I frequently visit this thrift store and found incredible deals. However, because they have changed…read moretheir mission. It is only free items for people in need. I'm posting a review because you can still donate and give money to this amazing charity.

I ventured here on my last day in Alaska. They had a special where yellow tag items were $1.00. I…read moreknew I didn't have much room in the suitcase for my return trip home. I found a Noah's Ark framed photo of Arc Encounter in Williamsburg, KY. Where I have been. It was $1.00. Also found a rhinestone barrette for a $1. The prices were cheap on household but kinda spendy on clothes and shoes. The proceeds support charity.

Nice people Friendly efficient bar people…read moreEasy place to meet people. Former Military or Some Family. Lots to volunteer for

American Legion Post 1 is a private club. You need to have been in they're armed services or have…read morea parent to be able to join Auxiliary or Son of American. On Fridays they have a very reasonable priced dinner. There is a full stocked bar and numerous beer on tap.you walk up to order your drinks. Leave your credit card and start a tab. The American Legion is known to assist veterans and sponsor community activities. If you are able to become a member -- great. They are always in need of new and active members.

As a national organization, I think Big Brothers Big Sisters is wonderful. I was a Little when I…read morewas an only child living in another state. I love my Big Sister and I keep in touch with her to this day. But since this is about the Anchorage location, I'm going to speak to my experiences about that. And to be frank, it left a sour taste in my mouth. I tried to volunteer with BBBS Alaska twice, once as a high school student and once as a full-time working adult. I wasn't matched with anyone the first time since the program for high school students is rather small. I was told they had to close my profile for potential matches once I was a high school senior, which I understand since many people, myself included, go to college/university out of state. A little disappointing but fine. The second time was much more frustrating. As a disclaimer, I do not know if some of these things happened because of BBBS national policies, or because of the management at BBBS Alaska. Regardless, I was very unhappy with how it ended. To make things short, I was interviewed and attended orientation. (Sidenote: if you interview, be prepared to explain some very uncomfortable intimate details about yourself and your family). A few months later the match specialist (who was very nice, so my beef is with the upper management) contacted me about a potential match. I ultimately declined just because I was in the process of moving and had other things going on in my personal life. I didn't feel like I could completely devote my time and energy to a Little at that moment. Several months passed, and I get a letter in the mail at my new residence stating they could not match me. No explanation, no phone call or email, just an impersonal letter signed by the vice president of BBBS Alaska or whoever it was rejecting me. I was upset but decided it was not worth contacting anyone over due to my past experiences with lack of communication. If I was unable to be matched because of lack of available Littles, that's fine, but I should have been told that. If you're interested in volunteering with youth, you're better off going with a small local organization. Most likely less strict requirements for volunteers, and better communication and professionalism.

This is an organization that claims to make millions of dollars a year yet can't provide the most…read morebasic of services for a family with someone that has autism. I asked if they could provide someone to help with my daughter a few hours a week so I could work. Nope, we don't help people in Eagle River. You need to find your own provider there, we can't find someone to drive out there. I know because it's sooo far from Anchorage. I asked if they would help with a small amount of rent money to help us keep our apartment. I'm talking about $500 when we are between jobs and drowning financially. Nope we don't help with that. Well, what DO you help with? You have no problem asking people to volunteer to raise money and have no problem fund raising but where pray tell does that money go? I can tell you where it isn't going! It's not going to a family struggling to make ends meet at the moment. I guess they'd rather see a family separated into different shelters and a person with Autism that will never understand why they wouldn't help us. Their commercial is misleading as is their website. They never really say WHAT they will help with. Wouldn't recommend. If someone has any clue of what services they DO offer, feel free to message me as to what those are because at this point, I have no idea!

From the owner: Easterseals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living…read morewith autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for over 90 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easterseals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.