Went smoothly and quick thank you!!! The guy in there was super helpful by helping me take out bags…read moreof clothes :)

Great place to donate items. I called beforehand and made sure that they were open and was able to…read moredonate stuff. The whole process was easy. You enter through their garage, where a friendly security guard helps guide you through the process. They also provide donation receipts if needed. They accept almost everything, including men's and women's clothing, books, shoes, and unbroken kitchenware. The only items they don't accept are children's clothing. The security guard let us know that the donations go directly to people experiencing homelessness, and there is also a women's recovery center upstairs that many of the items support. It feels much better donating here compared to street donation bins that often get tampered with. Highly recommend donating here if you're looking for a meaningful place to give back and wanting to donate your items.

They asked for $10 donation and they said it was for the driver who brings the food. They handed…read moreexpired food and they were very rude to ppl in need. They're also selling essentials on the side . They're are treating this as a business when it's supposed to help the community. This happened today 11/13/25 locations: city of Maywood

Very helpful to people in need of food. I been here at times of need. I recommend to anyone who is…read morein need of groceries.

My husband saw a "therapist" here. A male no longer with the company. Different than the previous…read moreone. This male therapist saw him for five years and he advised my husband to hide a bank account and to put money aside on that account without telling me. He also told him that. To "gaslight", means to trigger. This therapist was aware my husband had a mistress at work, and the therapist just asked how she made him feel, which my husband responded "happy". And that was it. This "therapist" didn't advise him to end the affair, etc. it seems like penny lane just hires anyone and gives them the titles of therapist. He also saw a psychiatrist there and no complains about her, but the therapists this place hires are questionable. I'd look elsewhere.

Favorite place to hang. They are LGBTQ+ accepting!! And give free lunch and help you w anything you…read moreneed.

I definitely believe they are doing very good and much needed work here…read more I came here to donate two large bags of clothes. I wanted to ensure the clothes would get to someone who needed them as a lot of other places either sell the clothes or they get thrown out. I had not realized looking at the address I would be going to the skid row area, but that is indeed where people are in need. I was caught a little off guard by the severity of the unfortunate surrounding the building and gathering around the front desk inside. However, I was immensely impressed with how the employees handled each and every person. With patience and kindness, even laughs where appropriate. This center is truly doing the Lord's work. The process for donating was very easy, and based on what I witnessed during my short wait, ladies who could use the items would definitely get them. Now, due to disability I am a non driver and use Uber. I Ubered here with no issues, however Ubering back was challenging as the first two Ubers apparently rolled up and before I could make my way down the walkway (meaning the driver didn't see me straight away) they took off without waiting the required two minutes. I can only assume because there are quite a few mentally ill and homeless hanging around the building. Uber's problem, not the center's and it was handled with them. Just wanted to throw that out there for anyone else that may use ride services to come donate here. Overall, I definitely appreciate the hard work this center is doing and will continue to donate here be it clothing, food or financially in the future.

I think that somebody needs to look into this organization seriously I would not volunteer there…read moreagain the kitchen staff was terrible to these women the actual I would say educated staff members who work at the front desk were not only disheartening and rude to these women with severe trauma but just the greed that I saw with donations and attitudes and the dignity people I'm deserve this year will not be volunteering over there there are many more organizations that deserve more time and More Love not a positive place for women it really felt more institutionalized

Came across this rescue on social media and wanted to volunteer. I got in contact with the right…read moreperson and began to strategize on a schedule and I was communicative with appropriate time too but conflicts began to occur. I had a scheduled volunteer day and time and woke up on time to go and i texted POC to confirm and they told me that the other volunteer wouldn't be in (if i didnt confirm with a text i probably would have shown up without notice) and i reached out to schedule another day and received no word. I would say i am fairly patient and understanding person with rescues because they are so busy but i would recommend for this rescue to have a dedicated staff member to help volunteers and have a calendar put together and just be better organized. I unfortunately wont be volunteering here anymore. They are doing good work but im bummed because i did want to volunteer here but as a person that values organization it just didnt fit.

A rescue that's thorough with their screening. They want to…read morefind absolute right person for the pets, so I don't understand why leave a bad review just because you don't qualify. There's probably reason that they didn't pick you. A lot of pet need special care or particular family and can't go with just anyone. (Example, some pets are not good with kids). Remember this is a rescue and not a breeder. If they try so hard to save an animal, they don't want the chance for the pets to be returned/dumped if the family find out it's not a good fit. I understand people might not be happy since they are not qualified but didn't need to leave a bad review just for that...after all we all love animals and just want them to find a good home to live happily ever after. We adopted two cuties today, they are a bonded pair, so rescue really want them to go as a pair. Most people only applied adoption for 1 cat, so we got selected. The rescue does everything in animal best interest, and thank you for giving us a chance and two beautiful kittens.

I was in the mood to check out this used bookstore and was able to get 3 paperbacks and 1 hardcover…read morebook for $9! That price was a steal! It's a small and compact space but all the books are organized by categories and there are some pretty good titles to get. Staff was friendly and I saw them also organizing donations.

I love this place ! You can get books cheap and donate any you want to get rid of. The staff are…read morevery helpful if you're looking for something in particular.

I came to Operation Hope referred by a friend, even though it was a drive away, I decided to go to…read moresee if they could help me. Wow did I get help, I came in with a dream and I walked out as a homeowner. Mike Lainez the counselor for this location started by disputing errors from my credit reports, as the errors were cleared from my credit he helped me identify some lending options for me but not before recommending the first time homebuyer workshop. The workshop was very informative and learned allot about the whole process of buying a home the smart way. Mike invited industry experts, lenders, realtors and fraud experts from the department of business oversight. These people were very professional and very knowledgeable With this information I felt confident in the whole buying process. At Operation Hope, I was given all the tools necessary to buy my home the smart way. I am so glad my friend referred me to Mike, he did all the things my friend said he would do, very professional and very caring and was always there to answer my questions or concerns. It always helps to have a dedicated team on your side, and I got that and much more at Operation Hope Maywood. Thank you so so much, Mike Lainez and Operation Hope for all of your help in making my family's dream a reality. At Operation Hope, I got help with my credit, with down payment assistance for the purchase of my home but more importantly the education and resources to make my story a success. Forever Grateful

From the owner: HOPE Inside Maywood has provided on-the-ground, in-person support to people looking to take back…read moretheir lives by getting their finances in order. We are there every step of the way as renters become homeowners, small business dreamers become small business owners, 500 credit scorers rise to the 700s and the hope-less become the hopeful. Here at the HOPE Inside, you will receive one-on-one counseling to remove whatever challenges you face in your goal to buy a home, stave off a foreclosure, grow your small business and more. Your first step to get started with most of our programs is to attend a workshop. After the workshop you will be assigned a counselor that will guide you on the road to financial freedom. Find and RSVP for an upcoming workshop here WEBSITE or inquire about any of our programs

Kelly and Alex's non profit, Havalina Skate Company, is an amazing organization that helps the…read morechildren of Los Angeles get the skateboarding gear that they otherwise may not be able to afford. During the pandemic, skateboarding was an excellent way to deal with the stress and anxiety all around, for my daughter. It helped her learn discipline, how to fall and get back up, and also how to build self confidence. The mission of "Community through Skateboarding" is much needed in this time, so children all over Los Angeles can learn about the sport, and the valuable lessons that it teaches, later in life. Thank you so much Havalina for your support!

From the owner: Our simple mission is to get skaters the boards, wheels, trucks, pads, shoes, hardware and helmets…read morethey need. We can only do this with the help and support of our community.

Stopped in on National Pet Day to bring a new cat tree, toys, & a pineapple bed. Super friendly…read morestaff. Place is clean & cats are happy. They take owner surrenders only. They're one of the oldest rescues in California.

I haven't personally had to use Nat cat Protection Society for any personal kitties, but I have…read morebeen to the facility and talked with staff and can tell you that this is a top-notch Cat Rescue place! The level of care provided to kitties at national Cat protection society is just amazing! The detail in which the have to cater to each cat is amazing! Their programs are also outstanding especially the one involving educating children! Please take the time to go and see this place! ‍ 10 out of 10 would highly recommend!