**February 2024: Saturday Afternoon Visit**…read more This Goodwill is tiny, but the items they put out are really good quality and the prices are fair. I don't think I would go out of my way to visit this thrift shop, but if I'm in Ojai I would definitely take a peek to see what treasure it may hold. On my recent trip I bought a white puffer vest that fit me perfectly and it didn't even look like it's been used. I suppose consider the size of the store they only put out the best items so it's worth a look if you're in the area.

This location considers itself a 'boutique" Goodwill. Two employees have told me they price things…read moreaccording to current market value because it is a boutique Goodwill. The prices are prices higher than other Goodwill locations. They upsell used, discarded, unwashed, FREE donated items for higher prices than the other GW's, or Target or Ross.

Phenomenal earth day visit to the gardens. It's a peaceful way to experience the naturalness of…read moreOjai. We met so many pleasant workers, visitors, and resident artists along the way.

Taft Garden and Nature Preserve is one of the most beautiful places I've visited in my long life…read more The peace and beauty is enhanced by the limited number of daily visitors. It is possible move about the multiple trails at your own pace self guided, or join tours (when offered) to learn about the Plants, Birds, Geology, and Art. The garden is tucked away, and for me getting there and back to Ojai proper was a big part of the magic of the visit. Thank you to all who created and maintain Taft Garden and Nature Preserve.

ORC is an amazing gift to our community. Founder Kim Stroud has dedicated decades of her time &…read moreexpertise caring for injured wild birds. She has also guided me over the years as to what resources or facilities are best suited for other wild injured animals (usually after being hit by vehicles), or in the case when I though a crow was injured, was actually just a juvenile learning to fly. ORC has a very successful annual open house. Educational & impressive compound. If you've never been, I highly recommend taking your family.

We found an injured bird and they were so wonderful in taking the bird! Such a blessing and a…read morerelief to know they are nearby to help!

I've never been here before, but my daughter unfortunately, has broken her foot and the only way to…read moreget around would be besides crutches would be a knee scooter. We called them and they said they had one and that they were going to discount it once we got there and when I arrived there, they said that they had it sitting for a little while and the fact that it's pink and has some tassels that were they're going to take half off. Very easy to deal with super friendly people. I highly recommend this place.

Help of Ojai certainly does some great work within the community, and for that they should get more…read morestars. Unfortunately friendliness and people skills don't seem to be prerequisites for staff, so that aspect of the organization has been sort of a hit and miss for years. However another (more recent) negative move is the organization's decision to become political by changing it's mission statement - jumping on board the pandering train. This was clearly unnecessary, as the original mission statement was perfect. And to be fair, the first sentence of the new mission statement would have been fine all by itself. But apparently someone with an agenda to push has been successful in at least partially derailing the trajectory of the organization. I hope they fix that.

My ASUS laptop (circa 2013) had so many bad blocks on the hard drive, that it took minutes to boot…read moreand even longer to start any application. I stopped into see Damon on a Wednesday afternoon and explained the situation. He recommended a solid state drive (SSD) and a fresh install of Windows 10. Less than 24 hours later, Damon called me to let me know that my laptop was ready to pick up. Yes...in less than a DAY, Damon not only resurrected my computer and gave it new life, but all for a ridiculously fair price of $200. Now everything is faster than the day I bought it. Damon even installed some free apps that are compatible with MS Office, as well as free antivirus software. Bonus! Damon provides the fastest, friendliest, and easily the most affordable service a computer owner could ever wish for. Just look at all the 5-star reviews! Don't be a Digital Dummy - go see Damon!

Damon Yates is a model technology professional and business owner. In Yiddish, we call a man like…read morehim a 'mensch'; someone who stands out in life because of their ethics and commitment to community good. His services are outstanding, streamlined , comprehensive, priced uber fairly, relevant and flexible. I've had the pleasure of Damon's work on multiple issues over the years and he's the best. He sets the bar for the County's IT independent service providers.

Food Share is such an important resource and lifeline to Ventura County! The staff at the…read moredistribution center truly care about their mission, and it definitely shows through their actions. At a former job of mine, Food Share allowed the educational non-profit organization I worked for to shop weekly for fresh produce to distribute directly to elementary school students and families served in need, many of whom struggled with food insecurity. This partnership was vital, and very much appreciated by all because it helped improve food access throughout our community at wellness fairs and nutrition classes. Thank you for your hard work! I will never forget about the huge difference Food Share continues to make in countless lives throughout Ventura County, and the value they place on equity.

1st time & they have a forever volunteer out of me !…read more I found this event by chance and was like "IM GOING!" and I'm so glad I did! The amount of volunteers that showed up today turned a 2 hour event into 30 mins and it was such a refreshing time - especially to do on a day of love . I LOVED what I did today and I LOVE knowing that what we did today effects the future of tomorrow . This makes my day , check their website out for more opportunities . You can help with - your time - your money - your donations

This was our second year in a row to visit the Girl Scouts' Winter Wonderland and both times have…read morebeen fun for the family. You get to walk through and visit lit attractions, ride on a tractor, get up close to meet horses, cook s'mores, meet Santa, create arts and crafts, and have hot chocolate and goodies along the way. It's a great way to spend a nice Friday or Saturday evening in December. The staff is very friendly and the lights are nice to look at and some are interactive. There is a discount if you are a Girl Scout member and the food and drinks are priced very reasonably. My only recommendation would be to offer more food options in the lodge in case families want to have a casual dinner there (i.e. pizza, sandwiches, salad). Tip: Wear western boots to avoid getting pebbles in your shoes. Bring a flashlight or where lit clothing so you can see in the dark.

Amazing place. The Rome and pippin cabins are great. Full kitchens with all your supplies. The…read morebathrooms are clean and the property is very well maintained. Our kids did BB guns and archery plus horseback riding. The facility staff are amazing. Well versed and so patient and kind.