I've taken several classes here after being introduced through a Yelp Elite event. They had me at…read morestreet tacos! Chef Valentine is so nice and patient, the classes are fun, and at the end, you realize it's surprisingly easy to make good, healthy, affordable food that is delicious! I've taken the pork ramen class, which was my favorite. The broth, cooks in 30 minutes in an Instapot, and it was so rich and flavorful. I went out an Instapot the next day! We also made the noodles from scratch. It took a lot of kneeding to get the texture where it needed to be, but it was worth it! I haven't made the noodles at home yet because it took two of us to manage the pasta sheets and pasta machine, which I don't have. But someday! Also enjoyed the class where we learned how to make Saag Paneer, one of my favorite Indian dishes. Once you learn the technique, you can substitute chicken or lamb for the paneer. Quick, delicious, and far less money than if buying out. What makes these cooking classes so enjoyable is the ease and comfort of the atmosphere, created by Chef Valentine, and the ability to get to know the other people in the class. You all prep and cook together and then share the meal as a community. You can bring beer, wine or hard cider - and if you forget, go downstairs and buy some! People tend to share what they bring which adds to the sense of community. Chef Valentine has taught me knife skills, which I thought I had! Wrong. I was doing all the work and not letting the knife do it's job. It's all about the tools and using them properly. These classes have also taught me patience. Cutting all the veggies for the ramen takes time, skill and patience to get uniformed cuts. Prepping and measuring first makes the actual cooking process go smoother. I've always been a cook, but never much of a baker because baking is about being precise with measurements, which requires patience. After taking several cooking classes at Feed the Mass, I've learned how patience pays off. This Christmas, I baked about a dozen varieties of cookies, including baklava. They all turned out wonderful, according to my friends who gobbled them up and I owe it to Chef Valentine! Classes are located on the second floor of Whole Foods in the Pearl. You can park on the street or in Whole Foods garage. If you spent $10 on groceries, parking is free. Love taking classes here! I bought a book of 5 passes so classes end up being $25 per class, a bargain since you also eat a meal! What I really like is the mission of a Feed the Mass, which is to educate and provide classes to those who can't afford to pay for classes, to teach them how to make a healthy and affordable meals for their family. A meal that costs less than fast food and is far more delicious. And healthier. Taking classes supports this Non-Profit's mission. There are classes for kids, date nights, family classes and even classes where you learn how to prep a few meals that stretch out for a week. So take some classes and learn new skills, have fun and pay it forward! It's a great experience and a fun way to spend an evening with friends, family or as a single...once you walk in the door, you are part of the community.

I took the ramen class taught by Chef Jacobsen Valentine at a private event. As a casual home cook,…read moreI thought it was awesome. No matter your skill level (unless, maybe, if you're already a professional chef), you'll learn something new. We made ramen noodles from scratch (!), which were an amazing consistency and soaked up the flavor of the broth well. We also learned proper knife techniques. Chef Valentine has a real passion for cooking and teaching others this important life skill as a means to a healthier lifestyle. A portion of class fees goes towards scholarships for classes for those in need. On the down side, this may have ruined me for instant and non-housemade restaurant ramen, as ours was so good! Now I'll really be saying, I could/should have made this at home!

I adopted my cat, Kuzco, from NWAC in 2019, and now foster through them! Northwest Animal…read moreCompanions is such a great organization, and the people that volunteer/work with it are true gems. I highly recommend adopting from and donating to NWAC.

From the owner: At Northwest Animal Companions, all our rescued cats and dogs are fostered in the homes of our…read morededicated volunteers. We spend serious quality time getting to know these pets and our adoptive families, too -- ensuring you're matched with the perfect furry BFF. We offer: * Reasonable, transparent adoption fees -- all listed on our website at nwac-oregon.org (yes, spay/neuter surgeries and thorough veterinary care are always included in the cost) * Satisfaction-guaranteed pet adoption -- we aim to match you with your cat or dog soulmate, but will happily take your pet back into rescue if you two aren't a fit * Virtual or in-person meet-and-greets -- get to truly know your potential pet before committing * Digital payment and paperwork processing -- our application, adoption and payment systems are all online for maximum ease

I give a big thumbs up for Sadie's Safe House Chihuahua Rescue! Shanae is absolutely wonderful and…read moreso kind. I found her by accident but am so glad I did find her. She helped me adopt my puppy Rickey, formerly known as Mickey Mouse and he is just a love. The entire process was smooth and uncomplicated. I was nervous about the home visit at first but Shanae put us at ease right away when she arrived and brought Ricky for his meet and greet. I knew the minute I met him he was meant to be our baby and Shanae agreed, the hard part was letting him go until the adoption event when we could adopt him. But that gave us time to puppy proof our house and get ready for him to come home. They have a pretty fool proof method so that people don't have reasons to return their adopted puppies or dogs due to impulse adoptions. So that one week waiting period was hard on us, but I totally understand the reason for it and agree with the reasons for. All the puppies and dogs come vaccinated and spayed or neutered and have all health issues tended to and are made known to the adopters so they/we can continue care. This is a fantastic rescue agency and is a great cause to donate to for people looking to donate to a place that truly helps animals, they are 501C3 and all donations are tax deductible. So if you aren't adopting please consider a donation to help the dogs still needing homes. If you are looking to adopt please consider Sadie's Safe House Chihuahua Rescue :)

Shanae's nonprofit, Sadie's Safehouse, saved me. I adopted my sweet angel baby girl from her a year…read moreago. I've always known I've wanted a little chi chi of my own but waited years and years until I knew I was in a place to care for a pet the way I wanted to and the way a sweet pup should be cared for. So once I graduated from law school and had been working as an attorney a few years, the time was right. Not only is Shanae the most animal-knowledgeable person I know, she is also the most incredible rescuer I know. These animals are her heart and soul. She makes ZERO profit financially from this rescue (it's literally a nonprofit org), the only "profit" she is looking for is that each little angel that finds its way to her ends up in its forever home with a safe, wonderful family. Having my pup has changed my life. I feel like I have found my soulmate in my puppy and that we were always meant to find each other and be in each other's lives. She is my joy, my comfort, my emotional support, my little cuddle, my confidante, my fur-child my everything, especially after the past year we've all lived through. And I owe it all to Shanae. Any animal coming to Shanae's rescue is literally coming to a safe house. Every animal is vaccinated and fixed/spayed, micro-chipped and loved before they arrive at their forever homes. There are so many other organizations out there claiming to be "rescues", but the "rescuers" are really just trying to turn a profit by selling animals. Sadie's Safehouse stands out because Shanae's one and only goal is to get these properly-cared for pups into forever homes where they will continue to be properly cared for. Shanae has seen it all - abuse, people returning animals after a week, a month, years, etc. She vets these adoption applications based on her firsthand personal knowledge and caretaking of these animals and what types of homes they will best fit in with. Nobody knows them better than she does, so if your application gets denied, you should know there is reasonable and important justification behind it. Shanae has answered every question and addressed every concern (even my overprotective puppy mom ones) I've ever asked, every time. She's calmed my nerves and been the best support in the world for a first time puppy mommy, even a year after I've adopted my girl. If you have questions about a stray bad review online (or if you ARE a bad reviewer) please feel free to give me a call. I am MORE than happy to have a conversation about how insanely incredible and selfless Shanae is and would love to talk your ear off about how much this rescue has changed my life. Shanae is an Animal Angel in my book. She's the one rescue in town that I am 100% confident is an actual Safehouse. And I will continue to tell everyone I know about this rescue and support her and these pups. You should too.

I cannot recommend Scot Elliot highly enough. From start to finish, he was professional, patient,…read moreand incredibly understanding of my financial situation. He took the time to explain everything clearly, worked with my budget, and made a stressful process feel manageable. He delivered on everything he said he would and succeeded in every outcome I was hoping for. His pricing was very reasonable, and I never felt pressured or judged--only supported. I truly couldn't have asked for anyone better, and I'm extremely grateful for his time, expertise, and dedication. If you're looking for someone who will actually work with you and have your back, Scot Elliot is the attorney to call. Five stars without hesitation.

I'm really glad that I happened upon and ended up hiring Mr. Eliot because he's a great lawyer and…read morea very good human. He helped me with a business contract that I was very nervous about signing, and it helped tremendously that he carefully explained all aspects of the situation and my legal rights and responsibilities to me. I was impressed with his knowledge, and the way that he took all my questions and fears seriously, answering each concern thoughtfully rather than being dismissive. Some time after that, I recommended him to a friend who was going through bankruptcy and wasn't happy with the lawyer she'd been to already. She switched to Scot, and was very happy that she did. Her bankruptcy went through fine with Scot's help. I ended up recommending Scot to a second friend this year who needed help with a landlord/tenant issue. After going to another lawyer who laughed my friend out of the office, basically telling him nobody cared about his legal issue, I suggested he go see Scot. Scot took my friend's case seriously, and was able to help my friend and the involved party reach a compromise without having to go to court. Scot is very kind, intelligent, and thorough. He is, I believe, one of those genuinely good people in the world, of which there are too few.

They hosted a free spring camp in Parkrose with lunch and snacks provided. It was awesome. My child…read morehas been to day camps w/ PPR in the Summer and a few other ones. The older she gets, the less into the PPR camps she is, but she expressed great enjoyment for this. I am appreciative they were able to offer this to the community. Thank you PFTP.

My daughter and her friend attended the PFTP Spring Break camp in 2025. What a gift to have a place…read moreto be outside at the very helpful price of free! They received care for 40 hours where they learned about soil, bees, seeds and everything fruit tree. Most importantly they couldn't wait to go back each day!

Lee helped my wife and I navigate the purchase of our first home with his thorough inspection -…read morethere's so much we would have missed if we didn't get someone as great as Lee! We're a couple novices when it comes to owning a home, so having someone with Lee's patience was such a blessing when it came time to go over the inspection report. The report was extremely detailed, but Lee was sure to highlight the most important parts when it came to safety and longevity. You absolutely have to give these people your business if you're looking to support a non-profit and get a great inspection.

We've used their team for multiple inspections of both new construction and remodels…read more This week, we had Dylan and Lee each complete an inspection on separate properties. Each inspector has been thorough and detailed in their reporting, thoughtful in letting us know big and little things they notice around the property, and are exceptionally speedy with getting the report written and shared. For those who want detail, these reports are often 40+ pages with pictures and descriptions. I've felt confident in the home buying and selling process based on these inspections. We will certainly continue using this company due to their reliability, detail, and professionalism.

Well organized, clean, great prices and nice eclectic pieces! Found a beautiful ceramic vase,…read morewooden bowls and a porcelain bowl.

From the owner: You'll find great deals on unique inventory that is ever-changing, including antique, vintage,…read moreretro household goods, furnishings and more! All proceeds support Community Warehouse, your local nonprofit furniture bank. Donate - Shop - Support

Know before you go: 1) Oregon Humane Society is one of very…read morefew shelters that I have visited that supply ear plugs for visitors to use. May I suggest that you use them when entering dog adoption kennels. The kennels can get very noisy. 2) Meet and greet areas are available for you to get up close and personal with the dogs. 3) One of the keys to a successful dog adoption is finding one whose energy level matches your own. A high energy dog and medium to low energy owner is not a good match. 4) Basic obedience training is a very, very good thing. Believe me, you don't want to be the one chasing your happy-go-lucky dog down a busy street after it got loose! The recall command (come) can literally save your dog's life.

Adopted a pitbull mix in Nov 2025. They described her as a 4 or 7 mo old active dog. She met my dog…read moreand they loved each other. I take my dogs everywhere. Unfortunately out of my home she is so other dog aggressive she can't really go anywhere. She even jumped out of the window of my moving truck to attack a dog walking down the street. I called there behavior pet line twice asking for help with her behavior. They return the call, act like they care and say the will get back to me. Then they never follow up. About the age, the vet said she is more like 2. I cannot recommend this shelter.

I went to volunteer. The level of organization is incredible. These employees & other volunteers…read moreare like a well oiled machine. The respect and care they have to the unhoused & hungry was really touching. I had a very good experience and I hope of anyone taking this has the means to volunteer or donate to this worthy cause they will.

They do amazing work for the community. I volunteered to serve breakfast and I couldn't believe how…read moremany plates they serve. Unfortunately, the people who work with volunteers are awful! They seem intensely stressed and have terrible people skills. I work in healthcare and have restaurant experience, so I understand the hustle but the level of rude is so unnecessary. One of my shifts, I witnessed a staff member aggressively tell a resident to work faster plating food. He had stepped away for a moment to grab some more apple sauce. It was near the end of service and one of the servers told us people were about done so he made the decision to step away. The staff member was so rude and belittling right in front of everyone. Totally power trip. It was really uncomfortable. Another shift, I passed drinks. Stacey was running bevs and she was so aggressive. She kept shoving full pitchers at me and snagging my not-even-empty ones. One time she shoved it so hard while I was pouring a drink that I spilled water on one of the diners eating breakfast. Afterwards they invite you to have a "family meal" but they completely ignore you if you're new. It's a bad vibe. I'm in the process of obtaining my bachelors in nursing and I'm close to graduation. I am interested in community health and psych. I was hoping to volunteer on a weekly basis to gain perspective on this population who are often discriminated, marginalized, and vulnerable. Sadly, I won't be going back.