Kitchen duty was the best experience!!! Please forgive me for not remembering the kitchen managers…read morename but he holds it down! My sorority and a group a cadets teamed up at St Vincent De Paul for kitchen duty making bean soup !

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a non-profit that offers a wide variety of services to those in…read moreneed....food, clothing, shelter. I was first exposed to this charity many years ago as a child, when my mother was a volunteer. She taught me about what the organization provided and as a family we participated in their food and clothing drives at church. The organization is well run and their food drives help feed many needy individuals and families throughout the year. I'm very impressed by their efforts and we continue to contribute to this day. Return Factor - 100%

Filthy. Nasty. Disgusting. Fights. DANGEROUS! Bed bugs, cockroaches and scabies. Pigeons and their…read moremess everywhere. Dorms are never thoroughly cleaned. Everyone gets "CASS cough," a long-lasting respiratory illness. The ventilation ducts and ceilings are caked with years of built-up crud. If you've have breathing problems expect them to get worse there. Case managers aren't much help, except for giving you useless "resources." Security staff are relentlessly rude and will put out the person on the receiving end of a scuffle rather than the instigator. SMDH! Expect to jettison what few belongings you might have. Needed an electrical outlet to run my CPAP at night. I had to jump through hoops for days to get moved to a bunk near an outlet. Then other guys would unplug my machine in the middle of the night to misuse the outlet to charge their phones. Do not leave anything of the slightest value unattended--it WILL be stolen. If you want to lock your storage drawer you will need to foot the bill for a lock. Avoid, even if it's your last resort.

I stayed at Cass for a while and form my perspective it's a roof over your head 3 meals a day…read moreduring the week and twice on the weekends and when u have nothing one should be greatful of a place like this because where would you be if they weren't here huh? People are ungrateful - when I read over the reviews I just thought to myself that people are ungrateful - they arent perfect and some staff are not very helpful with attitudes but not all and as for u cleanliness they do the best they can - they come in and clean the restrooms m-f on the women's side and clean the common area - if everyone would throw away there trash instead of on the floor and respect the place instead of feeling entitled even tho there homeless it would be cleaner but no they have no respect or gratitude towards the help they get with a roof over there head, free wifi , and t You can have your loads of trash held there when u know u don't need all that shit - so people need to chill with there negative comment about Cass because I for 1 appreciate the time I've been there - because what else what I have done without this place ?

My wife and I visited The Shelter church this morning. It was a great experience…read more This is a small neo-Pentecostal church which has the good qualities of a much larger contemporary style church and yet maintains the best qualities of a small church. The congregation is made up of a nice balance of young, middle and older people. The worship is as good as it gets anywhere. One thing I haven't seen before is that the worship team returns after the sermon and continues the praise as an afterglow. But, back to the beginning. Before the service you can come in at 9 am for breakfast and fellowship. The worship service starts at 10 am on Sundays and is the expected hour and a half long with the afterglow going to about noon. They do, however, need to make that schedule clear on their website and app. Their greeters are top notch. Dave and Carolyn introduced themselves to us right away, Dave having spotted us before we got to the front door! The pastor, Justin, is a very good preacher. For me that means that the sermon was helpful for my spiritual life. He is skilled in delivering a message that you don't forget as soon as you walk out the church door. He made a special effort to come up to us at the end of the service. He said "I'm Justin" and asked our names. Made me feel welcome and at ease. They have an app, which can be used for giving as well as providing information. They will probably see us again. Want to check out the breakfast, too! Também, se você fala português, tem tradução do culto.

Great teaching! It's a blessing to be a part of what God is doing here.  I am super grateful that…read morethis church accepts people that are NOT perfect. They welcomed our Brazilian community with open arms. It is very importante for me to have a place where my Brazilian and American family can worship together.

This is an amazing resource for victims of domestic violence. They have shelter and provide a…read morerange of assistance. The also gave offender treatment classes. Everyone there is absolutely kind to their core.

I wish I could give this organization zero stars, but Yelp requires at least one…read more I called Chrysalis because I had been given their number as a possible resource for someone experiencing domestic violence. Before sharing personal details, I simply wanted to know what services they offer and what the basic program requirements are. Unfortunately, the woman who answered the phone was rude, dismissive, and unwilling to provide even general information. Instead, she repeatedly insisted that I give her my personal information before she would explain what the program entailed. I asked more than once if she could at least tell me the basic requirements or describe the services offered, but she refused. As someone reaching out for help, that experience was incredibly discouraging. People contacting domestic violence organizations are often already in vulnerable situations. They should be able to ask basic questions about a program before deciding whether to share personal information. There is nothing unreasonable about wanting to understand what an organization offers and whether it is a good fit. My interaction left me feeling dismissed rather than supported. First impressions matter, especially for organizations that serve people in crisis. I hope this feedback encourages better customer service and a more compassionate approach for future callers seeking help.

The people working at New Leaf were so patient and kind both times I went there for help. The space…read morewas clean and neat and they had a bit of free food items on a table as well. Very good experience. Treating people with respect and kindness makes a big impact on others. So appreciated.

To paraphrase some of the information about East Valley Men's Center. It is part of a non-profit…read morefoundation, called "A New Leaf" here in the Valley. EVMC has a 94-bed shelter that provides comprehensive programs and strategies for each resident. For many men facing challenges because of past substance abuse, criminal involvement, life changing events or simply a long life on the streets, it means a long road back and that journey starts here. EVMC does pre-screened of potential residents before enrollment. They are asked to be candid about the problems that resulted in their homelessness. Once at the facility, EVMC staff ensure that each resident comply with established rules. During their stay, all residents must work full-time and save 85% of their income. Some area churches has given bicycles, reflectors, helmet to help residents travel to these jobs. A New Leaf and EVMC believes that the key to success for the residents in re-entering society is providing life skills training, work assistance, counseling, socialization skills, food, basic needs and shelter. There are also Case Managers who work individually with residents to set personal goals and address their barriers in becoming productive and contributing members of society. If you, or your organization are interested in serving a meal (lunch or dinner) to a group of men who are getting back on their feet, please call (480) 610-6722. They will also accept gifts of clothing and anything that will help the residents get on their feet.

I went to Justa Center to have somewhere to hang as living in my car was boring. I did not ask for…read moreservice, but got treated with the utmost respect as a person. The Quality I received was throough, as I got help getting off the street. I think they liked my dog, as they took care of him first. Shots, License, check-up. I love Justa Center as they are perfect for getting help when you are homeless. It has been close to 3 years, and I am getting ready to go homeless again, as I am having surgury in the next week, and cannot work to pay my rent. I need more help, this time with a pro bono lawyer about my past that stops me from getting a place I can actually afford. It has been over 23 years, and I still have a record that says 'just live in your car' and my record is really old and now the drug is legal. I will go back to Justa very soon, as soon as I can get some add'l gas to get there. Thanks Justa!

if you want a hand up, go to the Justa center. if you want a hand out, keep wanting. the bar at the…read moreJusta center is consistently maintained so high that one has no other choice but to thrive & succeed. the employees are not just in it for the money, because there isn't enough money in the world to buy their altruism which they pour out of their hearts 365 days a year. Sandra Garcia

Staff is helpful. Grounds are clean. Apartments are move in ready and so clean! I can't wait to get…read moremoved in.

What a nightmare a case worker who didn't know she was doing plus residents who were violent our 9…read moremonths there were the worst. Case worker Nokia would not return calls or address our concerns . The place was poorly run at best. One major issue I had was employees taking things donations that were to go to residents. This included food clothes and purses. Yes many of the donated bags went to employees. The receptionist Jasmine liked to show off her Micheal Kors bag she was"Given". I wonder how the ladies who gave their bags would feel if they knew the employees now had them and no donation was.given to those in need.