My son has been part of White Stag for four years, and I couldn't be more grateful for the…read moreexperience. I still remember when he first attended Summer Camp as a Candidate. He came home with messy hair, dust all over his clothes, and a huge smile on his face. He excitedly told me that one day he wanted to become Staff so he could help other kids. Over these four years, I've watched him grow in so many ways. He learned practical skills like packing and teamwork, made lifelong friends, became more confident, and--most importantly--became more willing to help and encourage others. I truly believe his White Stag experience will be one of those precious memories he carries with him for the rest of his life. A heartfelt thank you to Connie, Steve, Tim, and all the adult staff for your time, patience, encouragement, and dedication. What you give these kids goes far beyond a summer camp--it's an experience that helps shape who they become.

My neighbor suggested White Stag Monterey when I was looking for a week-long overnight camp in the…read morewilderness, free of electronic devices and not breaking my bank. Its leadership curriculum wasn't even on my radar at first. I expected my son to be angry at me when I picked him up after the graduation ceremony at the end of the summer camp. To my surprise, my defiant teenager thanked me for signing him up: He loved his independence without his parents; he made many new friends and met his role model in the youth staff who ran the entire camp. (Adult staff there are responsible for safety, meals, and guidance. ) He requested to join the youth leadership program that fall. Next summer, he led a group of five small kids and had a bittersweet experience of "being a parent." My husband and I certainly had some good laughs. Once, I lost patience with him and did not give him a chance to explain himself. He "calmly" asked me to read the effective counseling section in his White Stag Leadership training binder. In short, this program helps not only my child grow, but also us parents grow. I can't recommend White Stag Monterey more. By the way, White Stag Monterey are one of the key helpers in Monterey Half Marathon and Big Sur Marathon. Those enthusiastic kids provide consistent high energy for all runners at the snack tent.

Bethany is amazing! This is my second experience adopting with the Bunny Trail…read more We did a bonding session today for my sassy Lionhead. Bethany was so patient and attentive. She is really knowledgeable about rabbits and bonding them. She even gave us an xpen to borrow because I didn't have one to divide the bunnies when I am not home to supervise. The rescue storefront is adorable! It's clean and inviting.

If you're looking to adopt a bunny, this is your place!…read more Stopped by to see the buns & was so impressed with this facility. The interior is so cute & I loved seeing that though the bunnies were in crates, the crates were large & very well kept. They had little beds or tunnels in their crate to cuddle & hide in, as well as fresh food & water & some enrichment toys. Staff is super friendly & they offered little cranberry treats to feed the bunnies! I also, enjoyed reading each bunny's history sheet that was attached to their crate. Love this place & I definitely recommend stopping by or donating to this non-profit!

I applied as a foster (never fostered a dog before) with AFRP in 2024. My experience was very…read moregood. I submitted an online application asking for a smaller dog and my preference for a poodle mix. They responded within a couple of days, as I recall, and asked a few more questions. After a few days, they contacted me with a possible match, explaining he was a senior poodle mix with a few medical issues. They work closely with Hitchcock Animal Services (county shelter) and had several dogs that had issues and needed a rescue with a strong foster program. They brought "Bernie" over, and I became a foster mom with full support from AFRP. They provided guidance and everything from beds/blankets to toys and even food! They provided the vet services to help Bernie be the best dog he could be. They invited me to various events (and even a TV spot!) to show off Bernie but unfortunately dogs with medical issues can be a little harder to get adopted. So after six months, I fell in love and became a "foster win" and adopted him. To this day, AFRP considers me part of their alumni family and invites me to activities such as local parades or fun events. They have a variety of dogs and cats, young to old, healthy to some having medical challenges, and work hand-in-hand with several shelters to help find fosters and ultimately final homes! I found their offices to be clean and functional, although if they were bigger, they could help more animals. I use Yelp frequently and know I make decisions based on reviews. I wanted to provide a positive and more recent outcome than some older comments which I feel are no longer applicable. The last note I will make is that as of 2024, they have new executive and support staff who are fantastic. So please consider discovering this great local rescue organization. AFRP have been around for a while but today, I find they are an excellent organization always improving on their processes and staff. So please GO FOSTER! It's fun, rewarding, and inexpensive. You get lots of love in return.

In 2019 I found the website for AFRP made an appointment to stop by and see the dogs that were on…read moresite and talk about having a visit with a possible dog in foster. I chose an adorable little dog named Oscar. Next was becoming "eligible", yes eligible, to take in a dog from a "rescue". A paid foster (her words) then brought Oscar to my home for me to meet and fall in love with. The foster mom was too busy on her phone and with her teenager to give me information. After waiting over a week for a response I was then told by a woman with AFRP I did not qualify! The AFRP inspector that had came over obliterated my house. Apparently there was nothing good about my house and a rescue couldn't possibly be homed here. A little bit about me; I am disabled and home 90% of my life. I decided to go to an actual rescue in Salinas, CA. Monterey County animal services. Where I was told I was an ideal candidate since I'm home all the time but perfectly fine to take care of a dog walks etc. I paid a total of $100 to Salinas Animal Shelter for my chosen dog (Piper) to have a full hysterectomy. Including putting a microchip and doing vaccines. After rescuing Piper I found out from Salinas Animal Shelter employees that AFRP procured all of the "most desirable" animals from Salinas Animal Shelter. Salinas Animal Shelter's requirements before adoption is spay or neuter microchip and vaccines before they will relinquish animals. Yet AFRP fees for me to "rescue" Oscar was over $300! They are not a rescue! They are a facility to purchase animals that have been procured from a shelter. I would never ever recommend AFRP to anyone and any person that mentions this facility I tell my story to. If you want to support a actual rescue go to Salinas Animal Shelter. Yes it's further away and far sadder than going to the plush AFRP site. Salinas Animal Shelter had puppies kittens senior dogs big & small. My dog is 9 pounds for those that say it's OK to buy a dog because small dogs are not in shelters. Since then I have had to lean on Peace Of Mind Rescue in Pacific Grove California. It would be impossible for me to give an adequate review. They have helped me financially, with Emergency temporary foster options and delivering & returning Piper to an emergency vet hospital for an MRI and spinal surgery several hours from my home. They are angels, please support Peace Of Mind Dog Rescue if you can! AFRP should not have the name rescue in their title.

This is an exceptional community resource for everyone, but the main focus is on people of color &…read moreour most vulnerable community members. In addition to the numerous outreach & in-house programs, The Village Project offers a unique space with a balcony for hosting small events. Contact the staff to find out more. All costs for the room rental are priced fairly & the African theme throughout the building is amazing!

This is an amazing setup with lots of programs and amazing people. I'm most familiar with the…read moresupport they can provide for children and youths. It's positive, structured, and run by such wonderful individuals who are leaders, role models, and inspirations.

I have a friend who volunteers at this thrift store which raises money for the Alliance on aging. I…read morereally wanted to like it. It actually has some very nice collectibles in there, but the prices are outrageous. There is ample parking in front of the store, especially on a weekday. When I walked in, I definitely got the sticker shock. They had two hand woven wicker, Mexican children's chairs. That they were asking $85 each. These may have been vintage, but they were sure beat up. And $85 seems a little bit high. They use a tiered descending pricing which decreases the price once every month until it gets down to 50%. Oddly though I didn't see any prices that were lowered on my trip today. It's a very nice store as far as the things they have in there some lovely old pieces some very nice clocks and other collectibles. The clothing is again right in the middle of the store and it makes it a little difficult to navigate for someone who uses a cane like I do. I have used the Alliance on aging myself and I know they're a good group so I do wish them every success with their store but I think the prices are still pretty high. Also, the staff could be a little more friendly when you come in, the two ladies that were working completely ignored the entire time.

Great selection of housewares, clothing, books, every once in a while there are craft items. Good…read morevalue supporting services for older adults in Monterey County. Very clean store. Nice staff.

Super cute and organized love all the furniture there bought a coffee table for 40 bucksread more

Lots of inventory, reasonably priced, and the manager, Jonathan is very kind and helpful! It was my…read morefirst time and he helped me through the whole process and loaded my car for me. Thank you Jonathan and team!

The first of two Goodwills that we stopped into around the Monterey area, this store provided some…read morenice clothing finds. It has the look and organization of a classic Goodwill, meaning a bit less organization but no luxury section and definitely high end brands mixed in. This is how my wife likes it (bargain hunting) and she did end up buying: ballet flats (AGL $6.99) and Citizens for Humanity denim ($9). Service interaction was friendly and helpful.

As a toy collector I always enjoy visiting local thrifts stores while on vacation. I had an…read moreopportunity to visit the Goodwill Central Coast on Lighthouse Ave. The store is small, but nicely kept. My purpose of going to thrifts stores is finding toys. This particular location did not have many, most of the "toys" there are boxed board games. But I was lucky to find these set of 3 Peace Sparkly Angel Red Christmas Teddy Bear (2003 Retired Ty Beanie Baby) in mint condition for a total $4.99 The service was nice because the cashier was very friendly and she was happy for me when I told her I was super excited finding the Beanie Babies.

We adopted our Bowie via POMDR years ago. It was love at first sight. They worked with us every…read morestep of the way. They call or email me regularly to see how she's doing, 11 years after adoption. The mission is to rescue and to provide homes for dogs when their owners are no longer able to provide for them due to age.

POMDR has been incredibly helpful to me and my dog MAX. We have received food to help while I'm on…read moredisability after a work injury. We can't thank you enough.

Always has interesting things. The pricing is very good. And they have half off once a month on…read moreeverything in the store. The staff are super friendly. One of my favorite thrift stores in this area.

I think it's great that they have this store that sells thrift goods and it looks like to benefit…read moreSPCA and animals. But I'll be honest, I didn't see much of value, at least for me. I didn't see a ton of people buying stuff. But I did see a lot of people shopping, so that implies repeat visitors so they must have treasures here from time to time.