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.

This is a great cause. I have volunteered here more than 20 times with my 13 year old. It is great…read moreto find places that allow kids that young. As much as the cause is great, I have observed on a regular basis team members being short and harsh with my kid if god forbids he drops a grain of rice. But not only that. These people should learn that there is a way of saying things and should practice gratitude a little more....

This is an awesome program that benefits so many deprived children in times of need in the USA and…read morearound the world. Pretty shameful for one review to complain that his teenage son had to pay $20.00 to volunteer. The money is used to pay for the food and transporation around the world. Would have been more appropriate to pay for his son to reinforce what a good deed it is. Cudos to the teenager who wanted to help in anyway.

The Taylor Family Foundation has sponsored sending all 40+ kids from The Springstone School in…read moreLafayette, a school that specializes in teaching NLD kids (Non-verbal Learning Disabilities, like Aspergers, ASD, etc.) how to become productive adults in society, to Camp Arroyo for 2 days. Their generosity helps these kids, grades 6 - 12, to spend a night away from home at Camp Arroyo, to learn how to better interact with peers, learn teamwork and communication skills, develop greater abilities to trust and create social bonds, and have a fun time, too! There is a pool, zip lines, and activities at this well organized site just on the hillsides overlooking the grapes and wineries of the Livermore valley. This has been going on with Springstone for at least the last 4 years or more, through their generous sponsorship. All the kids got knapsacks with items like water bottles and other momento items. The kids love the experience and learn new things about themselves and their school mates, which can only build their confidence and help them grow into better adult members of society. The Foundation sponsors other children's groups with similar generosity.

The best food ever and best people they are nice the room is nice the camp site was goodread more

Large selection of new and gently used clothes for adults and children. Clean and well organized…read more Great values.

The volunteers at the counter have tried to overcharge me the past 2 visits. Make sure to note the…read moreprices before going to the register. The prices are posted either on the shelf above the clothes for men or directly posted to the clothing. The owner often stands straight in front of the entry like a guard at a palace and welcomes the people he prefers, disappearing behind the curtain to the back otherwise.

VOLUNTEER REVIEW: Fertile Ground Works is a non-profit who depend on volunteers to provide…read moregardening help so that harvested produce can be given to local community kitchens and food pantries. A team of 8 of us from work came out one Tuesday morning to offer our help. Lori and Brenda greeted us and gave us instructions for each task. First we harvested veggies, which were separated into yellow bins ready for distribution to food pantries. When we were done with harvesting, we weeded a plant bed, then turned over the soil and added fertilizer. The bed is now ready for planting. It was hard work, but very rewarding. Lori and Brenda weren't just instructors, they were hands on too. Overall, a great experience for a very worthy cause.

I heard about this nonprofit in social media. You can come here and get a few bags of free compost…read more The garden is part of a charitable and educational nonprofit in Livermore, California in land, owned by the Asbury United Methodist Church. They grow vegetables that they provide to local community kitchen and pantries and operate programs to feed the hungry in the tri-valley region. To get your free compost drive all the way to the back and you will see the piles of compost. Bring your own reusable bags or containers such as pots. Then you should first register using your phone, go to the sign, and then scan the QR code. Afterwords fill out the survey. This information helps them to track usage and helps them to understand usage and their value to the communities. I also heard that sometimes during the year they sell different plants. It's important that you only come during the posted hours when they are open. Check their website!

My Son and my Daughter-In-Law just came home from the hospital, giving birth to my grandchild. They…read morewent to the storage to pick up the supplies and they were stolen everything cleaned out. The first person I contacted was St. Vincent de Paul, and thank God he led me to the angels they came through and supplied us with diapers and bottles that we needed very badly. I give all the glory to God and thank you, St. Vincent Paul you forever in my prayers.i

I donated items to this store and the guy who works taking in items immediately threw away a…read morepottery barn chalk board I donated. He was rude. I've also gone to browse and appalled by their prices. You can go to Target, Home Goods, Amazon and buy new items for less. Super disappointing experience. I won't be back

I did not even know that this place was around, and in Fremont too! I often donate excess limes…read morefrom my garden tree. Great service from volunteers too. But shame on those that do not really NEED free food. I have seen some cheaters that don't really need food. But kudos for TCFB for being their that DO need them.

They are quiet generous and the Indian lady who is the manager is divine! Bless her heart!read more