We really liked our stop into Thrift to Thrive! They even have a coffee shop which I will checkout…read morenext time! The store is on the smaller side but the quality of the items was great. We did not find anything in particular to buy but will stop in next time we're in the area!

HUGE thrift store with a large coffee shop that benefits children in need. There is a lot here from…read moreclothing to furniture to framed art and vases/pottery. This is a great thrift shop in general but also one to check out specifically if you are looking for any framed art.

Had a volunteer day recently with 50 of my work colleagues and was absolutely blown away by this…read moreplace! First of all, I understand the need for food banks--the last statistic I heard is that 1 in 3 children goes hungry here in Maricopa County. That fact is heart breaking and I know that there are a lot of generous folks out there who contribute via the postal drive, food drives, and other methods. What I DIDN'T know was how the process worked; how the food was distributed and how clients were notified. Our little team bagged over 25 tons of food, hygiene items, and kibble in 6 hours and it was a huge undertaking that left me sore for the rest of the week ;) In meeting and talking with key staff members, I was so taken by their passion for this cause and by the respect shown to the folks they serve. Food insecurity is stressful enough without having one's dignity insulted and it did my heart good to see folks smiling as they selected the products going into their food boxes. They had personal shoppers AND got their groceries unloaded for them too. Desert Mission also partners with Crooked Sky Farms to introduce fresh produce into the mix. There were some gorgeous veggies available, along with treats for the little folks. All in all, it was a really eye opening experience. I am already looking for other ways I can help the deserving organization. Check them out!

I have never been more humiliated in all my life than I was today at approximately 11:05AM! After…read moreshowing great concern about a young child that was clearly not being supervised by an adult, I was denied a food box. I was denied by the supervisor stating that I had already received food twice this month. I am NOT a food stamp recipient, in fact I was on the phone with DES at the time that I was called up and informed him of that fact. I am attempting to help my family any way I can. The supervisor denied us even an emergency food box. The heartless guy referred me to St. Mary's Food Bank which is many miles away from Desert Mission (where I was after having waited in line), even more miles away from my home. End result, I was unable to drive the extra 10+ miles to get to St. Mary's. I have very little gas, absolutely no money and a bald tire (very unsafe to make that trip). My family will go hungry this evening and this completely unacceptable. If the option of ZERO stars were available, that's what my review would firmly be after this inappropriate conduct.

I volunteered at St. Mary's Food Bank last week with my colleagues. This was one event that was…read moretruly fun, rewarding, and meaningful for building camaraderie among staff members WHILE serving. I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve the community while also representing an organization dedicated to service. I also want to give a special shout-out to the St. Mary's Food Bank staff for their exceptional organization and warm welcome. Joseph, in particular, was fantastic. He made the experience lighthearted while still keeping us in line (pun not intended) and he even took song requests from Prince Fans (Purple Rain). Thank you to the entire St. Mary's team for all you do, and for providing opportunities that not only support the community, but also help other teams grow stronger together. Sincerely, a visiting Minnesotan.

I do not partake in distributions from St. Mary's Food Bank. I stay out of the right lane…read moreoneastbound Thomas Road east of NAPA Automotive on morning drives. And we contribute. I once lived in a bountiful where an immense freezer could be filled with earth's goodness of vegetables and fruits for a small expense in miles and cash. Not that easy in Arizona. The freezer was donated to St. Mary's - and welcomed. We keep our pantry stocked. When the "Best By" dates geow near on pantry goods, they are donated to St. Mary's and refreshed. I want to contribute quality to those less blessed than I have been. And, St. Mary's, being a religious organization charity, blesses families, and individuals with the foundation of living - food. A good value for all.

Foster Alliance is a great place for individuals or businesses to donate their time and/or…read morefinancial gifts. They really do help foster families. Whether you write a check or want to lend a hand, they are grateful for your donation.

WE LOVE YOU GUYS! Birthdays, Christmas, safety, clothing, bikes, beds and so much more…read more Fostering can be very stressful...this place always reminds me how beautiful fostering can be.

Super glad that we stumbled upon 'The Joy Bus Diner'!!! Founded and operated by 'Chopped' champion…read moreChef Jennifer Caraway, this place lives up to her esteemed reputation! Since 2016, this non-profit diner has been directly supporting homebound cancer patients through sponsored meals. The menu is deep, and the food is incredible! And honestly, I feel confident with all of their options. The place was packed and everyone looked satisfied. I ordered the chilaquiles which were a delightful offering of crispy tortilla chips covered in earthy red chili, topped with a velvety poached egg, on a bed of hearty pinto beans that had a hint of cumin, all which was drizzled with a rich crema and crumbled queso fresco. My dad had the Rueben and he said it was in his top-three he's ever had! Even during the Saturday brunch rush we were seated promptly, the kitchen was swift and our waitress was kindly attentive to our needs. We will definitely be adding this fine establishment to our short list, and can see why this is a community staple.

A few years ago, we heard about The Joy Bus Diner and the amazing cause behind it. As my wife is a…read morecancer survivor, the idea of a charitable organization that provides food to cancer patients and their caregivers was of great interest to us. We finally decided to try the diner, and oh my goodness--this is no substandard food kitchen. This is top-notch food at reasonable prices and for a great cause. You can't go wrong! We arrived on a Sunday at their new location, which is super nice, VW bus and all. :) While relatively small, it is many times larger than their old location around the corner. You can sit inside at a table, at the bar, or at one of the few patio tables on a nice day. We sat inside for this first visit, and a friendly server took our order. We chose to order from the breakfast menu, and I ordered The Camper: Crispy double-dipped fried chicken thigh smothered in savory gravy and topped with cheese, three slices of Nueske's peppered bacon, and an over-easy egg, served on a housemade butter biscuit. My wife ordered the CSA Scramble: Farm-fresh veggies from Crooked Sky Farms CSA basket scrambled with three eggs, served with fruit, sliced tomato, and 9-grain toast. Needless to say, we were both impressed. The Camper was absolutely perfect. I would not change a thing. The gravy was just special, and there was so much food, I took some home. My wife's dish was fresh and perfect for what she was looking for. Do consider donating to this worthy cause. We chose to, and you can even donate right on your bill so that it goes right on your credit card if you so choose. But even if you just pay for your meal, you are helping out, which is so great about eating at this place. Do yourself a favor and stop in to see the friendly people at The Joy Bus Diner!

Huge store so give yourself plenty of time for searching especially if you are going for clothes,…read morethey have bins that are by the pound in 1 section and regular store of course. The clothes are not sorted by size more by type like short sleeve long sleeve etc. I was looking for a fancier dress I'm only going to wear once and didn't want to spend a fortune it's cheap to buy here and get it dry cleaned, then elsewhere. Lots of knick snacks, collectibles, books, dvds, etc. Prices are fairly low they have sales tags too. Highly recommend

Got a BUNCH of great stuff today and few of my items were half off. Prices great here anyway,…read moreeverything seemed to cost $4-8.00 or few of men pants were $12. I tried on 8-9 pants of men and women cuz I had to get a pair of khaki for a work thing. I got an $8 pair that had half price color of the day so it was $4. Everything I got was only a couple bucks and all nice stuff. 2 travel cosmetic bags, small purse super cute and I'll post pics. They had a lot of great belts, actually leather. Lots of dog harness and dog items. It's a great store. THEY ACTUALLY HAVE 3 dressing rooms so you can try stuff on. Thankful and grateful cuz I was there an hour trying on every khaki pants I could find. I wandered thru the buy by the pound fenced off section and everything over there looked newish, clean, ironed. It's a really beautifully selected curated store. It's a definite must stop in.

I just took last evenings Friday yoga class w/ Shylo - fabulous way to end the week. Shylo's class…read morefeatured a variety of poses, focus on breathing & all around good juju! She kicked off the class by giving us the opp to choose an oracle card. The card offered an intention we could keep in mind as we progressed through our poses. At the end of class, we could read from the oracle book about the card we pulled & the bigger message it was giving us. Shylo also prepped the room with a delicious scented spray + sage. Grounded32 is a community space/nonprofit where anyone can participate in different classes - painting, writing, drumming, yoga & others - b/c the goal is to bring people together in a positive spirit. Aka "eradicate loneliness!" This place has been on my radar for a few months - so glad I got to check it out!

Incredibly fun and welcoming community! The Story Slam event is AMAZING. Looking forward to all the…read moredifferent classes they offer this year.

WOW! SINCERAMENTE AGRADECIDA POR LA MAGNIFICA AYUDA PARA MI PROCESO DE DIVORCIO Gracias de todo…read morecorazón a Erika Hidalgo y todo el equipo por la atencion,dedicación , profesionalismo y apoyo que recibí de la institución gracias a ustedes un proceso difícil se facilito demasiado y ahora me siento feliz y libre lista para comenzar de nuevo ! Wow se me explicó cada paso a la perfección y muy importante no faltar a las citas con ellos y actuar rápido y seguir las instrucciones de ellos para entregar papeleo y demás! Amo su institucion !! Gracias devuelvo y bendiciones para todos! 5 minutes ago : WOW! SINCERELY GRATEFUL FOR THE MAGNIFICENT HELP WITH MY DIVORCE PROCESS. Thank you with all my heart to Erika Hidalgo and the entire team for the attention, dedication, professionalism and support that I received from the institution. Thanks to you, a difficult process was made much easier and now I feel happy and free, ready to start again! Wow, each step was explained to me perfectly and it was very important not to miss appointments with them and to act quickly and follow their instructions for submitting paperwork and so on! I love your institution!! Thank you again and blessings to all!

Fresh start and all Workshops and facilitators have been…read morewonderful. Their facilitators are knowledgeable and accessible for a coaching session.

It's been 2 years since I've seen any of the Hope coaches on the street. Where does one find one?…read moreDo they have essentials like Underwear in my size? I could use 2 or 3 pairs. Socks need those too. A Sack lunch would be a bonus. I'm on the streets, 61 and have a few mobility issues. Could use some help. When will the Hope coach be around in the neighborhoods I've had to frequent.?

Zero stars! Requesting immediate investigations into this facility…read more I was required by court and law to serve my loved one with court documents and informing him of his obligations to come to court on a petition I felt necessary to protect him. I have on video, a security guard who threatened to throw those court documents out into the trash along with sentimental items that were left for my loved one that have in the past comforted him. These items are what remain of his deceased parents and include his grandmothers urn. Despite police confirmation he is there- This facility does not act in their residents best interest even when on video.

At first, I wasn't sure what to expect when I dropped off a mama cat and her kittens at…read moreCompassionate Care for Paws--the setup felt a little informal, and I was nervous. But once I got there, I saw they had all their paperwork clearly posted, and the people were warm, responsive, and genuinely caring. They took the cats in without hesitation and made sure everything was done properly. It ended up being a really positive experience, and I felt safe leaving the animals in their care. They're clearly doing good work for animals in need, and I think they deserve community support and donations to keep going.

From the owner: We are a nonprofit animal rescue and welfare organization. We assist with your pet needs. We have…read moreadoptable pets, We assist with pet supplies and medical bills. We take ALL donations, and they are tax deductible.