A place that helps the homeless, hats off to everyone that works here…read more This ignorant review talking about how "If a man doesn't work, he doesn't eat" is BEYOND any other stupid review I've ever read. Unlike that person below, I've worked and feed homeless people on through the holidays. I talked and spoke to them about their lives and how they came to be. Yes, most of them were drugged out but when you take the time to hear their stories, only then can you understand. For example: A man I spoke to was in tears telling his story, his wife was the breadwinner of their family. He was the caretaker of their home and family. She left with the family and got in a fatal accident which left him scrambling to maintain their house and cars He lost everything....house, cars, and his whole family. Being the caretaker of the family, getting a job at 50 is hard with limited employment (since he worked on the house and family all the time) When someone is depressed and living on the streets, its just a matter of time before that person is easily convinced, drugs will take the pain away. That goes for emotional and hunger. Places like this give broken people a chance. Whether its from unfortunate events or very bad choices. Yes, some are far from being healed and recovered but you start giving up on those people, you'll end up giving up on everyone. Dumb comment below - think about it - your scared of criminals and drug addicts. What if places like this didn't exist? They have no drugs and they are starving....where would they go? Oh yeah, that's right, to your back door breaking into your home. Clearly your so naive, your more of a problem to our society then these homeless people.

This place is a heaven sent on Earth they offer lots of amenities groups that feed you six times a…read moreday they do laundry for you the building is clean all the way around they provide laundry for you they have a computer lab they're very courteous respectful I don't know why not many people know about this place when it should be known

Well organized group of outstanding people that exists for fellowship and service in the Roseville…read morecommunity. Weekly lunch meetings are welcoming, engaging, and fun. Ages range from young professionals to retirees. Strongly recommend you check it out. Lunch meetings are open to interested people - just drop in before noon on Thursdays at the Sierra View Country Club in Roseville.

The top service organization in the area! Amazing lunch meetings every Thursday! Great people!read more

I have been a Big Sister (mentor) with BBBS Sac since April 2018. I cannot say enough good things…read moreabout what this incredible organization does for the youth in the Sacramento area. There is a very thorough screening process that comes with becoming a Big. A background check, Livescan, and interview are a few of the components. My match with Aj (my little) has been overwhelmingly successful. BBBS asks that you commit to a one year match, and spend approx. 6 hours a month with your little. They stress that quality time is the best route, i.e - walk in the park, zoo, museums, etc... If you are interested in investing your time into our youths, I highly suggest getting involved with BBBS. I can assure you, you will learn more about yourself than you think, annnnd giving back your time is so beneficial for your soul and mental well being. I feel so grateful for this organization and the amazing staff who genuinely care. Follow us on IG @Aj_Ness_BBBS to see what we're up to.

I have had the chance to be heavily involved in the BBBS program of Sacramento for the last 6 years…read moreas a Big Brother and the experience working with my little and the supporting team at BBBS has been one of the greatest I have ever had. Having a chance to work with this group of inspired and committed individuals is motivating to be around and the work they are doing is having a profound impact on our community.

This is my second year as a member for GFWC Citrus Heights Women's Club. This year I was elected…read morethe 1st VP. I love this group of women. Each member brings different skills and life paths to our organization. We do a number of community services such as clothing swaps, international outreach, as well as raising funds for local families. Our annual chili cook off and car show is going on its 6th year. This event allows us to raise money to buy Christmas presents and food for children who are in domestic violence programs. In addition, we support our local vets and law enforcement. We are more than a volunteer organization, we are a sisterhood of women of all ages who support and empower one another.

May 20, 2021 I see…read moreprevious has twenty two votes, thirteen votes, fourteen votes, and twenty seven votes! I also am glad seeing all three comments, every gave big huge FIVE STAR out of big huge FIVE STAR rates or ratings! Glad to help any Food Bank, glad to help any Salvation Army! Glad every I write, whether with my animal artwork donations of coupons from Sunday newspaper, cash, all used to help the children that town, all used to help the children that state. This situation, children of Roseville, California! No matter where one lives, this situation be Roseville, California, children needing help all twelve months, not just November and not just December! Hurray then for this Food Bank in town Roseville! Good luck to all the employees, good luck to all the volunteers! Many places cannot do what they do without the great volunteer help from people! Volunteers are just as important as employees, especially for people such as I that volunteer many places on my own instead Court Judge sentencing the Prisoner!

Feeding the Foothills is an organization that coordinates with food pantries in the Placerville,…read moreAuburn, loomis, Rocklin & Roseville areas. They provide several locations with healthy food for the communities. You can access more information from their website. You pi wil find a list of locations with their address, phone number,days & times the different locations are open and distributing food. This is a great organization with compassionate volunteers. Please reference feeding the foothills website for up to date information. There is no cost when receiving food. In days it's really hot? I have found that bringing an ice Chest or insulated bags is extremely beneficial. I like to bring my bags so I can pack the food so it stays as cool as possible. I have found that light weight produce bags are great for the fruits/vegetables & meats. If your walking to a location and can bring a wagon or small rolling basket with you I highly recommend that.

I can't believe I've lived in the area for so many years and am just now discovering this place!…read moreYou can donate items or come in and find exactly what you need. The staff was absolutely amazing--so kind, welcoming, and incredibly accommodating. I truly love donating here because it supports such a wonderful cause. Do yourself a favor and check it out--just make sure to note their hours of operation! Please donate

I've always donated to St. Vincent and been a client for awhile. Everyone is very friendly and…read morehelpful. So, if you're low on food, need some clothes, etc. this is the place to go. You sign up and you're good to go. Food is donations so some of it may not be what you're looking for, but they will give you a couple of paper bags of groceries and they have bread that is available to take as you please.

The school has been around for decades so staff, policies, protocols, and methods have changed over…read moretime. As better methods and supports come out in the field of autism, Odyssey always looks to adapt and evolve. The school is very small, classroom sizes are small, and this allows for the students to recieve the attention and individual support they deserve. Staff focus on safety and self regulation over anything else. Once those basic needs are met they work on educational and life skills. For such a small school there is an abundance of opportunities for the students onsite. Like a pool, laundromat, student kitchen, garden, and playground. Onsite occupational therapy, speech therapy and behavior therapy. Students also get to go out in the community to learn real world skills. Odyssey doesnt use food reinforcement but instead looks at more valuable rewards like prefferred items, activities and praise. They also focus on teaching students how to get they needs met in safe ways instead of using a punishment system. The staff and admin know every students name and build rapport and relationships because they truly care about the students they serve.

This review is about their school as I know nothing about their home facilities…read more This school is meant to cater to children in the Autism Spectrum or Autistic-like symptoms. This is their mission statement, "Odyssey Learning Center is committed to enhancing the lives of children with autism, using a collaborative approach to educate and nurture them in their journey towards independence with integrity and dignity." When you go visit to see if this is the school you want to bring your child to, things are always "perfect" as the classroom you will be checking out is informed prior to you getting there and even if a child is not behaving he/she is moved to a different classroom. If you are visiting and didn't go to the office, the minute any staff sees you they call the classroom your child is in to inform them that you have arrived. My son has a few behavioral issues as most if not all of the children at that school do. He acts the same way at home and I have NEVER had to resort to restraining and neither has anyone that worked with him before or after this school. While at Odyssey I would pick up my son some days exhausted to the point of falling asleep in the car, hungry and with bruises and nail marks embedded on his skin. Every time I expressed my concern to anyone there, they would brush me off and even lie about what had happened. Well as time went by and getting information from different sources whom I will not mention I started discovering disturbing things... If my son reached out and grabbed food from someone else's plate, his lunch was taken away from him so that he would not "steal". On numerous occasions staff would get upset at him and squeeze him by the arms leaving bruises or embedding nails til they opened skin. They rotate turns and the staff that worked with him in the AM was not the same as after lunch but I started noticing that every single time he worked with a specific girl, he was hurt. I even got into an argument with her in the class (all students were gone for the day) for which I was labeled as psycho for. She got fired recently... I know why and if Odyssey could respond honestly without getting into trouble they would now agree that the girl truly was sick in the head because what she got fired for could have even had her arrested. Once I picked my son up and he had what looked like a rug burn on his chin. Nobody knew what it was, how it happened. I was not taking that for an answer. They produced a false "incident report" having a new staff member sign it. I made a stink about that and had the teacher removed from that classroom also and my son continued at that school. Well eventually I found out that the children were being wrapped like burritos in giant yoga mats when they weren't behaving. I saw this a few times. They would call it "sensory". Let me explain something here... it is sensory if the child is in need of that pressure, done properly and for a specific amount of time. Oh and with sensory there aren't 2 women sitting on top of the child. I asked them if they were doing that only to find out that any time my son even looked like he was going to have a melt down he was wrapped. That kids were told "behave otherwise you are getting wrapped". That is not sensory, that is PUNISHMENT AND RESTRAINT! (I've enclosed pics of the mat bitten by restrained children all over the edges) Anyway I found out it was the wrapping that got my son hurt (rug burns on the chin). I can go on about this school, the NUTS that work there, their messed up doings, etc. but I'm surprised you have even read this far. If anyone wants any other information do not hesitate to contact me as I have NO problems telling you what they will not and I have PLENTY of witnesses that can back up anything I will tell you. Parents engaging in conversation is frowned upon and if any parents are talking to each other on campus, they are being monitored. In a meeting the principal lied to my face. She knew she was lying and I knew she was lying. That was very scary as she was bold enough to go ahead with her lie to cover her behind. The staff that works there (other than the teachers) does not need any prior experience working with special needs children. They are finger printed and a little background check is performed. PS when telling the San Juan Unified School District about Odyssey's practices their response was always that Odyssey was a private entity that they contracted with and that there was nothing they could do about anything. Well here... there should be no problems with me YELPING a private entity, A BUSINESS. And if anyone at Odyssey feels the need to address me, do it IN WRITING... choose your words wisely as I will make any and all responses public information. Your wrong doings have been kept quiet too long.

I volunteered here at the beginning of the Pandemic. Love that they are about 15min drive from my…read morehouse. They serve A LOT of people through a drive through. The volunteers pick up the donated foods, pack them into boxes, then help load them into cars. All the volunteers were friendly and welcoming. If you're interested in volunteering, there are opportunities M-F from 7am to 2pm.

This organization is amazing! The manager and volunteers truly serve from their hearts and with…read morelove. The sheer number of clients that pull through this food closet... and the volume of food they go home with is testimony! I have volunteered here and can testify!