I have volunteered in the Person to Person food pantry in Norwalk for 7+ years. We provide meals…read moreand services to in need families in the GreaterNorwalk area. The volunteers are great to work with and the people we help are friendly and very thankful for the help we provide. With covid before and now with the economy, people are in greater need and we see the number of people in need growing. Here is the link if interested in finding out more about the services provided. https://p2phelps.org/ We are always looking for additional volunteers in the Norwalk, Darien and/or Stamford sites. If you are interested please give them a call and set up some time to help.

I was very disappointed today when I called looking for help for my 99 yr old neighbor I called…read moreand ask if they offered help for a 99 yr old living alone to take them shopping I was told no we don't offer that service. It wasn't that the receptionist said no it was the way she said no and hung up on me like I was bothering her or somehow offended her, I don't know what I did to deserve that type of treatment. I was simply asking about whether or not they offered that service because clearly on their webpage it says they offer that service so would I think whoever is answering their phones needs to be retrained clearly not a people person and should not be answering the phone representing person to person I believe this organization could do better.

They do not help with "low cost spay/neuter". They offer a "low cost" certificate to be used a vet…read moreoffice in a list they have. This list of vets are given rules for charges BUT they never actually ensure that those vets follow those charges OR make sure that those vets are not allowed to charge other outragous fees. The vet office I went to charged me over $500 in fees including an over the weight charge by $50 due to my puppy being 5lb over (the foa site says the vet is only allowed to charge $2/lb over). I wrote an email to Friends of animals about this vets upcharges over 2 weeks ago and go zero response. I had previously gone to The Spay & Neuter Center of New Jersey which only charged $400 TOTAL out the door price with sutures that disolved and did an amazing job, but they are over an hour from me. I ended up spending over $700 using Friends of animals "low cost" neuter at a rude vet office 10 mins from me. What a joke. I don't understand how they are allowed to keep this scam up.

I just called to obtain the certificate for my new kitten. For some reason, I was not able to…read moreselect the correct type of pet online. The person I spoke with was very nice and helpful. I was able to order the certificate over the phone. I am very surprised by the other review - the woman I spoke with was not rude at all - to the contrary she couldn't have been nicer. I should have the certificate in about a week. I will update my review upon receipt.

Excellent organization which serves the needs of children and adults with mental and physical…read morechallenges . Great personal trainers, instructors , educators;Kim and Tom have created a comfortable growing environment for all to reach their full potential. I have partnered as a martial arts academy owner/vendor and have grown my business successfully. Thanks Kim & Tom

I can not say anything out of the ordinary of this place because it is like no other. We are all…read moreequal, we all come from different walks of life and they treat you like so, hence the reason they are Healing Hearts. The children interact, they're on the computer, there are children from all over, most importantly they are safe. Tucked in a cul-de-sac, they are SECURE as they are teaching the children self defense inside, as the women in the back are boogying on down and burning all of the calories!! Super clean, plenty of water, PLEASE DONATE!!! There are classes for young and old, there is so much to do in there, you can even work out while your child is learning Tang Soo Do, now let's not go into the class because Master Jones, and their newest, grandest addition to the team, Master Ralph are the absolute BEST in what they do! Kim and Tom are dedicated to what they do and are always available to answer any question that you have. Oh not to mention DOG friendly!!!

If I could give negative stars here I certainly would…read more It is explicitly stated on the website that the captain cannot cancel within 1 hr of the sail. At 5:50 an employee came out and let us (many groups of people, 40 total) know the captain canceled for an impending storm. As I write this 2 hrs later, the weather is as beautiful as it was then and never for a second looked like it was going to turn by any weather app I had. But don't worry, if this happens to you, an unprofessional teenage girl will call you to follow up and tell you that you get your $35 back. Thanks. I can't tell if it's a company run by a bunch of stupid teenagers, high relatives, or a mix of both. Something weird is going on. Can't recommend staying away enough.

I had a wonderful experience on an afternoon sail with SoundWaters! I was a solo traveler but still…read morehad a wonderful experience. The sail is 2 hours and you're able to see Manhattan across Long Island Sound if it's a clear day. Passengers are able to bring picnic foods and their own beer/wine type beverages aboard if they wish. The excursion was pretty low key which allowed for a relaxing atmosphere. The crew did a good job and if you had questions they were able to assist. Making reservations was easy on their website and if I visit again I'd love to take part in their sunset sailing cruise they offer, it just happened to be booked already. They have free parking and is a great experience for a great price. Would definitely recommend. I'm really glad I got to experience this during my time in CT.

I highly recommend!!! I was seen by Andrea Arnold for counseling services at Norwalk Community…read moreCollege now currently CT State Norwalk. I am very grateful that I met her. She pointed out what I needed help with and changed the trajectory of my life. She was very kind, sweet, funny, caring, helpful and extremely patient. I honestly would not be where I am today without Andrea. I went from struggling to balancing and passing my college classes, battling with mental health challenges to graduating cum laude and getting leadership awards for student clubs. Thank you so much Andrea and Family and Children's Agency !!!!

From the owner: Family & Children's Agency (FCA) is a leading nonprofit human service organization committed to…read moreincreasing the social and emotional well-being of our clients. We provide solution focused services that meet the needs of individuals throughout the life cycle, including children, families, youth, adults and seniors. We possess more than 70 years of experience in the fields of social work and human services. Children & Families -Adoption -Counseling -Family Support (Prevention & Intervention) -Parent Education -Specialized Foster Care Youth -After School Program -Intensive In-Home Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS) -Counseling Adults -Project REWARD (Addiction Recovery for Women) -Counseling -Homeless Services Seniors -Personal Alert emergency response system -Live-In Care -Home Health Aides -Homemakers -Assisted Transportation -Home Modification -Caregiver Support

Open Doors is a housing and homeless service organization. They have emergency shelter, street…read moreoutreach, a kitchen serving hot meals every days, a grocery pantry, a community closet, and resources for people looking for housing and financial support. The community closet looks great -they have clothes, dishes, toys, toiletries, and all sorts of things for the community for free. If you want to volunteer, there are a lot of opportunities. You can donate clothes, shoes, and other gently used or new items. Great service for the community. To donate goods, drop off items the last Tuesday of each month from 1pm to 3pm.

well i am a homelss women in norwalk ct at the moment. they do not help if u dont call 211...they…read morewill turn there backs on you! they do ive been tugged all around by these so called navigators just for her to not call at all in 30 days? ive been out here tring to reach out to Anna! nobdy knows her, an 211 makes you wait for hrs to get a status, my phones battery does not last tht long, ive talked to the police about what they can do an theirs zero they cn do? this whole system is screwed up! my life means smthing to me i do not get high or drink i just want support and guidance threw this tough time and nope ther is zero effert zero help there is absoultly nothing for help here in norwal so far as far as i go. they hv completly ignored me messed with my head an feelings tht lady Anna was very rude an i didnt get the sence tht she cared at all. its was more of her telling me insted of helping me...i need shelter, its freezing. out. so i basically have to wait till im dead for ppl to help. tht is so sad an very cruel everybody shld hv a shot at anything. they litterly say there is room however you need a case wrkere then the case wrker tells you you hv to be sleeping outside an the get it verafied then you cld possiably get help, she said the wait is 3_6 months anyway, idk why she(Anna) was being so pushy and rude however i need help.....its getting cold an i am scared! tht im gonna die at this rate. the system is failing me.and i dont want to come bck an possiably sew ppl for there inhumain treatment, towards me. i want help i belong to a methadone clinic for pete sake!!! why am i still on the street? this whole thing is wrng an abusive ! my name is mellissa berquist and im in need of shelter!!!! my phone number is 2038512052 im on the street...no shelter...if anybdy cn help me please call me asap....

Excellent organization with a wonderful mission, global reach and impact! Its projects are…read moremeaningful and far reaching. Its staff are fiercely intelligent, and mission-driven to change the world for the better. It is highly recommended to participate in or support their programs for sustainable development and youth empowerment.

Our food pantry feels very lucky to be a member agency of FBLFC. Duncan and Carolina and their…read morewhole team are great - they are so pleasant, take the time to understand our needs, and always go the extra mile. We really cannot say enough about this! The food that they provide is always of the highest quality - remarkably so. We are proud to offer it to our guests. And the deliveries are very reliable. Thank you to everyone at FBLFC for all that you do to help struggling families in our region!

Saw the low rating here and while appalled at what the previous reviewer experienced, I wanted to…read morebe sure people knew this was NOT the norm! The Food Bank plays a vital role in our area, being a distributor of food to many food pantries and organizations in our area to help hungry families. They have been around for many years, and a number of local organizations and individuals give freely of their time to volunteer here to stock shelves, clean, organize, among other things. It is an amazing organization that more people need to know about. Please think about donating, go to their web site to see what is most needed, and absolutely call to sign up to volunteer! What the previous reviewer experienced should most certainly not happen, and I can attest that the staff there are very appreciative of anyone who can help them in any way! Spread the word and donate, volunteer and donate! More people in our area need food assistance than you might think.

PROS: The staff is nice here and the place inside is organized in regards to sectioning certain…read moreitems CONS: The parking lot is small and tough to navigate through when there are a lot of cars. This goodwill is substantially smaller than others and the "bric-a-brac" on the shelves are all cluttered OVERALL: Not my favorite goodwill to go to, but I did pick up some toys here so it wasn't a total loss

The restroom is closed; a sign on the door reads "entry after payment." Even after paying for a…read morepurchase, staff members use the restroom themselves but refuse entry to customers, claiming it is out of order or lacks toilet paper. This has happened twice during different shifts--once on Sunday and again today. It is impossible to shop properly: the first time, I paid for some items just to gain access to the restroom, yet I was still denied entry. Furthermore, you aren't allowed to take items you've already paid for into the fitting room, so ultimately, you can neither continue shopping nor make a purchase. It was a thoroughly unpleasant experience: it's summer, you can't drink water, and you can't shop if you need to use the restroom.