My feelings about Harrison house have not changed i was over there recently on some business and it…read morewas the same as one two and three years ago. It feels dirty there and the workers seem under educated and mean. It is very sad that there isn't a better group of workers so that more people could be helped by Harrison house. It's actually amazing that it is still open. I would hate to have to go into that place. I would actually be scared to stay there.

This is one of this is one of the best places to change your life if you want it!!read more

So impressed by the compassionate treatment of residents here. Truly amazing work on a shoestring…read morebudget.

I love Raphael House! I used to know it well. The brothers and the sisters there are wonderful…read more The food was fantastic. It's been a long time since I've seen it. I would love to visit again~ soon!

I have volunteered time here. The ground floor of this building is a drop in center for homeless…read morewomen. It's run by a nun and affiliated with Saint Mary's Center down the street. It's open from 830 to 2pm Monday thru Friday and women can come here to shower, do laundry, use the phone, get coffee, breakfast, and lunch, or just get a little bit of rest in a safe place. They also do events here for the women like housing workshops and hair cuts. This place is doing great things for the community, and the women who run this place and work here are some really amazing and compassionate human beings. This is a great place to donate to, and even if you can't give money, they always appreciate food items, warm clothes, and toiletries.

I started out at the sheds on 27th. Great staff and awesome food. Only problem with this…read moreorganization and place is person named Ginger!! She has the worst attitude and will make everything for you as hard as she can. Not a good fit for Operation Dignity or the homeless she speaks or deals with. Great organization terrible person. I have spoken to people that have moved from here because of her. Great place to start your journey off the street. I still miss the food.

Just made a donation to help!!…read more Seem like very friendly people!! Glad to be a part in whatever way!!

Always a pleasant experience. Staff and manager are always helpful and friendly…read more Stock is neatly arranged and buyable. Not only is Shepard's Gate worth a visit, but they support our community.

This review is written as an observer at a distance given lack of access during the recovery…read moreprocess. Most info gained through family members who have had direct contact and my own research. This program and organization is unlike any other I've seen or heard of. While being very structured in many ways such as lack of outside communication for most of 11 months, this allows the individual to step out from under the burden upon them, long enough to make the personal changes needed. The facilities are excellent, and the needs of the participants are well met. Religion may not be your thing, but if accepting God into your life helps reduce the anxiety, or other inhibiting factors, why not? If participants learn to think about their actions prior to acting, they learn to avoid problems, and get help when they recognize it on the horizon. Those are much needed skills today. The support shepherds gate receives from all the churches in the tri-valley area is nothing short of amazing! It is evident by the volunteer support the organization receives. This program has attendees learning coping skills necessary to live functionally in today's world. They help them develop computer skills. They help them interview for and get employment. They have access to every resource from sponsors to doctors and therapists. Attendees of the program seem very positive. Some refuse to play by the rules and are removed from the program. In the end this is a free 11 month program. Not because insurance is covering it, they don't charge. Yes that's written correctly. This is a program that gives the time needed to move to a new lifestyle, and have stabilization. I can't imagine what this would cost otherwise. When it seems like everyone's got an angle to rob you blind, here is the purest form of love and support. I had my reservations given its structure. But the feedback is outstanding.

A great group of people who Genuinely care about helping…read morepeople in need. I highly recommend Them.

I have only donated here. Very easy to donate, staff seems kind but be mindful of what you coaster…read more I have donated things that in hindsight I don't think a homeless person would benefit from (decor) and they...took it? Wouldve been better to put on a buy nothing group (dont donate to goodwill. They throw most things away) I wish they had activities for the homeless. I have a homeless friend and he says they do t provide things for him to do so he just walks around all day. It's sad

Never will I ever recommend such a place to any one. They don't help with any housing at all. They…read moremake it seem like they're not bad people at all lol. Let start with Randy one of the staff lying and accusing me of leaving the church that we went too when I never did. Or let's start by when ever you feel a type of way of people doing you wrong and Stephanie says " you're attacking me and my staff and always complaining about me or my staff " so she sides with her staff when they're in the wrong. Let's start with how they treat you like you're an animal while you're in there and when you confront them about it they act like you're someone who is scary. Or let's talk about how najeeba talks to children and comes at them when you're not looking and when you confront her she tries to play victim. So it's okay to bully kids but when I come an confront you about it it's a different story huh ? Or let's talk about how they play favorites between the families and one family will get more than the other. And how they let other families get away with more stuff but when you do the same thing that other family did. You get written up. Today I had had it. Najeeba kept following me around , talking about me to other clients , and even the staff seen her do it. An of course they will get under here saying I was a problem and how I supposedly never had my kids because that's what Stephanie said to me over the phone. Which was not true. The whole time I was in this program I worked every night. Even getting another job to stay away from these people. They still tried to find every reason to pick with me. Only one who was cool and cordial with anyone there was Brian or miss. Rosaria. They provide shelter and food. But they don't give a state of mind. They will not help you with housing. It's not true at all. Don't come here looking for housing because you're not going to get it. An it's very sad because they got a 2mill funding grant a can't help Anyone.

"I don't Judge anyone but you Smell like Alcohol, you better clean up before you get to the…read moreShelter". - Intake quote from Winter Nights Staff Member. Funny thing is...I don't drink. Like at all. I had just put hand sanitizer on. But to assume I was an alcoholic like that straight away...rude! We get into the shelter and as soon as we walk into the room, the air changes. My kids are chill and make friends fast but the moms hate me instantly of course. I tried being nice to kids. Got yelled at by ghetto psycho mom which makes her hate me more, when makes her mom friend she intake with her best friend. Her son gets my son sick with some kind of virus and we get kicked out of the shelter permanently. We broke no rules. We were the perfect family. Other families are Jealous. I know this shelter had to of broken some housing laws. We as a family have rights as well. My son has a severe breathing problem and we are OUTSIDE, HOMELESS, IN THIS BAD STORM...because other families couldn't handle seeing another family have more than them. Try starting by not getting piercings and tattoos all over your face you might make more than $12/hr. This place morally should be looked at. It feels like you are in PRISON when you are there.