I had some mixed experiences here, but it won't stop me from using some of the day laborers here…read more I called and left a message regarding hiring some people to help me with a backyard project. No one returned my call. Then I went to the website and saw that they were open 6 to 10 am for walk-ins. I decided to do that on a Saturday morning, but by the time I arrived just after 8 am, they were closed. Someone outside told me they closed at 8 am that morning (instead of 10 am), but asked what I needed. I told them I need a couple of guys to help me with my backyard mulching project. He shouted to some guys in the parking lot, and voila, I got two guys to help me. These guys were real pros and came prepared to work. These guys were very hard working, and we worked through the mulch pile in my backyard in about 5 hours (mulching a hillside). I was very impressed with how fast it got done (especially going up and down the hill). I had a second delivery of mulch the following week, and I got one of the workers' cell phone. We arranged 3 guys the following week since we had to move the mulch from the driveway to the backyard, and the job got done just as efficiently and effectively. I'm overall pleased with the day workers that I found hanging outside the center, and I'm glad I went there physically to find someone. So 5 stars for the day workers I picked up. Very hard working and very nice guys. I will have no hesitation to come back here to find help with more projects. As for the center, the jury is still out. No one has returned my call, but it's moot at this point, as I got the helpers I needed. Next time I will just show up and see who I can find in the parking lot.

called to get a quote for a paint job. I thought I was going to get skilled workers to help with…read morethe job. Instead I got referred to a company. Quote was higher than some I got on yelp.

Where the hungry, the homeless and immigrants are treated with decency and respect in a clean,…read moreopen, welcoming environment. They provide food, books, classes, wealth of resources, diapers, wipes, gas cards at times, toiletries, pet food at times. People will also bring in small items for free/donate and display them on the tables--first come, first serve. I have left entertainment, clothes, shoes, hygiene care items, luggage totes, blankets, kitchen wares, pet supplies over the years on the tables--things are gone almost instantly. They have a lovely children's waiting room. They host events, fundraisers, drives, social activities for donors and clients throughout the year, especially treating clients well on holidays and back to school. They have an indoor library and outdoor book library stand--take books, leave books. Free to take. ***Please donate pet food! Diapers! Wipes! Tampons and pads!***

This is an amazing, community centered organization. They focus not only on those who need help,…read morebut also those that want to help. They provide food and support services to thousands of local individuals and families. Located near Costco, they have many programs and volunteer opportunities including food box assembly and distribution. This is a great volunteer activity to do as a family or with a small group of friends.

If you are looking for Care Management or Professional Private Fiduciary Services…read more- Trustee - Conservator of Person and/or Estate - Agent Under DPOA for Person and/or Estate - Executor - Representative Payee - Bill Paying I would recommend contacting DVFA to find out first hand how they could help you and your family.

Very, very expensive for the services rendered. Once their bills started coming for basic book…read morekeeping help for my aged Mom, my family was shocked on how much we were being charged for very simple tasks ( i.e $100 @ per hour, billed by the minute like a law firm ). They claim to be non-profit, but that is hard to believe. We punted as soon as we got the first set of bills ( and the bills came late , adding insult to the injury).

I am on the autism spectrum and struggle with extreme anxiety that has made it difficult for me to…read morefunction in a work environment. I have been a client of RCEB since 2016. So far I am not especially satisfied with the services I have had. They did provide funding for me to have an employment coach, but due to issues that shall remain confidential, I am currently unemployed, and getting a job has been put on the backburner while I sort things out. I live on my own but my parents continue to support me financially. It's difficult for people in my situation to get help tailored to our needs. I am higher functioning than the majority of their clients are, but my anxiety has made obtaining and maintaining employment a challenge. The services they have told me about really don't sound like they would be of much use, as they are more for people who aren't able to care for themselves and struggle with basic life skills. Then there's the issue of them never seeming to have my current information on file, despite me giving them the information multiple times. A few years ago I changed my phone number. I gave them my new number, and in addition I changed the voicemail greeting for my old number to say that I was no longer taking calls at that number and to please call me at (XXX) XXX-XXXX. But for some reason my new number never made it into their system. They do have my email address, which hasn't changed, and I do periodically receive emails from them. The date of my annual case review came and went and I didn't hear anything from them, either via phone or email. Finally I called them to ask what was going on. It took several weeks for my case manager to get back to me. When they finally did, they told me that, because they hadn't heard from me in a while and were unable to reach me because my phone number had been deactivated, they closed my case. They told me they emailed me about it but I never received any emails. So I had to go through the process of reopening my case. Then about eight months ago I moved. I gave them my new address, and my case manager came to my house, both to assess my living situation and go over various stuff with me regarding the services they can provide. Since I'm not currently seeking employment, I didn't sign up for any services. My case manager said they would check in with me every three months, but several months went by and I didn't hear anything from them. Then a few days ago I received an email saying that they tried to send me a letter by mail so it was returned to them, and they scanned it and sent it to me in an email. When I looked at the address, I saw that it was my old address, where my parents are now living. They are my emergency contacts, so sending stuff to that address normally wouldn't be an issue since my parents would just give it to me. However, the reason why the letter was returned to them was that they misspelled the name of the street! The USPS didn't recognize the address, hence why the letter was returned. I don't think that this was the case manager's fault, since they visited me at my current address (not only that but they never visited me at where I was living before). So whoever is in charge of handling the information they have on file needs to make sure everything is up to date. I check my phone and my email on a regular basis throughout the day, so if they were to contact me, I would get the notification. Like a lot of other organizations, while they are coming from a good place, they are poorly managed, and as a result are difficult to work with.

Overall we have had a great experience with the regional center. However if you get assigned dr…read morePaul Fujita I would highly recommend asking for a different dr. He went to one of the worst medical schools in the country, and has extremely poor bed side manner. Having a child diagnosed with any disability is very hard and you need to have a dr who has compassion and sympathy. When we told our case manager about our disapproval she stated a lot of people have shared the same results. So please if you read this ask for a dr other than Paul fujita

What a beautiful event they held here. I love this place is still going strong. I came here as a…read morekid (& I'm old as h#@$) Nice & clean inside. Spacious & friendly staff. Thank you for hosting this mural unveiling! It's gorgeous & a wonderful message.

The following is a shameless plug for a very worthy youth charity that deserves the community's…read morecontinued support. The Boys and Girls Club of Martinez (aka Diablo Valley) is a "home away from home" and a positive place for for kids. It offers various programs including character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports. My Site Manager and her husband have been personally involved with this very worthy organization for years. My company is also a long time supporter and many of my colleagues volunteer many hours of their own time (including some periodic food bank work). At one time many years ago, I served on their Board of Directors. However, I have had no direct involvement with the Boys and Girls Club of Martinez for several years. I just got busy with other charitable activities closer to home. The Boys and Girls Club of Martinez also organizes various fund-raising events throughout the year. These have included, a Crab Feed, the annual Auction, the Pete Ginocchio Memorial Golf Tournament, Power Lunch, and the Day for Kids. These events are not only enjoyable, but are attended by various interesting and very caring members of the greater Diablo Valley community.

Fast free drop off & no hassle. I have been going here for years! Highly recommendread more

Another great place to drop off electronics. I got there right when they opened. Pulled my car in,…read morea guy came right up with a bin, had me put my stuff in the bin and boom, done. I assume this place gets busy during the day but this was really great. I was in and out in 60 seconds. Great resource for getting rid of electronics. Will be back.

Wish there was an option for no stars. There should be a forensic accounting done. It's…read moredisgusting. The way seniors are treated in Walnut Creek.Pleasant Hill definitely shows the way it should be done. The WC board needs to be accountable The program needs to be revamped. Maybe some forensic accounting on where the money is going cause it's certainly not going to the seniors. The meals are sad and they're in house program is pathetic although the volunteers are the finest and doing the best they can with little to no support Where is the senior center of Walnut Creek?

Needs to be improved with better management, honesty and transparency. As a former donater, I find…read morethat meal on wheels diablo region has lowered their quality of professionalism.

I was contacted by one of the owners, Chris, and he followed up with me on the situation that took…read moreplace and their path to ensure this wouldn't happen again. I respect that he took the time contact me and own the problem and give an apology. He even went into detail regarding a list of corrections for each situation verbally and then followed up with a detail email. In addition, he noted that the email is a coupon for a discounted rental on next use. Their actions on making this right are commendable and appreciated.

Called looking for a flexible boroscope. They said they rent them. I asked for the rates and was…read moretold $100 a day and $300 a week. I drive all the way over there and then they tell me that their boroscopes are very old and they rarely rent them out. Said they dont hold a charge and they have no AC adapter option. So I said, "Essentially you DON'T have boroscopes as the ones you have are old, dont hold a charge, and thus cant even function?" I was told, "Yes, basically." So I drove all the way there... for no reason. They have boroscopes advertised and confirmed available... but they dont really. Cool. False advertisement and poor training their employee, as well as not having the piece of equipment they claim to have. Huge waste of my time. Cheers.