If you are a family with a child who has special needs, please be extremely cautious before using…read moreHouse of Refuge. I had lived there since June 2025 with zero issues, but everything changed the moment my son needed medical help. On 9/24/25, I informed them that my 14-year-old autistic son had been admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility for suicidal ideations. Only two days later, on 9/26/25, staff member Sofia Spanarkel contacted me demanding that I sign over his private medical records. House of Refuge is not a medical or psychiatric facility and is not covered under HIPAA, so I asked for their specific concerns in writing. They never responded. Instead, without warning, I was issued a 30-day notice to vacate on 10/3/25. After months of having no issues, the timing makes the motive impossible to ignore. It felt like direct retaliation for refusing to hand over my child's sensitive medical information. When I submitted a formal complaint to the director, Kayla Kolar, I was not met with any explanation or concern--instead, I received an email stating that all communication must go through their lawyer. For a place that claims to support families in crisis, this response was deeply unsettling. Families dealing with medical emergencies deserve compassion and support, not intimidation or displacement. No parent should ever feel punished for protecting their child's privacy. Based on my experience, I strongly warn other families to think twice before relying on House of Refuge.

When you first get into the program you're assigned a case manager. They help with resources and…read morehandle your monthly housing inspections. I stayed here a couple of months, as the months went on case manager jeannie started asking questions that were very personal and uncomfortable. She was very unprofessional. It started to be awkward because she asked uncomfortable questions...so she scheduled over the phone meetings... There were a couple misunderstandings on her behalf. When they come into your home they're supposed to open cabinets and simply look for damage, or drugs and alcohol. (Luckily for me I don't drink or use drugs.) During a monthly inspection, Elasah went into my closet and touched my belongings...opening my brown paper bag with hair dye from sallys. (I'm assuming she thought she could find something in there lol) she continued going through my stuff...I have it on camera. Extremely unprofessional. CEO needs to reevaluate the case managers. They should have residents take surveys about their case managers so you can have some real input. Leasing Manager kim was SUPER helpful! Everyone at the donation center is nice and helpful, they're good people in there!

The people working at New Leaf were so patient and kind both times I went there for help. The space…read morewas clean and neat and they had a bit of free food items on a table as well. Very good experience. Treating people with respect and kindness makes a big impact on others. So appreciated.

To paraphrase some of the information about East Valley Men's Center. It is part of a non-profit…read morefoundation, called "A New Leaf" here in the Valley. EVMC has a 94-bed shelter that provides comprehensive programs and strategies for each resident. For many men facing challenges because of past substance abuse, criminal involvement, life changing events or simply a long life on the streets, it means a long road back and that journey starts here. EVMC does pre-screened of potential residents before enrollment. They are asked to be candid about the problems that resulted in their homelessness. Once at the facility, EVMC staff ensure that each resident comply with established rules. During their stay, all residents must work full-time and save 85% of their income. Some area churches has given bicycles, reflectors, helmet to help residents travel to these jobs. A New Leaf and EVMC believes that the key to success for the residents in re-entering society is providing life skills training, work assistance, counseling, socialization skills, food, basic needs and shelter. There are also Case Managers who work individually with residents to set personal goals and address their barriers in becoming productive and contributing members of society. If you, or your organization are interested in serving a meal (lunch or dinner) to a group of men who are getting back on their feet, please call (480) 610-6722. They will also accept gifts of clothing and anything that will help the residents get on their feet.

I'm a firm believer in giving back to the community, and you can certainly do this by donating to…read moreUMom. It's a fantastic organization helping women and families. I was able to go to their warehouse location and drop off multiple bags of clothing. I highly recommend donating here versus an organization that resells the clothes.

i mistakenly went to the Day Center instead of the warehouse but I came here to do a diaper…read moredonation and did the diaper drop-off at 2107 E. Magnolia Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Easy drop off! Just get out of your car and ring the bell! They let me know they take all newly/barely used clothes and new baby items. Definitely check their website

Sunday service is always nice, but I can't help wondering if this church is in friendly competition…read morewith the one next door--it's been growing like crazy and even added a café and coffee shop, which is pretty cool! I don't make it every single Sunday like I used to, but I'm working on getting back into the routine. Even when I'm not in the building, I tune into the podcast--so technically, I'm still there! There's plenty of onsite parking and lots of programs to get involved in. The atmosphere is super friendly and welcoming, but what I love most is the diversity of the congregation. Come as you are--no judgment zone.

I've been attending Compass church for a while now, and it's truly felt like home. I actually…read morestarted going to The Bridge back in junior high, and now my mom and stepdad volunteer here--so naturally, I've become more involved over time. The community is always welcoming, and everything is well-organized. Pastor Brian is incredible--his messages are always meaningful and impactful. If you're looking for a new church family, I highly recommend checking this place out!

I have been calling for the past 6 months for help on my rent and I never get thru on that one…read moreThursday a month you can call. I've started before 2 and I don't get done til 3,. But the last 2 months the recording comes on and tells me the money for the month is gone. Just my luck!

This place is a joke! No one ever answers the phone. & the site online changes the hours every…read moretime. I checked last week for times to call for rental assistance & it said 2pm - 3pm. I even called to verify with the main office & was also told 2pm - 3pm. Today when I checked it says 2pm - 230pm. Don't waste your time trying, not worth it.

It was my first time to volunteer and I felt soooo good, knowing that I was part of a little…read morecommunity and helping others-- to make it happen! We were all pack the good bags for 3,000 bags and it was the fast track as everyone tried their bags to make sure everything went very well. The staffs here( at this location specifically) are super friendly and they are well organized which make the work run smoothly. If anyone looking for volunteering and not sure which one to start, try the United Food Bank, helping our community--together we can achieve more :) I will definitely be there again soon.

This is a partner food bank with United Way and we had the chance to volunteer here over the…read moreweekend. Our task was to sort foods into various categories in order for the Food Bank to be able to fill order requests for various distribution sites (such as other food banks, domestic violence centers, homeless shelters, etc.). Our shift was from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and everything was started on time with an intro into the purpose of the bank and the purpose of United Way overall. We broke out into "teams" and were assigned tasks from there and everything got underway. By 11 a.m. we had wrapped up all of the food needing to be sorted / boxed and we were able to leave early. Notes: wear weather appropriate clothes (it's not climate controlled) and wear closed toes shoes for safety Overall: A It's a charity and it's a chance to volunteer and give back - what's not to love??

It's been 2 years since I've seen any of the Hope coaches on the street. Where does one find one?…read moreDo they have essentials like Underwear in my size? I could use 2 or 3 pairs. Socks need those too. A Sack lunch would be a bonus. I'm on the streets, 61 and have a few mobility issues. Could use some help. When will the Hope coach be around in the neighborhoods I've had to frequent.?

Zero stars! Requesting immediate investigations into this facility…read more I was required by court and law to serve my loved one with court documents and informing him of his obligations to come to court on a petition I felt necessary to protect him. I have on video, a security guard who threatened to throw those court documents out into the trash along with sentimental items that were left for my loved one that have in the past comforted him. These items are what remain of his deceased parents and include his grandmothers urn. Despite police confirmation he is there- This facility does not act in their residents best interest even when on video.

My wife and I visited The Shelter church this morning. It was a great experience…read more This is a small neo-Pentecostal church which has the good qualities of a much larger contemporary style church and yet maintains the best qualities of a small church. The congregation is made up of a nice balance of young, middle and older people. The worship is as good as it gets anywhere. One thing I haven't seen before is that the worship team returns after the sermon and continues the praise as an afterglow. But, back to the beginning. Before the service you can come in at 9 am for breakfast and fellowship. The worship service starts at 10 am on Sundays and is the expected hour and a half long with the afterglow going to about noon. They do, however, need to make that schedule clear on their website and app. Their greeters are top notch. Dave and Carolyn introduced themselves to us right away, Dave having spotted us before we got to the front door! The pastor, Justin, is a very good preacher. For me that means that the sermon was helpful for my spiritual life. He is skilled in delivering a message that you don't forget as soon as you walk out the church door. He made a special effort to come up to us at the end of the service. He said "I'm Justin" and asked our names. Made me feel welcome and at ease. They have an app, which can be used for giving as well as providing information. They will probably see us again. Want to check out the breakfast, too! Também, se você fala português, tem tradução do culto.

Great teaching! It's a blessing to be a part of what God is doing here.  I am super grateful that…read morethis church accepts people that are NOT perfect. They welcomed our Brazilian community with open arms. It is very importante for me to have a place where my Brazilian and American family can worship together.

Today 3rd time in the past 8 months. Lot of wonderful foods I enjoy to eat..the quantity for…read moreme/was generous and appreciated. Since one person is checked in at a time, allow time when you arrive for you to be called to check in. Some things are in a box many items you get to select what you will enjoy and take that. The carts are limited so move along so the others have a cart to use/and remember after you load your auto return the cart to them for the next person. I wish I didn't need it, but AZ is a extremely rising poverty place and for single people/rentals are way overpriced vs. every other metro vs. average wages for Maricopa county...So RSM is a great place to help out.

. This food bank USED to be good. They have rude workers that volunteer having access to all your…read morepersonal info. They discriminate based on how you look determines the quality and quanity of food given. The food has an awful odor on everything. Things arent sealed. Many bugs and rotten fruits and veggies.

I enjoy volunteering whenever I can. I had signed up to do some volunteer work with a team in…read moreanother country. But before heading out on our trip, we decided to come here first to do some team building so that we could get to know each other. Midwest Food Bank is a faith-based organization. Their mission is to alleviate hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and provide disaster relief. It is a great place for groups, families and individuals to come and volunteer at. Sign up is easy and they have daily shifts available to help pack and organize food boxes in their warehouse. They make it simple to find a shift that works best for your schedule. When you arrive and check in, Midwest Food Bank shows a video about the organization and explains how food will be packaged. Volunteers are then assigned to different stations. Because you are working with food, hand washing is required and so is wearing a hair net (they provide them). The staff here at Midwest Food Bank is great and they making volunteering fun. It is a great place to bring your kids too! Midwest Food Bank currently distributes nearly $40 million worth of food to over 2,200 non-profit organizations each month.

Midwest truly is the best food bank out there. They're so kind and thorough. They love to help…read moreothers and I feel like their organization is top notch. I'm so grateful I've been able to help out for the last 5 years. Thank you to the team always