Omg meet me tell you how great this food was! They had the freshest box I have ever had in my life…read more Oh the amount of food I got fed my family for weeks . Thank you so much. I didn't snap a picture but I can say it was an amazing experience. The service was exceptional and the value of the goods were beyond bomb.

Ms Ann is amazing, she has provided services to myself, and my family for over 2yrs now. The food…read moreis great and healthy and the location provides an ambience of peace!!! Weather it's visiting the garden area or just having a bite to eat!!! You will feel like you're on a trip for a day!!! May God continue to bless the vision and purpose of Ms Ann and Project 43. The marathon continues...... @juicyteas424.

Great organization to be a part of if you are in the South Bay. I've been a mentor for 2 years with…read morethe same girl that I was paired from Orange County when I first joined. Though due to the distance between the girl and I, we weren't able to attend any of of the mentor/mentee activities that took place in the South Bay. However, we made our own calendar and did our thing in the last two years such as miniature golfing, Afternoon Tea, mani/pedis , and finding new restaurants and dessert places around OC to visit every time we got together. Walk With Sally is a nonprofit organization located in the South Bay, that pairs mentors with kids whose parent had either passed away from cancer or is currently battling cancer. They are trying to branch out to other cities (when I joined 2 years ago - I was probably the first mentor that they paired with a child that was not in the South Bay.) Give them call even if you are not in the South Bay and ask if they have child near your city that you could mentor. It's such a great organization in that some of the mentors in the program were kids who had lost a parent - and as an adult they have chosen to give back to the organization that had helped them through one of the hardest times of their lives. All they ask is that you dedicate 8-10 hours a month to your mentee. It could be one day a month where you spend the day together, or a couple hours a week. Hopefully through that friendship, you'll be able to make an impact on each other's lives and make a difference. Cheers!

I have been very privileged over the last year to partner with this incredible, amazing Nonprofit…read moreand just recently I began mentoring through the group. Walk with Sally is an organization that provides mentoring support programs and services to children (ages 7-17) who have parents or siblings with cancer. In many cases, the children in the program have one or both parents going through end stage cancer and are in need of a friend who has been through a similar trial with cancer. Having gone through the same thing at 22, when my Mom passed away after a five year battle with cancer, this has a been a touching way to give back and honor the amazing people who supported me through one of the most challenging periods of my life. Being a mentor is not only about the disease, but is one on one time with a child who for all intents just wants to be a kid. WWS organizes many events like for the mentors and mentees like ice-skating at Toyota Center, attending baseball games, star-watching at the Observatory, or just hanging out and being kids together. As we reflect on the New Year's and our goals to be more selfless and to make a change in the world, I wanted to post this business as an awareness and also as a suggestion for making a positive impact in the New Year. For requesting more information on mentorship, all you have to do is visit the website and perhaps talk with the program director Zina about attending an information session. There are children waiting for matches all throughout LA, so please don't worry about proximity to the the Torrance office. This has been a great organization and an experience that continues to give back to me much more than I could put into words or give to it. Please check it out and if cancer has touched your life (as it has most of ours), think about mentorship or supporting this great local organization.

My overall experience is MEDIOCRE. I'm currently using the free hot meal program. I have my PROS &…read moreCONS. Here's the PROS. The serving staff are friendly, They allow us to get seconds & thirds. Here are the CONS, The building is old & decrepit. No air conditioning. So does the restrooms. Overall, the food sometimes good & sometimes mediocre. Also, the food pantry is MEDIOCRE as well. I don't always get what I wanted.

COA is a critical access point for the Long Beach community. They accommodated my teaching project…read morefor earthquake preparedness and everyone is so kind.

I love this place. There are many worthy charities in LA, but this one is by far my favorite. The…read morestaff are all very welcoming and friendly, the administration is dedicated, and they all share a passion for helping those in need. They have built a community of more than just great volunteers, but also of the ones they serve. They greet them by name, know their stories and treat them with dignity and respect day in and day out, even when no one is watching. If you're looking for a great place to be a part of, I highly recommend coming here. The joy is infectious and I always leave with a smile on my face.

***This a message for those intending to volunteer with the St. Francis Center (DTLA), it's lengthy…read morebut worth the read*** This is nothing but an advisory service for those considering to volunteer with DTLA St. Francis mission. I wish not to deter or negate the intentions of the entire organization based on the actions of a few. There are genuinely good people and purpose being performed within this organization. With that said, I was recently dismissed from being able to volunteer with this mission. You might be asking yourself, how does one possibly get fired from a volunteer position that they signed up for? In my instance, it had nothing to do with my work ethic, timeliness, or understanding of the tasks at hand. (We were distributing food and clothing to the locals in need, absolutely not a complex concept whatsoever.) However, during my short stint volunteering with St. Francis I realized quickly that the management was somewhat dismissive of new volunteers which was masked as being overworked and overburdened. In most cases, running such a huge operation which can effect an entire communities functionality would be understandable. Unfortunately, I was personally met with this attitude and energy regularly. Despite that being the case, that didn't stop my enthusiasm or willingness to work diligently in order to positively impact the lives of those in need. I chose St. Francis for a reason, regardless of the circumstances of the people they serve they do so with seemingly compassionate intent. Unfortunately for me, an ill-timed joke made an organization possibly question the morality of their normalized "business" practices. Just days into my experience, I made a comment about some of the employees picking out donated items for their own personal use. In this realm of work, I'm completely aware that this is a common (and unspoken) practice amongst a plethora of donation organizations. It's shitty and in bad taste but it happens. Personally, it's not a big deal to me, it doesn't effect my well-being or sleep at night. My comments (which were in pure joking spirit and I thought were harmless) must have been overheard because I was approached by the director of the volunteer department. I was told by this person that the employees at the mission were allowed first dibs at the clothing, apparel, and miscellaneous items donated to the organization, to which I replied simply "I don't care." Said leader responded, "It sounded like you did, it would be better you not say anything at all." Shameless, nasty, rude. I completed my responsibilities, helped clean the areas I was assigned to and continued about my day proud of my participation with St. Francis Center. Sadly, later that afternoon I received an email claiming that I was 'not a good fit' at the mission and that I would no longer be allowed to volunteer with the organization. Initially confused and somewhat disappointed, I went on to laugh and laugh about the ridiculous circumstances bestowed upon me. The dismissal of my services from St. Francis Center won't hinder me from helping this particular part of town or community. (Mind you, there are a multitude of other organizations in the same area that do similar work and are seemingly more inviting, it can all be considered subjectively.) Regardless of my personal experience St. Francis' mission is genuine. Just be aware that those in positions of power in regards to their volunteer department may have some tyrannical and not so pleasant traits that rear their ugly heads from time to time. Do the work for yourself if you choose to volunteer here, in the end, righteousness will always prevail. God bless.

All I can say, is that New Challenge Ministries is a "Godsend". What a marvelous service for which…read moreI am extremely grateful.

Pastor John and his crew are a great bunch. They helped me through a rough time. I recommend his…read moreorganization for their caring and everything else.

My Special Needs grandson has gone to Friendship Foundation camp for 2 wonderful weeks. He loves it…read moreso much and can't wait to go back. Friendship Foundation is an organization that helps Special kids and adults in Southern California. It is located in the Redondo Beach area. It is easy to get to. There is nothing you will not love about this place. They have so many programs and activities, but I will address only the camp here. Your child or adult will be teamed up with a buddy, and the fun starts. There are so many volunteers and staff, all who care about only making the campers happy, safe, and able to form new friendships. They teach kindness and sharing and letting everyone know that no matter your "disability" you are perfect just the way you are. If you have a Special person in your life, you are lucky. They will love this camp. No one is left out. It is just joyful.

Friendship Foundation has been a blessing in our lives! They truly care about the individuals they…read morework with and every Friendship Foundation staff is kind, compassionate, and so supportive. They offer a wide range of fun activities/ in person programs and zoom programs to help kids/ teens, and adults engage in social activities. Their summer camp is also nothing short from awesome! If you love someone with special needs, you'll love this organization

Went smoothly and quick thank you!!! The guy in there was super helpful by helping me take out bags…read moreof clothes :)

The midnight mission is by far of the best places Ive volunteered. The check-in structure was very…read moreeasy, we had a big group, and the actual work was very rewarding. Great work team

This volunteer run charity is helping many local people. I appreciate their kindness in these hard…read moretimes. Follow them to see their calendar.

I met Noel while he was collecting donations for his nonprofit organization. He is genuinely the…read moresweetest person you will ever meet. I work in retail and see him working around the clock, night and day for his community. I let him know that I knew of people who needed help and he offered to extend his hours so I can stop by after work to pick up what my friends needed. In addition to his local contributions he also ships containers to the communities in the country of Trinidad. He's showed me footage of his work which I believe he uploads to a YouTube channel, and you can see the joy in his eyes when he puts a smile on someone's face. If you ever want to donate to a good cause, this organization is the real deal. Thank you Noel, you're very much appreciated.