They have been doing this work for multiple decades helping folks in the Richardson area when times…read moreare hard and the purse falls short. Good folks.

My experience was good. I had no issues. The young lady was friendly and professional I will…read moredefinitely donate there again!

You don't move to the City of Excellence to be average. Thank God I ain't average!…read more I moved into my new home in Plano two weeks ago and the water towers say it all. I'm right where I belong, in the City of Excellence ;) here's the thing... you aren't excellent if you aren't leaning in to help others. I'm passionate about a ton of things, giving back to others is one of the most important. I rescheduled my every 56 days blood donation to a nearby American Red Cross but being in my new town for two weeks seeing all that it gives, I knew it was time to research how I can make an immediate impact. North Texas Food Bank was a result of my research and I'm so excited about today's effort. After relocating I suppose it's quite fitting to select "Pack and Box" it's literally all I'd been doing the past few weeks, why stop now?!! I had the greatest first time volunteer experience. I signed up last night right before bed because and knew I was going to the gym at 6a with my neighbor so I selected the 1p (arrive by 1230p) time slot. Creating a new volunteer account was super straight forward. I was adding this event to my calendar within minutes. I was greeted by the sweetest ladies upon arrival, offered a locker key (wear a fanny pack if you don't have pockets and wish to bring your phone in) as you aren't wearing aprons. I left my phone in the locker. We did a brief orientation, hand washing and then volunteered for our assignments. I've put together a ton of boxes lately, so I opted for packing. I'm not certain I've ever handled so much boxed milk in my entire lifetime! I was first in the assembly line working hand in hand with Apple juice volunteer and let me just say, we did the damn thang!!! It was such a fun experience I never took a single break. My right arm will soon remind me of this fact. We packed 960 boxes, totaling 20 pallets, weighing 28,800 lbs, creating 24,000 meals! I'm a numbers nerd and love the data following your shift. It makes it that much more rewarding. Impact you can see and feel. There were several corporate groups, families and solo volunteers. Everyone was very kind. I'll definitely be volunteering here on a regular basis as my schedule provides. Thank you so much North Texas Food Bank! As a foodie, meals for those in need is a cause I hold near and dear to my heart. Highly recommend if you're looking to serve others. There are a variety of opportunities. I selected this one today but I may explore others in the near future. Hands down a superb way to spend 3 hours, and the warehouse is nice and cool on a warm day. Perfect place to volunteer in the summer (:

Such a nice/big warehouse facility. Pretty clean and modern. My team and I came to volunteer, and…read morethe staff were all super helpful, and gave us good instructions and rules. The building is the size of 4 football fields, so it's massive. It felt so good to give back to our community. Please consider volunteering if you can, it's super easy to sign up and the process was super smooth.

2009 was my first year volunteering with Texas Stampede. I will be doing it for years to come…read more This organization is a great way to get involved and touch the lives of children and families at Children's Medical Center. You meet some of the most amazing people from all over DFW and it is good to know that one great cause has brought together such a diverse group of people. There are usually things going on throughout the year depending on your committee but the real fun starts about May when volunteer orientations have taken place and you narrow down where you would like to help, be it marketing, operations, merchandise etc. I highly recommend Texas Stampede to those who want to give their time. There is something for everyone, weather you have days and nights to give or just a couple of hours. The rodeo takes place in November and is held at the American Airlines Center. Although there are new exciting changes for 2010. If you are interested in volunteering for 2010 please check the website often for new orientation dates!

Attended a lovely wedding here but the venue didn't rise to the occasion of the beautiful moment it…read moregot to be part of. The wedding was lovely in spite of the choice of venue, not because of it. Would not recommend for anyone needing a space for their event.

I can't begin to describe how amazing this place is. I toured MP while looking for educational…read moreopportunities to help my daughter who has special needs. The amount of education and training in everything from activities of daily living, workplace introduction, situational interactions with coworkers/employers, sports, etc. was more than I could have ever imagined. My friends were in a similar situation where they felt lost and defeated when trying to find a place for their son after high school. As soon as they heard about MP, they toured and immediately enrolled him. We truly feel like this place has been a blessing for so many families! 100 stars wouldn't be enough!

Visited Equest on my bus tour with JLD and the facility and staff were phenomenal! I can definitely…read moresee myself requesting Equest as a placement location in future. The staff are so patient and kind. The amount of care the animals receive is just indescribable. I'm not an animal woman at all and these horses were gentle, patient and so sweet. I faced my fears and pet a few and I want to go back just to see them lol. The facility is very well-kept and clean considering what it is used for. I recommend taking your children for horse therapy and rehabilitation. If applicable to me I would be one of the first to sign up.

This place gives me so much happiness. I've waited over a year to write a review and have gone back…read moreover 20 times. As a volunteer, the staff treats you with respect and like you're a family member-after all, the program only survives on volunteers for classes to assist the instructor in each class. Ellie is the volunteer coordinator and she is so easy to talk to and makes it easy to communicate with her via text/email! She and everyone there make a point to thank you every time you come in too! Why do they need volunteers for class? Well, As many as 3 volunteers could surround and support a beginner or riders with more emotional or physical needs by holding them in the saddle, maybe just putting a hand on their leg so they know they are safe, etc.... While maybe 1 volunteer would be used for an experienced rider to simply lead the horse. I can't say enough about this place! Looking to help your community and volunteer your time around KIND people and animals? LOOK NO FURTHER!

They have moved into a custom building with a quarter the capacity. Just be prepared. If you…read moresometimes use a walker or rollator bring it to sit on. 5 for what they do. 1 for whoever planned and approved the current obstacle course. The security guards can be a bit confrontational towards males.

Seven Loaves Food Pantry & CommUnity Center is an organized and friendly place to serve our…read moreneighbors in need.

I cannot recommend Lambs enough. Our family has been so blessed by the school. My daughter has…read moreblossomed under the loving care she has received. The student teacher ratio is excellent; well below state minimums. The teachers are amazing! Many of them have been there for 10+ years. I'm so happy my daughter is there. Lambs is definitely a hidden gem!

I like to use social media and other tools to find what fits best for me and my family. I had to…read moretake a moment to review Messiah Lutheran Lambs as a recent transplant to Texas and Mom of Irish twins. Amy and Linda both are 2 of the friendliest, helpful, responsive individuals. I have asked SO many questions and stopped in there probably too many times. They are the BEST and I'm so excited for our kids to start.

I reached out to Operation Once in a Lifetime seeking assistance and unfortunately left the…read moreinteraction feeling deeply uncomfortable and concerned. My point of contact was Patrick Sowers. One of the biggest red flags was being asked to send copies of my DD-214 containing sensitive personal identifiable information directly to a phone number. At no point was it clarified whether this was a secure work device or a personal cellphone. I was never offered a professional email address or secure document portal, which I found highly questionable given the nature of the documents involved. While I complied in an effort to move the process along, I was not comfortable doing so. In my experience, reputable organizations handling veterans' records typically have clear procedures and safeguards in place for transmitting sensitive information. Beyond the privacy concerns, the conversation itself was frustrating and unprofessional. Instead of feeling heard, I felt repeatedly invalidated, challenged, and put on the defensive regarding my own experiences and concerns. The interaction came across as passive-aggressive and unnecessarily contrarian. I also found it inappropriate that examples of other veterans' personal struggles were repeatedly brought into the conversation as comparisons. I contacted the organization for assistance with my own situation, not to hear about or be compared against the hardships of others. It felt dismissive and unprofessional. What should have been a supportive interaction instead felt judgmental and disrespectful. Trust and professionalism are critical when working with vulnerable veterans, and unfortunately I did not experience either here. Based on my experience, I would strongly encourage others to exercise caution when sharing sensitive personal information and to ask questions about how documents are being stored and protected before sending anything. Patrick Sowers is a fucking moron.

This place is really great! I love donating to here. They do so much for veterans…read more As a veteran myself, I want to say thank you!