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

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.

I went for the first time for their food pantry day. I received a box of good stuff; Fruit…read more(strange looking giant lemon type things), Veggies and Chickens, Thank you! Once I arrived it was difficult to figure out how to get actually get in there, the food pantry is around back and you cant just drive back there from the street. Its a little far away but was worth checking out. After reading what happened to Mary M. in 2017 I can't give 5 stars.

A great place to go for low income community assistance. They'll help with food and utilities.qread more

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.

Helpful people doing a great job helping those who need it. For, what are we without our mental…read morehealth? Thanks, TPF, for all your work providing Mental Health and Wellness services and Housing for our mentally ill population and our Vets!

I recently learned about this great program and when I called, I was incredibly impressed I was in…read moremy interactions with Micah the Program Coordinator at the Oxnard location for job training/vocational sponsorship. I'm not sure what cloud this man dropped from but his genuine kindness and support/enthusiasm in helping others succeed, whether through means of Goodwill or otherwise, literally brought me to tears our first phone call. I've unfortunately run into people who aren't kind at all in social service programs so it was a pleasant surprise to meet Micah in a time where people aren't always so patient or kind. When I called Micah back a week or so later and just gave my name, it really touched me that he actually remembered everything we talked about our first call and he asked about how it was all going and again let me know that if I needed anything further that I was encouraged to call back. When people are down and just looking for a help to get them along on their career paths, a kind and caring person like Micah can make ALL the difference. I think Goodwill is very blessed to have such a person on their team.

One of the best volunteer organizations and helpful community NFPs. If you have a desire to help…read moreOjai start here.

Always the best help...I have valued their assistance for almost 18 years and have never been let…read moredown....

We volunteered here a couple of weeks ago. As volunteer staff in the evening dinner service it was…read moreheart breaking and humbling to help out. Those in need truly benefited from the chance for a warm meal of merit + a few minutes of Christian guidance. My daughters and I served plates, bussed tables, and I serviced the water for the dining room. They carry on entirely with NO government support. It is all funded with donations of food and materials which they sell at their thrift shops. They claim 86% of all revenue pass through to the actual rescue mission. That is exceptionally efficient! With their operation they generate an average of 500 meals a day. This translates into 3500 meals a week... or about 15,000 / 30 day month.... or an IMPRESSIVE 180,000 meals a year! Families are served separate from single men, and the men are divided into a safer and not so safe group. Children and young people volunteer and the staff watches over them carefully. Contact or interaction with volunteers and those they serve is well managed and seems safe enough. By the same token those whom my daughters and I served were cordial and grateful with thanks and smiles. I am truly humbled by their plight and am looking to help in more ways then just volunteer hours. I encourage one and all to go volunteer. It will help you find thankfulness for where-ever you are in life ... and your time and efforts will help those in need in meaningful ways. The organization also runs facilities which provide a safe place to sleep. They have rules for those sleeping in their facilities so it is sheltering and permanent continuous residency. Curious and logical. Oh well - there it is .... do some good for others ... maybe do so good for some in our region who have great need for basic survival. I give 4 stars because it can always get better. I have seen amazing work done by other organizations for those in need (in comparison).

My husband got bullied at this rehab, but he did learn a lot of good skills. It's really too bad…read morethat they kicked him out for such a petty reason.

Every Friday food is distributed to those who are hungry. Fresh produce, dry goods, non food items…read morelike tooth paste and soap.