Love to stop by here when we visit Claremont. Great variety of used books supporting a great cause…read more(the nonprofit Prison Library Project). They had a new setup today which makes the store look a little more open and spacious. The books out in front of the store were free to take one and leave one as you wish. We bought 6 paperbacks and one hardcover book for $32! Yes!

It's great to spread love and cheer and so on Valentine's Day, I decided to donate books to the…read morePrison Library Project. Check out their website! They accept only paperback books (dictionaries, Spanish language, fiction, non fiction) and you can easily drop them off during their business hours. It was great to see that the bookstore had high foot traffic. Parking was quite limited, perhaps due to being Valentine's Day and it was definitely busy in the Packing house area.

One of my favorite coffee shops in the IE. Recently I heard their rent dramatically increased, and…read morewithout help, they're forced to close at the end of May 2026. During my recent visit, one of the baristas told me they are expected to continue opening! Yayyy! Please support them and help them remain open! The coffee is amazing, the environment is studious & welcoming, the pastries are sweet, and the staff are incredibly friendly.

Stopped by Sanctuary hoping to get some work done, and while the vibe had some promise, the visit…read morefell a little short overall. The atmosphere is genuinely nice. Calm, relaxed, and easy to settle into. It's the kind of place where you could picture yourself staying for hours. That said, it was running a bit warmer than comfortable inside, which made it harder to fully unwind. My iced caramel latte came out looking and feeling more like a room-temperature drink than an iced one. It wasn't unpleasant, but when you order something iced on a warm day, you're expecting cold. The bigger issue for me was the Wi-Fi. I came specifically to work, and while the signal showed up fine and I had the correct password, I couldn't actually get connected. I tried on multiple devices and others were unable to connect as well. That essentially defeated the whole purpose of my visit. Sanctuary seems like it could be a solid spot, the aesthetic is there, but they'd benefit from dialing in the drinks and making sure the Wi-Fi is actually usable for remote workers (especially since they offer a meeting room, a little pricey per hour though at $40). Might give it another shot someday, but with lower expectations.

Uncommon Good is one of the best aspects of living in Claremont. How can you not be completely…read moreenchanted by purchasing vegetables grown by local (Latino community) cultivators and farmers around churches and in community spaces? The vegetables are literally throbbing with good vibes. Best of all, you get a seasonally different spread which exercises your cooking creativity. The lovely ladies who run this place tucked behind a church off Foothill Boulevard, have nurtured a wonderful California native plants garden that blooms with pops of color sequentially throughout the year. Their organization supports many local needy families with education, clothes, and financial assistance. The architecture itself is a contrast to euro-anglo-Claremont, and showcases indigenous mud-based architecture. The bilingualism of this organization demonstrates the riches of California and especially its hardworking and community-spirited Latino peoples. In contrast to the contrived, rugged individualism and commercialism of anglo-America , it feels welcoming and warm here. Bring cash to pay on site.

I went here today for the first time and although I was greeted warmly on the phone it didn't feel…read morethat way in person by the woman who appeared to be in charge. I say this because she just left me in the front saying the guys would help me. To her credit she did seem pretty busy however first impressions.... Didn't see any helpers so I went back again to the office part and a very friendly and polite young man sitting at one of the desks led me to a walk in fridge and immediately I fell in love. Basil, green beans cilantro eggplant Swiss chard kale turnips carrots guava wow. There was way more variety then that I could not recall them all. All grown right there on the property and cultivated with a love for healthy eating and respect. I was thrilled to have landed there. Fruits and veggies and herbs are not cheap in the grocery store and as I am coming to learn are often genetically modified and coated with who knows what kind of chemicals and pesticides. I loved the fact in First of all the place is huge. There is a Methodist church in the front then you take a long winding road with some turns the property was beautiful and I had one of my dogs with me who was recently attacked by a much bigger dog and was clearly traumatized by the incident. Scared to go outside and body language spoke for him. Dog owners know how to read and recognize their pets To watch my sweet little soul mate excited to be outside sniffing everything so many types of plants and vegetation birds singing, butterflies and bumble bees, up and down a few paths we explored. The young man told me that I'm welcome to come back they are open Monday thru Friday and if I wanted to come everyday that would fine too I left with 2 grocery bags full of wholesome and healthy produce and my dog and I left with a little more pep in our step due to our adventure in nature at this incredible place.

Horrible Horrible! If I could give 0 stars I would…read more My 13 year old went there a few years back for their summer academic program and it was horrible. He told me that they just give out worksheets and don't really help. My son was always a cheery guy but when I enrolled him in middle tree he lost that right away. He was always tired, never wanted to do anything and said the summer camp was just horrible. It was an awful experience. Don't send your kids to middle tree, it won't help them

My 7yr old son really enjoys the time spent there. He has attention/focus issues and gets…read morefrustrated pretty easily, so I'm very excited that we found a place that is affordable and is a good fit. They are firm with him and allow breaks for him when he's done with primary tasks. He usually finishes most or all of his homework. Once we get home, we can simply spend quality time together instead of arguing over homework. Thank you!

I've volunteered at the Economy Shop for over a year and it's a really special place. All the…read morevolunteers are wonderful and the shop always has a new treasure just waiting to be found. Stop by and visit us when you are in the village

My experience at this shop was fantastic. Firstly, it vivid as a novelty shop. Their merchandise…read morewere new and well cared for merchandise. The service was great. As a senior they helped me in getting my items into the transport that came for me. I also left the shop with an uplift energy. I will definitely be going back there to shoe. Thank you ladies.

**CLOSED MONDAYS AND 12-1 FOR LUNCH** *NO EMERGENCY OR…read moreIMMEDIATE SHELTER* This location serves Upland, Ontario, Pomona, Claremont, and Rancho Cucamonga residents only. (Must show ID) *Care bags for unhoused people who are staying around the are available.* Shelter for men, women, and children. Pre-screening and application process is over the phone only **no waiting list** Food Assistance: * once a month * non perishable foods *clothing, socks *diapers, wipes, and adult briefs ,and sanitary napkins **DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME** Drop off Tuesday through Friday 9am-5pm (closed 12pm-1pm for lunch) Clothing: Accepted on an As-Needed basis please email a description of your items: yelitza@foothillfamilyshelter.org Food: please only non perishable items only. No expired items or non dated pop top cans greatly appreciated *mixed vegetables and corn *boxed potatoes Baby: baby wipes Formula 6+ mos diapers 4,5 and 6 **Volunteer opportunities** email: raquel@foothillfamilyshelter.org for zoom orientation link (I love volunteering here. Mask and constant wiping down required) Come if you need help or want to help! A little help and kindness goes a long way! Stay safe, and help one another as much as you can

Shelter that helps homeless families to stay for 120 days for Free, to get you back on your feet…read more BUT they don't help everyone, they're very selective regardless if you have children and homeless, so it's a 50/50 chance. They don't really care about the people. You have to fill out an application, & you'll be interviewed based on it. They can provide basic needs like: food, clothing, diapers/wipes, & hygiene products, to the city's they cover. (Cities they cover are: Claremont, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Pomona, Montclair, & Upland).

I've been to A Lot of Good Thrift Store several times to drop off different items, and I always…read morehave a great experience. The staff is kind, helpful, and professional, and the donation process is very convenient. They are open Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday. If you're dropping off donations, you can simply drive up to the donation area, and they will take the items from your car and provide you with a receipt. That makes the process so easy. Today I met Maria, the store manager, and she provided excellent customer service. She also shared helpful information about where some of the donated clothing and items go, including libraries and different organizations they partner with. It was a great learning experience and made me feel even better about donating here. I would definitely encourage others to bring donations here or stop by and shop to see what they have. It's a friendly, community-focused thrift store with great customer service.

This thrift store used to be soooo good. They are under new management now and the experience is SO…read moreHORRIBLE! I asked the women checking us out if they were under new management. She was so rude and said yes she is a new manager. I told her I can tell and everyone seems so unwelcoming. She didn't even care and said thanks. I'm like the change is not in a good way. She was snappy and incredibly rude and defensive. She wanted to change the price on a doll we were gonna buy because she said it was an antique doll, this doll was literally and Our Generation doll from Target. So she doesn't even know the product. Be carefully shopping here if they consider a Target doll an antique. Really disheartening because it used to be such a wonderful store. And after seeing the responses from the new manager I can see that she is incredibly unprofessional. It says a lot that she argues with customers leaving a negative review. Will definitely not be coming back and none of the collector friends will either.

AbilityFirst has been such a blessing! The staff go above…read moreand beyond to support my daughter Kamila and make her feel welcomed, understood, and included. They truly care about each child's individual needs and celebrate their progress, big or small. I've seen so much improvement in Kamila's confidence and happiness since joining their programs. The environment is warm, positive, and full of kindness. I'm so thankful for everything they do AbilityFirst truly makes a difference in children's lives.

Beware cheeks hurts from smiling too much here. Eyes will…read morewater of how beautiful the children are. You will be out of breath of having too much fun with the children. This is a beautiful place filled with a wonderful staff. It is located perfectly in the heart of Claremont. They have a gorgeous swimming pool that is for children and physical therapy for adults. George and Frank are the lifeguards that observe the children. They are in great hands. Children, teens, and adults are divided into four groups. This facility is not a school but a learning center. The employees are not teachers, but helpers/aid. They communicate and converse with children-adults (2-6pm) and report to their parents after session. They talk about progress, Group D- (Infants-Toddlers) Employees who are in charge (Doris, Francella) I have to say that they are the back bone of the community. This group is so important because they teach the children at a young age, life skills and behavioral lessons . A very difficult job, but they do it with ease. Doris is a highly trained employee who has worked here 30+ years. All the children and adults respect her. She is the tank of the operation. Francella has also worked here for 2-3 years and the children couldn't be in better hands. The children need a mix of a big sister/mother figure. She gives attention to every child and unconditional love. She can also be very strict and knows when to stop children from playing. Group C (Toddlers-Teens) Employees (Carol, Gabby) This group is just as intense as Group C. They do as much as Group D. They provide the children/teens life lessons and teach them behavioral manners. The teenagers are at their beginning of maturation and it can get difficult at some times, but the employees both manage to keep their composure and teach on. Re edit soon-

My almost 6 year old loved her experience at Project Think! From art to swimming to the awesome…read morecounselors to the GREAT hours for working parents it was an awesome experience for all of us. She was always excited to go and came back exhausted. Win win!

My son attended this for the first time this year as a first grader and has loved every day of it!…read moreHe loves the material and the instructors and has learned so so much about their theme this year (oceanography) :) Highly recommend for kids TK-8th!!

This organization had a wonderful Reading to Preschool Program for many years. Then the man who…read morewas running it died, and it was taken over by someone else who was questionably well-intentioned, but so unpleasant, arbitrary, and rigid that I quit. He lured me back with what turned out to be a false promise about scheduling, and when I realized that he had misrepresented what he would do, I then quit again. It's a real shame. In its heyday, the program was a delight.

I fell in love with this club many years ago, when I observed them in action. I've been a member…read morefor over 10 years. We work hard to raise money to "give back" to other nonprofits. There's always something to do if you don't mind working and having fun. If you are interested in joining, please join us for lunch any Thursday or send a message via our website. We would love to see/hear from you. It is a great family of dedicated workers.