The clothing at Thrive appears to be geared towards youth and so skews on the younger side, in my opinion. The racks are filled with brands like Old Navy, Garage, and Ardene. Prices are cheaper than places like Value Village. They had some new items like Funko Pops and Squishmallows, while I was there, but I guess these depend on donations, perhaps these were from a business (?) They also had some used video games and controllers. They also have (new) Big Brothers and Big Sisters merchandise. Staff are friendly. I believe that many of them are volunteers. They are located in the Emerald Plaza. Lots of free parking in the plaza.

Such an amazing organization! Operation Come Home helps to "prevent homeless teens from becoming…read morehomeless adults". How does this work? There are all sorts of services avaliable such as education opportunities, skills partnerships, resume and interview prep, and even a closet full of clothes to help look the part and nail that job. There is food available and all sorts of other resources to help keep teens of the streets. The staff are fantastic and really give their all for the cause. There are all sorts of volunteer opportunities, and Operation Come Home is always looking for donations, not just monetary. I highly suggest to stop in and see how you can make a difference in our community. Everything helps!

In the past I volunteered here briefly and while there was not a lot of demand for my services, it…read morewas a great place to volunteer, keeping everyone in touch by sending out a newsletter about OCISO's involvement in the community. The services that the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization provides to immigrants are wonderful. They can get documents translated here for immigration purposes, find someone to help interpret in a hospital setting, take English classes and just find general support during this major change in the their lives! The staff at OCISO were always friendly and helpful and it felt great to be a part of this community!

There is one word that captures the remarkable work that OCISO does, day after day and year after…read moreyear: care. Care runs throughout the organization, from the volunteer right up the ladder to the highest senior manager. Unlike many other immigrant services groups, OCISO follows and CARES for new immigrants throughout their entire settlement journey, enabling newcomers to flourish as new citizens and ultimately CARE about their own communities and contribute by giving back. No wonder OCISO is an award winning organization that serves as a model right across the spectrum!

It's a building right beside Brittania Beach. No one really pays attention to it, but if they did…read morethey would see what it has to offer. Ron Kolbus is more than just a meeting place, it truly is a great resource. Walk in the doors and you will find a lobby with computers. Since it is a City run location, the computers are free to use for the public. Feel free to make the most of them. Beyond the computers, Ron Kolbus is a meeting place. They have a large hall that can accommodate hundreds of people, and a small kitchen to serve refreshments from. Outside there is a big courtyard with picnic tables. This area is used for many community barbecues and other events. And beside the courtyard there is a huge parking lot. It won't come in handy for everyone, but for those that live in the area, peak in the doors before you pass by next time, you never know what might be going on.

The tech and tickTock tech saved my job.... or help me secure my job that i'm currently working. My…read morecomputer wasn't booting up at all and was sitting on a blank screen. In desperation I called random places and everyone wanted 2 to 3 days to fix. They sent a tech on-site and who performed some diagnosis magic, swapped a chip in the motherboard and viola! They also got rid of excess moisture from my computer... I don't know how that happened but all working now. I made it to my interview on time and saved my bacon! I owe you because my Ontario experience is better with your super fast help! Thanks!

Yash was awesome! He fixed my printer problem quickly and efficiently and showed me how to backup…read moremy system. I would not hesitate to recommend him at all. Very pleased with the prompt and professional service. High praise and my thanks!! M. Picard

Great service and very flexible hours, weekends or late evenings, easy to get a same day…read moreappointment. Give very complete service and are willing to explain everything for you.

We heard an almighty clamour in our range hood on Good Friday morning. It sounded like a mixed…read morefamily of birds and squirrels had moved in and were throwing a housewarming party. Called Skedaddle and they agreed to send someone out that weekend - pretty impressive for Easter. Ollie from Skedaddle arrived with a workmate, sporting N95 masks and taking full COVID-19 precautions (which I guess are also required when dealing with wildlife too). Payment was also contactless and over the phone. The Skedaddle team removed the nest, disinfected the vent work and put a custom-made screen in place (made-to-measure in their truck). We also noticed a few other vents in need of love and Ollie kindly agreed to take care of those too. Ollie's calm, professional and explanatory approach to our problem greatly reassured my partner, who was freaking out a bit at the thought of our unwanted guests settling in. All things considered, using Skedaddle was a smooth and pleasant experience and we would recommend them to anyone with unwelcome critters trying to move in!

Great service, honest and trustworthy, best of all he was able to save all my memories and greatest…read moretreasures. Note all ways back up your memory!!! Thank you And well worth the money too!!!

I fully agree with the previous review. The team at Capital Data Recovery are true professionals…read morethat put a client at ease and get the job done. A local computer shop had my hard drive for over three weeks trying to save our family photos. They failed, and then a friend suggested that I take it to Capital Data Recovery. I received great service from them and had all our photos saved within a week! Thank you! I will highly recommend you to anyone who needs your services. Jody.

This is the permanent location for blood donation in Ottawa, they setup several mobile locations…read morethroughout the city throughout the year for convenience. I was a first time donor when I went here and I had a wonderful experience. The staff were very understanding, helpful, and happy I was there. Plus the staff kept giving me cookies and juice--yum! The whole process was nonjudgmental and completely respectful of my privacy. The visit took about an hour from start to finish: creating my profile, haemoglobin test, health questionnaire, Q&A about the donation process, giving the blood, and snack time. The actual blood giving part was pretty quick, 10-15 minutes. The nurse walked me through what she would do and ensured I was comfortable the entire time. The great thing about giving at the permanent location, rather than the mobile sites, is that the chairs are big oh-so-comfy recliners and there are televisions. I also like that I can make appointments online--Blood Services has done a great job of making donating blood simple and convenient. So, if you've thought about giving blood before, but have been hesitant for whatever reason, I highly recommend heading over to the permanent location on Carling because they will take good care of you and you will feel warm fuzzies inside. 9/30

Yay for saving lives!…read more After watching a special on CTV Morning about a teenager who had to have over 77 blood tranfsusions to cure his leukemia, I felt like I really needed to step and give blood. My Dad's been donating since I was a child, and wanted to contribute the tradition. I always seemed to have some reason not to, but after Fauve G made an appointment, I went for it. This location is just off of Carling and as Rebecca mentioned, the whole process takes about an hour. You sign in, they take a hemoglobin sample, fill out a profile, and then you're escorted into a room where you answer about 60 questions on a touch screen regarding a whole bunch of things like whether you work with monkeys (I wish!), a whole host of sexual and travel questions and of course, questions about your health history. It doesn't take long, an then you're off to these super comfortable lounge-like chairs. They staff are really wonderful and thorough and explain every step they take and ensure you're comfortable and understand what's going on. I've had blood taken a million times so I wasn't bothered by it, but if you're squeamish, there's a bunch of TVs to take your mind off it. It took me 10 minutes for them to get the amount they needed (I think it's half a litre), and then I moved on to a little area with cookies and juice. My only complaint here is that they have no gluten-free options like fruit, or gluten-free cookies or bars. I did have some orange juice and felt totally fine afterward. I encourage everyone to go in and donate! It's a really simple and short way to contribute to saving lives.

This place is AWESOME! Every time I go to a new city, I first scope out the secondhand, vintage and…read moreantique stores. I have beautiful used items from cities all over the world: Reykjavík, Tromsø, Perth, Berlin, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Montreal, Halifax, and now I can add Ottawa to the list. All is to say: world class vintage dresses found here at SVP! I scored really beautiful designer and stylish vintage frocks here, all in amazing condition, for a steal of a deal - only $6-$8 for dresses, and even less for that gorgeous pussywillow-grey silk blouse with a scooped neck and 3/4 length sleeves! Honestly, I have a hard time writing reviews for these places because I feel like I want to hoard all of the treasures to be found there for myself! But, I also have to give kudos to this place - everything is affordable, well-organized and supporting the planet in its efforts to recycle and offset the fast fashion fiasco that is polluting our beloved earth. My choice to shop places like this is political, not just economical. I just want to contribute less to that growing mountain of cheap clothing that clogs the landfills. I know, I know, I still fly places and consume jet fuel, but we do what we can, right? I was first drawn to this store by its amazing window display - it was a war-time 1940s theme and I was sucked in right away. Also, someone is responsible for the beautiful fashion assemblages inside that adorn the front of every rack - this place has an edge that not a lot of secondhand clothing stores have! I have to admit, I'm kind of addicted. There are more items than just clothing, too - lots of household goods, so if you are inspired to make a juicy margarita at home tonight, they've got a great collection of margarita glasses, etc etc etc - all your party needs. In fact, I'm so addicted to this place, I might just head over there right now... the trick with finding the treasure is to go back frequently! See you there.

Great for Home Decor and books. The service is non existent. The value is great tho. But be ready…read moreto look and look for a while.