Tried very hard to adopt/foster multiple dogs from the group but was always told they weren't…read moreavailable. Spent an hour on a zoom call ultimately for them to disagree with how my previous dog was trained before I got them over ten years ago. Ultimately became unresponsive to the point where it was discouraging to try and adopt a dog. Unfortunately went to a breeder and got our perfect family dog. Bittersweet as we have always adopted our previous 4 dogs but our experience with this group has turned us away from that.

This review is not about the animals: The dog we had was a sweetheart, but we weren't the right fit…read morefor her. She's going to find a great home, but Hearts for Paws makes that MUCH harder. I cannot recommend staying away from Hearts for Paws enough. I'm not someone to leave negative reviews EVER. But our experience with Hearts for Paws was so awful that I feel compelled to warn others away. We were very interested in doing a trial adoption (and hopefully adopting) a dog from them. We brought her home for what was stipulated to as a 5-7 day trial. When we picked her up, the foster noted some concerns they had--namely that the dog wouldn't do well in a small apartment like ours, as she was currently running on a 5 acre property. They were also concerned that she wouldn't do well with our cat, as she has a high prey drive (though we'd been told by the rescue that she was good with cats). Knowing this, we still decided to give it a try. The poor dog whined every day and night. She'd settle for a short period before beginning to whine and pace again. It was very obvious that she was upset and needed more space. We took her for 3 hour long walks each day, but even that wasn't enough. Further, the whining and pacing intensified, and she started jumping at closed doors, including the door to the room our cat was in. Our cat was petrified. Heartbroken but knowing this wasn't going to work, we reached out to the foster and the rescue. The foster was a sweetheart, and was ready to meet us to take the dog back. The rescue was another story. She rapidly started lobbing attacks at us when we explained we wanted to return her as soon as possible. She said horrifying things, and even told us we should hold onto her longer because "no one had died" so all must be well. She told us that if she had to take the dog back sooner (mind you we were trying to return the dog to the foster, not her), it would risk this dog's and other's lives. She sent us a photograph of a dead dog's brain splattered on the road, telling us this was the kind of thing that happened because of people like us. I won't share the screenshots of her messages or the photo, as it doesn't need to be done here. But needless to say, this is not a rescue worth dealing with, nor is it one who seems to really take seriously what's best for pets. I would not ever go near this team.

Beautiful gallery with very cool local events hosting local artists of different backgrounds and…read moremediums. Our friend had an art showing here, and it was great to see his and other local artists post their work for others to enjoy. Staff is friendly and helpful to guide you around the gallery. There are 2 floors! Elevators are available for mobility issues or children/strollers. Parking is available on the street. The building is well maintained and clean/tidy.

I've been going here for 18 years, and I've always had a great time! the staff are welcoming, the…read moreart is beautiful, and they do so much for the community. Thank you Pence!

We enlisted Purple Tree Cafe to help cater a staff appreciation breakfast for my daughter's…read morepreschool. The baked goods were amazing, and the coffee and tea service was excellent. It's amazing to have vegan options and we had some wheat-free items, including almond biscotti. Kelsey was super helpful and communicated throughout the lead up to the event. Would highly recommend Purple Tree Cafe for any special brunch or breakfast occasion.

The purple tree Cafe located in the mind institute is an absolutely adorable Cafe with the kindest…read morestaff. I was part of an event hosted on the first floor and we ran out of plates and the cafe staff were so kind to loan us some plates. They absolutely saved our event and we're so sweet. Highly recommend checking them out!!

Eda Chen is a true professional and an expert at her craft. I've had a working relationship with…read moreher over the past decade + and she has never failed to help me in times of professional need. Her life coaching and career advising services are second to none. Thanks to her guidance and resume fixing I've secured desired jobs and advanced professionally. Would highly recommend and I'm forever in her debt.

I recently retired and needed to update my resume after 27 years for a part time job. Contacted…read moreElan Advertising and worked with Eda. She was awesome to work with as she spent time with me to learn about me to develop a new resume. Eda is very easy to work with and extremely helpful. Would recommend her services!

The largest regional food bank in Sacramento. This organization has been serving the community…read moresince 1976 and will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary: check out my photos for the QR code and anniversary details! I came here to volunteer, and to my surprise, there were even younger kids participating. I learned that the minimum volunteer age is 10 years old. Some students were volunteering for school service hours, while others came through different companies and organizations. We joined the second shift from 1pm-4pm. The session started shortly after 1pm with a briefing and task assignments from the group leader. All tasks were explained clearly. The leaders checked on us throughout the shift to make sure we were doing okay and to see if anyone had concerns. Halfway through the shift, we had a 15-minute break, and one of the leaders brought ice cream to celebrate a volunteer's birthday and shared it with everyone. I thought it was a meaningful way to celebrate a birthday while helping a good cause. We actually finished around 3:30pm, and our shift completed: - 5,451 lbs of food packed - 474 boxes prepared for the "No Student Goes Hungry" program supporting students from elementary school through college in Sacramento County. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating, and the facility was clean and organized. Restroom: clean, bright, and decent. If you are interested in volunteering, check out their website and register in advance.

Although not fun, there is one huge benefit to moving...being able to sort through a bunch of…read moremisplaced and forgotten stuff. Within all of this stuff, was a bunch of new and lightly used clothing. In the past I have donated clothing to my local Goodwill Express. However, I did some reflection and realized that all of the clothing that I donated was being sold for profit. Going forward, my intention was to donate to an organization that receives the donation(s) and distributes them to underprivileged individuals/families free of charge. Some research led me to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Upon calling to verify their hours (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10am-1pm and Wednesday, 4pm-7pm), I gathered all of the clothing and hit the road on a mission to make a difference. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a Sacramento Food Bank employee who eagerly began to load my clothing donations onto a cart. Since a lot of the clothing consisted of dress pants and dress slacks, he proceeded to inform me about a program called "Job Smart Clothing." Job Smart Clothing is a program within Sacramento Food Bank that provides career appropriate apparel for underprivileged individuals interviewing for employment or currently employed. How cool is that? I'm not a representative for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. However, I will say that they provide an awesome service to the community, and that a little donation goes a long way (individuals who benefit from their services often leave with 15-20 pieces of clothing per visit). Before you throw away that piece of clothing that you think is out of style or doesn't quite hug your curves the way that they used to, think about donating it to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services!

Our non-profit foundation hosted our annual scholarship and awards gala last Saturday and rather…read morethan trying to coordinate the auction ourselves, which we have done in the past, due to staff shortages we were looking for an auction company. Hiring Pacific Auction Company was the best decision we could have made. Steve Godfryd and his team were extremely friendly, super organized, listened to our needs, and brought a wide variety of items to our auction, including many "maritime related" items that fit our audience. The set up was accomplished swiftly, the bidding and check out processes were a breeze, and our auctioneer, David Sobon, raised more for us in our fund-a-need than ever before. I am so glad we made the decision to hire Pacific Auction Company.

Steve Godfryd and team, are fantastic in every way. The quality of their auction items is top…read moreclass; they are professional, pleasant for all donors to interact with, and were wonderfully responsive to me. I had worked with a previous auction company for a few years and knew we could take our auction up a notch. Pacific Auctions delivered! We quadupled our income by the second year! Any time we need an auction, I look no where else except Pacific Auctions! -C. Johnson, CNS Foundation

I reached out to SASSNA and Dave when I was looking for resources and help to determine if I was…read moreAutistic (age 41 at the time). Dave was great! He pointed me towards a local organization that did adult diagnosis, but he also encouraged me to navigate Kaiser Permanente's process since that was my health insurance provider. I successfully navigated Kaiser's process which is terrible if you're neurodivergent, but ultimately their Psychiatric team diagnosed me with ASD. I'm learning so much about myself, and thank Dave for the help he gave!

I want to take a minute to both thank and congratulate, Dave Gaines. Dave and the staff of SASSNA…read moreare doing some fantastic work with our youth (and their parents). This organization provides social services and supplies necessary outreach to both educate and advocate in the defense of our youth. Being non-profit, they work on your pre-agreed upon donations. Basically, what you can afford. My daughter tells me the whole staff from social workers to clerical are professional, helpful people. Since their time here, I can see huge changes within our entire family. Thanks to SASSNA, my grandchildren will have a better life growing up with this disability than I did. Thank you, again! 01/25

I first met Andrea in 2016 at UC Davis. I was overwhelmed by the process of applying and…read moreinterviewing with a university. Impressed by her high level of professionalism and stellar approach to career development, I decided to meet with her to learn more about how I could grow my career. Since then she has helped me into two promotions, obtaining a job of my dreams! She taught me how to effectively articulate my experience on my resume, along with the best aesthetic for its formatting. I learned how to prepare for my interview because it was important to me to have good orderly direction on how to study for it. She gave me great tips on what to expect in interviews and how to practice. Above all, Andrea also inspired me to see that I have what it takes to make it and that the skills were in me--I just need to find the words to articulate them to others! If you are wondering who you should call for career development--look no further. Andrea is the best at it and she will help you get to your destination.

Andrea is a fantastic career coach who helped me navigate Meyers Briggs, build a results-oriented…read moreresume and eventually land a job at a fast-growing tech startup. I'd highly recommend her to anyone starting out their career or in the midst of a career change as I was.

It's not news that many people have been hit hard by the economic downturn this year and many…read morefoodbanks and donation services have also taken a hit. My graduate student group opted to donate the proceeds of our winter food drive to STEAC. They were very appreciative of our contributions and it was great to work with a local agency that does a lot to help people in need in this very small community. STEAC is one of the oldest nonprofits in Yolo County and has been providing assistance to residents since 1967.