YES. We scheduled the private tour and it was so fun! We met the animals and were able to give…read moresnacks and love. It's an amazing mission and we're in awe of their work! Playground review: it's a super nice space and is designed for ages 2-12. There's a ton of different equipment for all abilities. However frustrating when older/larger kids are wreaking havoc and abusing the equipment while moms are talking with their backs turned away from the playground. Don't be those moms.

Excellent animal rescue center and educational activities! Fabulous staff and friendly service for…read morekids. My child enjoyed every opportunity to meet animals in a relaxed and educational environment. They have a wonderful playground outside and is free. The animal tour is $10 / adult and $3 for kids. Worth every penny, my kid had never enjoyed animals until this trip. The outdoor animals are in excellent comfort and clean areas. We fed goats and pigs. Then we went inside and saw Guinea pigs, rabbits, and a lizard! Phenomenal educational opportunity!! You do need a reservation for the animal tours and they have summer camp so call Ahead to make sure it's available. Parking is in the lot.

Great places to volunteer around your schedule. They have a wide range of activities from solo to…read moregroup from tutoring to working big city events. Working m-f 8 to 5, I couldn't find too many opportunites that fit my schedule and this works awesome. Lots of after work and weekend options.

Great place to get connected to well managed volunteer opportunities. I highly recommend them.read more

I was very impressed by my first visit to Trosa. The store is spacious and bright. They have…read moreeverything from furniture to toys to clothes. I learned they also deliver if you need it. My son and I looked around and I found glasses I needed for a dollar a piece. I was exited because this was something I needed and would save me a lot of money. The employee who checked us out was super nice. He gave us mor einfo about the store and gave my son a free item because he was wearing a Star wars shirt. I will be back when I am in need of items for my home.

There's been a lot of talk about Trosa Thrift store around town lately. I've seen it all over…read moresocial media so a friend and I decided to check it out on a Friday afternoon. Trosa is located on Peters Creek Hwy in the Food Lion strip center at the Clemmonsville exit. It's easy to get to and there's plenty of parking which I love. Right inside the door is their whole furniture section, they have tons of tables, chairs, dressers , etc. they even have a whole section of office specific furniture. The prices are very reasonable. This would be a furniture flippers paradise. Towards the back they have shelves of everything from pillows to whole sets of dishes, sports equipment and the most medical mobility equipment I've ever seen anywhere. I'd say, if you are in need of a walker, a bath seat or portable toilet for someone look here because they probably have it at a fraction of the cost it would be to purchase new or rent. The clothing is grouped all together but they aren't keeping it organized as well as it needs to be. All different sizes were mixed in together and I quickly got frustrated and gave up. Both of us had found an item in the kitchen area we wanted so we headed to check out. The workers were very friendly as well. I'll definitely be checking out Trosa regularly in the future. Trosa supports substance abuse treatment. If you want to donate to them, they offer pick up for larger items or you can bring your items to their donation drop off around the back of the store. Just follow the signs.

Ronald McDonald House is mostly known for his own for their homes outside of hospitals for family…read moreof pediatrics patients who live outside the county have a stress free place to eat, relax, shower & sleep at no cost. RMH provides this stress free environment not just at the house but also in the hospitality rooms at the hospitals. You receive the same top notch service, with offerings of water, sodas, juice, coffee, sandwiches and snacks. The value is immeasurable because of the peace and comfort you get during a stressful time of your life. Not having to worry about cost is a huge relief for anyone. They also have rolling carts and you can request snacks and drinks from there as well. All their volunteers and employees are caring and polite. You hope you never have to worry e to use their services but it's nice to know they are there.

We had the opportunity to use the services provided by the RMH at the Brenner Children's Hospital…read more This is an amazing service offered for families of little ones that are in the hospital. Very kind and compassionate employee!

This Goodwill is always clean and neat. It's also fairly priced. The staff is kind and courteous.read more

From the owner: Goodwill Stores sell clothing, shoes, accessories, furniture, toys, home décor, electronics, books,…read moreand household items at bargain prices. With donated items arriving hourly, Goodwill is a new store every day offering unique, one-of-a-kind items. The sale of donated items in Goodwill Stores funds employment and training programs that help thousands of people each year find jobs and reach financial stability. Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that has served the local community since 1926. Goodwill is ranked nationally as one of the most efficient charities that make your donations go further.

I had never needed a notary, and was quite lost when searching for a service. Mr. Campbell was very…read moreprompt in replying to our inquiry and we were able to set up an appointment as soon as possible! Mr. Campbell was very helpful and provided great value for his notary services. I'd greatly recommend Campbell Mobile Notary for anyone with notary needs in Davidson County, and will absolutely be sharing his information with my friends and family as well. Thank you for your help, Mr. Campbell! ​

From the owner: I offer fast efficient service read more

An unsung hero serving the community. Consider donating food or money to help their outreach.read more

From the owner: Food pantry, emergency rent/utility bill assistance, parenting classes.read more

For anyone having to go to this place it's heartbreaking. I can tell you, however, that all the…read morestaff there were incredibly compassionate and empathetic. They are trauma informed providers. They explained the process thoroughly and we're patient with the adults and the children. I am thankful for this advocacy group to help families through such difficult and traumatic times.

I needed a space to work over the Christmas/New Year break and was surprised to see that a…read moreco-working space existed around downtown Gastonia. The parking was fine but maybe needed some clarity as there was a restaurant and post office adjacent to the lot. It's a gravel lot basically with no clear signage. Not a big issue but FYI. There's a handful of places to visit within walking distance for eating and shopping. Very small town feel. Inside the office, the receptionist welcomed me and was new but friendly and professional. She helped me get set up on the app (still a work in progress) and gave me a quick tour. The big main spaces were already reserved but the phone booth space was adequate to my needs. The internet speed was decent but there was no ethernet cable for direct connection. The common kitchen area was clean and beverages were available as well as small snacks. Terry, the director for the space, was very helpful in troubleshooting issues with billing and reservations. Pricing was also reasonable for a one-day pass. Military veteran pricing is available. If I came to the city more often, I'd get a subscription because it's very close and isn't overcrowded like some co-working spaces.

I HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND TECHWORKS!!!!! Terry Cox literally saved me (on a Saturday!)…read moreafter UPS delayed our training materials for our Onboarding/Training event for Summit Funding! I am the manager of Onboarding and I have worked with several rental training spaces and I have never seen anyone go so overboard to ensure our event was successful! Not only was she amazing, the space is incredible and Adrian who helped us during the event was the absolute BEST! If you are looking for professional leadership and possibly either an event space or an office space then look no further!!!!!!

I recently started volunteering at Nourish Up, helping out with the prepared meals that are…read moredelivered M-F for meal plan recipients. You can also volunteer to be a delivery driver, work in the food bank sorting food, assist people with their shopping, etc. The website shows all of the volunteer opportunities available. The facility is really clean and organized. If you're looking for ways to volunteer in the community, please consider Nourish Up.

Give back! They always need volunteers, especially during their big drives. Consider volunteering…read morea couple of hours with a few friends!