I've been volunteering with LA Family Housing since 2021, they do a lot of good in Los Angeles by…read moreproviding resources, life-saving services, employment resources, and housing that end homelessness, for good. With so many people effected by the pandemic, the state of the world, general health, the fires, the economy and wellness as well as the job market I've known/know many people who benefit from organizations like LAFH - who seem to be the most thorough, compassionate and active in Los Angeles. I've been lucky enough to help with on site gardening #greenthumb, homeless connect days, donation kits and even fundraising. I've connected with several staff, employees, security, affiliates and those seeking services and toured the facilities at their home base/main location in North Hollywood on Lankershim Blvd. I learn something new every week, and look for ways to be involved as well as encourage others to be involved. Visit their website under take action to become involved as a volunteer or connect to services if you need them or know someone who needs them. They also are actively hiring and growing their staff to better serve the Los Angeles community #GiveBack

So far I'm very pleased with the help they are providing. I'm a disabled 70 year old whose only…read moreincome is social security and about to be homeless. Nothing has been resolved yet, but the people here that I've spoken to are optimistic that they can help me. I'm grateful and eager to continue the process

The North Hollywood Navigation Center is a pretty amazing facility located on the borders of North…read moreHollywood and Sun Valley off Sherman Way and Radford Avenue. They have an information center, resource center, restrooms, showers, garden and offer a lot of opportunities for those facing hardship, poverty, hunger, and homelessness by offering immediate assistance as well as long-term solutions. I recently volunteered her via LA Family Housing partnering up with Hope the Mission/Hope of the Valley for a homeless connect day where they also provided a career and education fair, complimentary hot meals, beverages, hygiene kits, pet food, pet blankets, blankets, towels, clothing, haircuts and lots of great things for everyone including volunteers like myself. Parking can be accessed on Sherman Way or Radford (where Maps will take you) as well as via street parking. It's one of the cleanest and most well kept up centers I've ever come across and the host a ton of events here each month. Check out hopethemission.org/volunteer for opportunities to help and/or hopethemission.org/our-programs/help-center/ for resources.

I have dealt with the service and they seem very lenient, Im starting by scratch to play ketchup…read moreagain this place is business to help me keep forwarding and plus I have income but they'll help you find a steady job two for the price of one. I tried their bathrooms and they are clean to perfect, and the area is well spot on.

Prices are low just keep check for expired dates on frozen items. Plan to use within a week or 2…read moreat the most!

They made it super easy to drop off a bunch of donations before I moved. I really like what they…read moreare doing for the community.

While I appreciate what the center does, the staff & security are atrocious, condescending and…read more(specifically security) and speak down & disenfranchise the homeless and disabled. - There are NO disabled parking spots available because the staff openly parks in them and tells people in wheelchairs and with oxygen tanks (saw this first hand) to PARK down the street. It is 103 degrees. - Too much staff standing around and talking, not enough actual help. - I hate to leave a 1 star review but they get away with what they do because the people that utilize the facility don't want to risk being kicked out or face more discrimination from the employees. - I am leaving 3 stars because what they do is important but there needs to be better oversight and some sort of training on how to DE-ESCALATE situations (specifically the woman photographed that literally chased down my husband saying "do we have a problem)?" - Also, training in FEDERAL ADA Law and MEDICAL TRAINING for how to deal with mental illness & disability for staff to de ecalate and assist in situations should be MANDATORY at facilities like these. - Being scolded like a child or spoken to like a dog is unacceptable. - Final note, a social worker calling a trangender woman a HE, telling security to "Help HIM and get HIS things" is not okay; some sensitivity training could go a long way at this location.

My parents who need help went to get food and instead of being treated well they were being…read morediscriminated and given less food than other people and waited for hours in line this is a horrible place they will not be going back

The service you request is excellent in help for homeless people or have been trying to survive…read more The value is great because in this time of need you need help from the right people that can take you where you need to be. The hardest thing for me not many can guide you or inform you the people to take you to temporary housing and then permanent housing. Majority of people are not aware of the process it is not instant and takes time for myself and my brother it's almost a year and finding out people discriminate on the homeless whether it's a racist issue or stereo types it is sad we need kindness forward to try to make a little impact of a smile and saying good morning no one is better than other but the true kindness of the heart is priceless. Happy Holidays and always appreciate and thank God you are above being close to poverty you never know if that happens to you but be grateful.

I have been going to mend since 2008 for the last 16yrs no matter homeless, shelter,or transitional…read moreliving to now assistant living they are always here on this Conner of San Fernando & I have never seen them turn a anyone down no matter where you come from there here to help and help so many so many people in so many different different needs and yes they do meet every need with dignity when I had nowhere else to shower I could go there and shower and they had the best little clothing closest. I hope to get help with clothes & hygiene also with the dfood this week things are a little different with clothes, hygiene and butt wipes... There great . Thank you

Ok this one was hard. I've been shopping here for years and yesterday I found an active huge mature…read morebedbug in the crotch of the jeans I was about to buy. I was so grossed out I just left. But it was very visible I thought it was a small blood stain. Now that place is dead to me. Those things are prob everywhere if I saw one with my naked eye. To make it worse this feels like a bigger goodwill issue. I've thrifted and dumpster dived 30 Years first time seeing a bed bug.

I thought this Goodwill would be nice, but when I came around 8 pm on a Saturday night it felt…read morecompletely taken over by homeless individuals. There were people coughing, talking to themselves wandering through every aisle, which made me feel uneasy and constantly looking over my shoulder. I originally came to exchange an item from a different location because I thought this store might have a better selection, but that wasn't the case. There is also what looks like a homeless encampment along the street side of the store. Inside, there were people hanging out at the dining tables (for sale), which made it hard for actual shoppers to move around. I even saw at least two people stuffing items into duffle bags. The exchange process was quick and easy, and the staff handled that part well. However, the store really needs some type of security at the door to better manage who comes in and prevent the issues happening inside.

This place REALLY cares about which cats go to where. I got my cat (named Captain when I adopted…read moreand now named Doc) after going over there for a few days. They talked to me and figured out my personal life and then suggested cats that they thought would fit in. Doc has become the perfect friend. And I can't thank them enough for helping me. UPDATE: also got another cat named Marty and we have been a family for over 5 years!

adopted my sweet baby boy from here a couple of years ago!! i met with his foster mom, met my baby…read moreboy and then it was instant love!! his foster mom informed me of the process on how to adopt him. as soon as he went to perry's place, i went there to spend some more time with him then took him home the same day! the process was smooth and the lady helping me was kind. she even showed us some other cats and kittens. when i came to perry's place, my boy cat was having an allergic reaction (nothing serious, just red patch of skin with fur missing in between his shoulder blades on his back), and the staff here informed me of it and pointed it out to me before i signed anything. they showed me the medical history and on it, they noted the flea medication that was used that caused this. i was super grateful for this since now i know which flea medication to not use and i was grateful it was brought to my attention when i was there still and before i signed anything/paid. i recommend adopting from here. whole process was smooth and all the cats are so cute.

What a fabulous organization! I found them through Volunteer match and was immediately drawn to…read morethem for 3 reasons -flexible, structured periods of time to volunteer. They don't give you an 8 hour window where you are required to attend - the food collected goes to local food organizations to feed the homeless throughout LA - it's a great excuse to get outdoors & get some exercise! Motivation I love the entire concept of this organization. It is challenging for the impoverished to get access to fresh fruit and produce. A low income man in the Midwest a few months ago went to the hospital and was diagnosed with Scurvy! Yes, like the pirates illness. Why? He was only eating cheap, frozen meals 3x a day for the past 18 mos., no fruit or produce, and was severely vitamin C deficient! MDs diagnosis, not mine. Access to healthy fruits and veggies is critical to health but can be challenging given the expense. In comes hero organization Food Forward! They pair up with local home owners who have excess fruit or veggies. They have volunteers come out to "pick" their excess fruit. The fruit is then taken to local food banks in the area and distributed outward. How cool is that? I spent 1.5 hrs with them picking grapefruit in Woodland Hills. It was such a fun way to volunteer my time but manageable enough to fit into my schedule. I loved it and look forward to volunteer with this terrific organization again in the future. Check them out!

I recently found out about Food Forward through the volunteer program at my job, they're a non…read moreprofit organization that works with private home owners & public companies picking fruit that normally won't be harvested & donated them to those in need. I got to work with them at their annual summer harvest at CSUN in Northridge, in two hours we gathered 5000 pounds of oranges to benefit MEND poverty in Pacoima, Family rescue center in Canoga Park, and Seeds of Hope in Los Angeles through the Episcopal Church. If you're looking for volunteer opportunities or you're a home owner that has a fruit tree that is rarely harvested you should look up Food Forward.

I walked in expecting to just find a couple of books... THOUSANDS of beautiful books, clothes, art…read morework, kitchen equipment, shoes, closets; Everything you could think of. The shop owner was beyond nice and helpful. I found some amazing pieces and would definitely recommend to everyone. 10/10!!

They'll "tip" themselves without your consent or knowledge if you're not paying attention.read more

I wanted to like this thrift store, but the inventory was really disappointing. Most of the items…read moreon the racks looked outdated and definitely not luxury or vintage. For a thrift store, there just wasn't much to look through. I appreciate that it's a nonprofit supporting dogs, but based on the lack of inventory, I'd honestly rather donate directly to an animal shelter where I know the support is going straight to the animals. One star for the cause. Zero star for the atmosphere and inventory.

This organization authentically helps and saves the lives of animals in desperate need of care…read more PLEASE do not let the petty comments that have nothing to do with this fact keep you from donating and shopping here! I receive their newsletters and they always feature the amazing work they do for so many dogs who were suffering or on deaths door! It's because of their work I was eager to donate, donate, donate all those expensive items I held on to! So you didn't like the staff member, so they were closed or you didnt get a call back...big deal! This is a non-profit with a staff of volunteer angels who do everything to rescue abused, sick, dying animals, so dont post your whining insignificant complaints that ultimately hurt the cause!