I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Sandy Gimpelson for orchestrating an outstanding 11-week…read morecourse in becoming a "Certified Rental Housing Provider". What an amazing and diverse range of speakers and teachers... Each class had a different instructor, and the quality and variety they brought to the course were exceptional. Sandy's meticulous planning and selection of experts greatly enriched our learning experience. The curriculum itself was outstanding, and Sandy's guidance in pushing us forward with our projects was instrumental in our growth. Thank you for putting together such a well-rounded and informative program. My education through the AAOC has served to give me the confidence, education, and an amazing network of like-minded people that have helped me better serve my employer and my community. What I've learned has been invaluable to the property management company I work for. It has helped me contribute to our company's success. We've since improved our property management practices, reduced maintenance costs & increased tenant satisfaction to name a few. Thank you Sandy. You're really doing a great job.

Hi, I am a member of…read morethe Apartment Association of Orange County. I mostly use their services to screen tenants for my rentals. The goods: Screen Services which include credit checks, eviction records, criminal background checks etc. The association's magazine with helps to educate rental property owners so they do not run a foul of new laws Classes - They have classes each month to help me run better rentals and increase my bottom line. Service - if you come into their office, they are Incredibly Nice. The bads: Communication. They are horrible at returning emails. You might as well just wait and call and ask for what you need. Communication: They are not very through when they give you directions. Sometimes you have to ask two or three times to get a complete answer. Communication: Unless you come into the office, they seem to be short and act like you are bothering you with your questions. The apartment association of Orange County provides and invaluable services to owners with limited rental properties. It is just too bad their service to the members is so atrocious! Just ok.... too bad cause this could easily be a 5 star organization!

All I have to say make a wish a Orange County is crap they made me change my wish even though I…read moredidn't really want to :-( I had my heart set on meeting Owen Wilson but apparently she didn't respond according to make a wish meant to say he did not respond according to make a wish I think they lied a lot of people have told me that other kids didn't get their original wishes either like two caregivers have told me this and I believe it so that's why I'm saying once again make wishes b******* sorry for my language but it's true they are BS

I had a chance to work with Make A Wish for their Walk for Wishes event this past weekend at Great…read morePark in Irvine and it was a complete joy to work with Jessica, Seylah, Noel, and more of the MAW members from OC/IE! They booked our photo booth for their event and Jessica gave clear updates all the way through from t-shirt sizes to map directions. Their dedication and hard working team was present and all the way there to make this incredible event unfold from 6 AM until the late afternoon. Clearly, they're underrated for their professionalism on this Yelp site, but the credit is beyond due for them. I witnessed in awe as even extreme weather conditions like 25 mph winds didn't deter them from feeling discouraged. Nope. They just swooped their team up and made fast-thinking decisions to make sure the event happened on time and it did - perfectly. I ran into a small issue for needing an electrical outlet source and Seylah was quick to get permission from the venue supervisors and brought back two extension cords. It may seem like a little situation, but I was truly impressed by the way she thought ahead and got extra for me. A huge thanks to the MAW team for continuously checking up on me (one of MANY vendors who were out at this event including hundreds of guests) and my team to make sure we were doing okay and whether we needed anything else from them. The whole event went by beautifully with their energy. MAW members were dancing, laughing, and smiling throughout and it's just contagious to see. Their friendly support to even remember "little ol' me" meant so much and I will forever remember this! :) THANK YOU again and hope to work with you guys again soon!

KidWorks is such a great organization, working to restore at-risk neighborhoods one life at a time…read more After school programs, preschool, adult programs and even health services, they offer everything to this low income neighborhood all with relatively little cost. I volunteered for this company as an intern for over a year and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life! If you're looking for a way to give back, make sure to contact them!

So I volunteered here for about 4 days for community service hours…read more-loved how Tiffany (the worker there) reached out to me quickly (which is the reason why I chose to volunteer their) -filled out some forms then went in for an interview -then she asked me which grade I wanted to help and I said first. on the first day it was awkward because I didn't know what to expect so I just stood there, observing -2nd day I sort of got the hang of it and mainly helped two kids -then after that the days there were easy because I got used to it all -the 2 kids i mainly helped were ones I'll never forget because of how smart and different they were -3rd and 4th day I met more kids and they were all so different in a good way, I got to learn so many things about each and every one of them

I'm not much into McDonalds. Maybe the occasional egg white McMuffin on my way to an early…read moretee-time. But McDonalds beats In n Out hands down when it comes to caring for sick children and their families. My Lion's Club chapter had the honor of cooking for 50 people here this week and I am the one who feels the benefit. Without going into the full history of this place, the brief story is that McDonalds donates a small hotel-like building walking distance from different children's hospitals. This one is next to Children's Hospital Orange County (CHOC). The donated structure is run like a no-charge hotel, with volunteers and a few staff members, for families to stay while their child is at CHOC. Families must submit an application, have financial need and, pending space (maybe a dozen rooms) can stay here up to a month before requesting an extension. Breakfast and dinner is cooked each day for families. The food and labor is provided by volunteer groups. Groups of friends, businesses, restaurants, service organizations, etc. sign up about three months in advance. The menus are pre-approved, the food must all be cooked on site, and volunteers must all be in good health. They provide a fully stocked kitchen and some permanent volunteers are on hand to provide guidance. We were able to sit and dine with the guests and hear their stories of heartbreak, perseverance and strength. Think about the triple whammy that these folks go through. First, their child is sick enough to need a specialized children's hospital. Next, it is far enough away from home that you need a hotel for the family. Lastly, you don't have the financial resources for both the medical care and housing. This place fills that need. The Ronald McDonald House is a God-send and McDonalds should be applauded for providing this type of low-key and vital assistance to the public. No Happy Meals are served here. No golden arches out front. No McDonald's advertisements, clowns or commercials blaring inside. Just good people caring for their kids and good people assisting the families. Very humbling.

I have been blessed with my life to live this long and share the journey through Yelp and my work…read more Life does surprising things and I hope for the better. Unfortunately, life tends to do a 180 and the best thing we can do is to help our fellow neighbors. I work for a very large company and they are constantly doing their best to help our fellow man. My company teamed up with a special company, but not because they have the Golden Arches or they make Hamburgers, but the foundation that we see, but ignore. Our Team is headed over to the Orange County Ronald McDonald House in the city of Orange. Located about two blocks north of W. La Veta Ave. on the east side of Batavia St., you will find the three story tall and world famous charity, Ronald McDonald House. While the name is associated with the Golden Arches, this is a separate entity and does not promote fast food and is not fully funded besides from the contributions of the local neighborhood. My employer is a large organization and they decided to spend some time helping families and their children that are going medical procedure at the local Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). A few minutes or hours of our volunteer time are helpful to the families in need. Families can stay at the Ronald McDonald House with approved forms from their Physician for only $10 a day. The $10 covers the room, food, laundry, and many other activities. This place is essentially another home away from home. Some families are not fortunate to drive many miles away to leave their littles ones behind thus requesting the assistance of the Ronald McDonald House. This home is amazing. It is three floors of amenities for families just looking for a short place to stay. If I am not mistaken, there are 20 rooms for families to stay. There is a large kitchen for volunteers like my organization to prepare and cook meals for the day. Also, there are game/activity rooms for families to help ease some of the mindsets/emotions that they are going through. Heaven forbid you and/or your child has to go through this. Our organization signed up to prepare breakfast. The Ronald McDonald House has all the tools (i.e. knives, plates, utensils), but all we have to do is bring the ingredients and cook. We had the task of making breakfast burritos, eggs, waffles, sandwiches, and many other delicious. Food is what makes the journey memorable. Volunteering is a human characteristic that we all have done in one form or another. The greatest part of the whole experience wasn't just cooking, preparing, cleaning: It was the smiles and gratitude from the families who just wanted a hot meal. I used to go to the Golden Arches and see a Ronald McDonald House Donation Box at the window. After talking with the staff member, donations are low and are usually high during the Holiday Season. While we may see the Golden Arches being a name on the house, most of the staff are volunteering out of the kindness of their hearts and their wallets. There are many donors across many doors and hallways. Donors are the reason why the Ronald McDonald House continues to thrive. Everyday many families come through this house looking for a haven and as we may feel helpless, we have done the best we can to make their day better and better by passing it forward. This Yelp Voyage is my novel. I write to share the experience and for you to interpret it. My guidance is through you. It is BECAUSE of you that I want to recreate the same experience. The end result is success because you made me share my story. Yelp your story every day!

I brought my cousin Jason here right after he was released from custody, hoping to get him some…read moresupport, and within just a few hours, he was already getting connected to real help, all completely free. The staff at Project Kinship treated him with dignity and respect from the moment he walked in. They didn't just give him resources, they made him feel human again in a situation that could've felt very shameful and overwhelming. From housing support to wraparound reentry services, they came through in every way. Today, Jason is more stable than he's been in years. Our whole family is beyond grateful for what Project Kinship has done for him!

Special thanks to Carlos for being such a great host! With a smile always and being on top of…read moreeverything. Keep up the good work! And to the staff i want to thank you all for being there for me whenever i needed it.

Wonderful experience here. Everyone so caring. I appreciate all they do for the communityread more

Amazing. They truly are here to help out their community and if shows…read more My family and I just heard about this place because our children love to play at this park and every Thursday you are able to get food from 1030-11 But you have to sign up before 1030.

Serves the underprivileged community. This organization have staff, volunteers, & court ordered…read morepeople. Seems like they have lots of volunteers, at least 1 organization each day. Breakfast served daily and on Saturday & Sunday, they serve breakfast and lunch.

I called them for some rental Asstance we had some unexpected issues happen this month and because…read morethe complex where I live at gave them problems or the resident didn't proved all needed documents needed. They would not help me. Being a Non-Profit I feel they should help everyone. I feel they just don't want to deal with all families in need. Picking and choosing to there benefit to make there job easier. Everyone has a different situation . I feel like I've been punished for someone else's actions.

Horrible practice. The host families are great, but the staff is a nightmare! They will lie…read morecountless times to your face. For the past year, I've been desperate for respite. Having an autistic toddler is like having a conjoined twin. I've called Olive Crest twice a week for over a year in desperation for help, and they promise to help only to ghost you! Months back, my health took a turn, and I literally begged Nicole months for help. The last three month my health has been at its worst. The hospital has tried to admit me countless times, but Nicole plays games only to ghost you. She only does her job when a third party contacts her about the concerns. Olive Crest has amazing host families, but the staffing and favoritism are killing the organization.

A place where you can go to complete just 3 simple parenting classes and receive a certificate!read more