Urban Cat Coalition

(2 reviews)

Volunteered there in the past. People using Hope House were great people. They just needed a little…read morehelp.

I haven't been here in quite a while, but I wanted to give them a shout out and say what I know…read moreabout them. I cannot do them justice since they have many programs here to help members of our community that I haven't worked with. I have volunteered here a few times when I was a student through UW-Milwaukee. I helped bag groceries to be handed out to members of the community who needed help. They work very hard to create a balanced bag nutritionally each time such as protein, breakfast items, meat/ eggs, fruits/ veg, dessert (if they have any), soup, pasta/ rice, and a few other types of items I'm forgetting. When they have fresh fruits and vegetables they place them out for people to pick from. They also let people pick out bread items. The number of bags people receive depends on family size. They also have baby food items for those who need them. I also organized personal cleaning supplies (keep the good stuff, throw out the bad/ expired, put out the smaller stuff for people to pick out for free when they came to pick up food, etc). I thought this was really nice of them to have available, many people looked through the baskets once I started filling them. The staff is very kind to those who come in needing assistance and try to help. The area I worked in was basic but clean. They treat the community members that need help with respect (I've seen orgs where they don't treat people very well, this is not one of those orgs!). Great place to help the local community and for people to receive assistance. I've only scratched the surface as to what this nonprofit does for the community, check out their website. Time/ money/ personal donations brought here are not wasted!

Almost Home Cat Rescue MKE

staff very nice love the kitties you can there to visit the kitties to see which ones you would…read morelike to adopt

This cat rescue is really top notch. They care very much where the cats go and are keen to observe…read morethe behaviors of each cat. My son enjoys his visits there. The staff and volunteers have their hearts in their work for sure.

Vulture Space

4.5

(24 reviews)

Amazing experience with the diy workshop. I walked in with almost no bike repair experience,…read moreeveryone was extremely patient and friendly while walking me through the steps to get my repair sorted out. 11/10, will definitely go again.

Tons of knowledge and parts and pieces for all the bike nerds. There were several parts and brands…read moreI hadn't seen in a long time that were quality parts.

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

4.3

(4 reviews)

Excellent location to serve as a volunteer! Staff is friendly and effective. They make things easy…read moreto join in and make a difference in the community.

A fantastic organization with a solid mission…read more Feeding America operates as a good bank, accepting donations from various stores in the area and utilizing volunteers (like me!) to sort the items into like categories and get them to the agencies that can get then to the people who need it most. Want to volunteer? Their website is great as you can see available opportunities, sign up, and receive reminders all in one place!

Woodland Pattern Book Center

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Its impressive - and unique for Milwaukee - selection of books on Native American and Latin…read moreAmerican arts, history, culture, and politics highly recommends Woodland Pattern. However, its true genius is poetry. If you care at all about poetry - especially small press poetry, journals, chapbooks, and the like - then Woodland Pattern is the place for you. Its poetry selections alone make the place a North Coast - and likely national - treasure.

awesome. great space. lovely people and events. most…read moreimportantly--they have readings and a fine array of books.

Wisconsin Humane Society

(74 reviews)

I am a supporter of the Wisconsin Humane Society and all they do for the animals who are in need of…read morea loving & safe home. I am so grateful to all of the volunteers and donors! The Milwaukee Campus is clean, organized, and the staff is friendly. I adopted my dog from the Kenosha Humane Society in 2019 and he is the love of my life and my best friend. Please consider making a donation and/or volunteering your time at your local animal shelter. Thank you!

We had just lost two of our cats and our young cat needed a sibling. The shelter was running a…read morespecial of free adoptions on cats a year or older. All you need to do is make a donation. We looked at the website and registered beforehand which made the process easier. You are allowed to make two initial picks. Our volunteer was Liza and she was fantastic! She read us all the information on our picks and led us to the room where we met our cat. We instantly fell in love and decided on him. The entire process took about a hour. We were very happy with the service and ease of adoption. The only thing we didn't like was when we met our cat the area was very uncomfortable. It was an empty office.

ABL Life Coaching

(2 reviews)

In one word Ashley is amazing! I'm not the person who ever thought I need coaching like this but I…read morewas going through a change in my life and thought I would try talking to Ashley. Like what is life coaching!? She not only gave me the guidance I needed but gave me the tools to work through everything. This type of work is SO different than talking to a psychologist and in my opinion much more beneficial to real life. No matter what you are going through big or small, talk to Ashley. She's great.

I'm not one to do testimonials, but Ashley Levering is the exception to the rule. Ashley and I met…read morethrough professional contacts, and from our first meeting, I knew I wanted her on my team. She has an innate talent for finding creative solutions to challenges, and that talent is driven by genuine and unstoppable optimism, such a rare gift. She is also realistic about risks that are involved and how to mitigate those risks to achieve the bigger goal. Her talent is so strong, I asked her to serve as president of our organization's Advisory Board. In that role, Ashley was able to see solutions that I simply could not. And her solutions worked! I trust her implicitly and won't hesitate for a chance to work with her in the future. Bonnie Halvorsen, MA Nonprofit & Local Food Systems Consulting

St Vincent DePaul

4.4

(5 reviews)

If you love the thrill of the hunt like me you're going to want to add this St. Vincent DePaul…read morelocation to your list! I feel like they always have the best selection of furniture and also really interesting clothing pieces at great prices. Also, their jewelry case is a standout and is filled with everything from watches to necklaces that are in great condition. Plus, the store is likely one of the cleanest thrift stores I've been to in Milwaukee. Definitely check this location out!

It's an OK store. I'd like to say maybe one of the older stores. Clean, nice variety. Except for…read morepurses. Very little purses to choose from. A lot of shoes, but I was not happy with the shoes selection. It is quite a bit off the highway. If in the area, I might stop by again.

Milwaukee Rescue Mission

Some staffs weren't deaf friendly; Will, Jeff, and white guy does oppress deaf people, won't…read moreprovide interpreter which violate ADA law right, I plan to sue them with ADA law and non professional workers. They spoke to me through the mask, disrespectful to for communication with deaf people. They don't communicate well with each staffs, does the power trip against deaf people. They made me not passing drug pee test on the stall when I had hernia condition which I can't stand d and pee same time because of hernia. they don't give a fly about your health problem. it was a rip off so I walked out because of their unfair and picking on me just because I complain to my case worker about the staffs weren't doing their job right way, they weren't friendly to me sometimes which is not in professional way work supposed to be when I respected and follow their rules 100%, they don't give a crap about it. Don't ever come to this Mission ever. Staffs don't treat us friendly way, they give attitudes and make people upset and angry. Staffs don't give a crap if your belongs had been stolen, and do nothing about it. Case workers at Mission does excellent job and respecting me being deaf, communicated with me in right fair way by writing down and spoke through the phone as translator into words, they had patience with me which is impressed and respectful. Staffs aren't respectful at all. They need to replace unprofessional staffs like Will, Jeffery, and white guy, skinny one. Other staffs was friendly and nice, respectful to me expect Will, Jeffery and white guy for carelessly communication with deaf people. Terrible staffs ever. I'm planning to sue them with ADA laws.

This place is just as good as any Hilton property I have visited. Including the Waldorf Astoria in…read moreChicago on E Walton St - 60611. The difference is, the Leadership at the MRM is better! You can't trust the Leadership at WA at all. MRM is the true "make you feel at home" property. Kudos to the Owner and Operators or MRM! You are doing right in the community.

Hunger Task Force

(3 reviews)

Recently, my employer set up a volunteer day with HTF and I was really happy to participate! My…read morereview pertains to that side of things, not using their services. We arrived for a 3 hour shift which was to pack food boxes for seniors. There were two other companies there as well, so we had a good number of people to get the job done! Overall, they were very organized, energetic and motivating and answered any questions we had. At first I thought, how will this work with everyone knowing what to do? But you know what, the way they do it everything just moved along like a well oiled machine. People helped each other without asking and we just kept on packing those boxes. At the end, I think we did 925! They do require everyone stop for a 20 minute break halfway through and encourage you to stay hydrated. I'd highly recommend this as a volunteer opportunity with an employer group or even solo or with your family. What they offer the community is well needed and it's an rewarding experience.

Such a great organization! The new facility is outstanding and large enough for all the help they…read moregive the community! I spent time volunteering, packing boxes, it was great to know that the work we were doing was going straight out to the community. The team is so dedicated and so helpful. You can see the care and focus to help the community.

Goodwill Store & Donation Center

(1 review)

Been to this Goodwill a few times. On this day I stopped to drop off some items to donate. They…read morehave a drive thru area on the northside. And it was attended by a helpful staff member. After the drop off I went inside to check out a few items. I was looking for some cat toys but did not find any on this visit. Maybe next time.

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Katrina N.

3 years ago

My mother got 2 kittens from this place and they are completely feral!! She is sick now and stuck with 2 cats that NOBODY can approach!! We need you guys to come and take them back ASAP!! read more

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Very nice organization to deal with when looking for a new kitten/cat…read more All animals at Second Hand Purrs are given a veterinary exam before arriving at the shelter and the following procedures are included in the adoption fee: -Tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV -Distemper Booster -Rabies Booster (if 6 months or older) -Fecal Testing -Deworming preventative (Initial doses with a follow-up) -Flea bath -Ear mite treatment, if needed -Spayed or neutered (if 6 months of age or older) The adoption fee is $80 for one cat/kitten or two cats/kittens for $130 & do not adopt to anyone under the age of 21. Upon adoption approval, all cats and kittens within a 50 mile radius will be delivered to their new homes. (Which is VERY nice if you already have a cat at home...someone else bringing the new kitty in can really help with attitudes). The staff really know alot about each individual cat there- (know if best not to be around children, other cats, if need to stay in a pair, etc.) You can tell they really care for them. I have adopted two from there now and the fosters do a fantastic job socializing them. I can handle them in any position, trim their nails without a fight and never get hissed or nipped at. They are both friendly with company too. The shelter is very clean also and never smells like there is even one cat inside (even though there are about 50!! )

Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter

3.9

(8 reviews)

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The volunteers here are very nice. They do great work. But the president that works there, her name…read moreis Rachael. She's not a volunteer. She acts like she cares but this job isn't cut out for her. She cares only about money & ego! She lies a lot to inflate her ego and to get more donation money. I had to reach out to her over 10x for almost 6 months. To the point where the kittens turned into cats & then had to be put down bc she lied and played so many games with my cats lives! I heard that Happy Endings might get someone else to run their Shelter. PLEASE DO!!!!! Bc Rachael can not handle this role! I've known her for 2 years and getting any help from her was worse than pulling teeth! She's a master class at blowing smoke up ppls azz!

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staff very nice love the kitties you can there to visit the kitties to see which ones you would…read morelike to adopt

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(23 reviews)

Sincere, caring Good to animals. Very helpful with information about pets. All animals in good…read morehealth and easy access for viewing

Very Clean! All animals well cared for and loved. Knowledgeable and very kind and helpful workers…read more Can't say enough about EBHS! Have adopted here and will continue to visit and donate.

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