Going, going, gone. I've been coming to this place over the span of a couple years to remove my…read moretattoo and I had my last session today. Rosalind did such a great job, taking consideration for my skin tone and safe and effective removal. The price was very affordable and I've always been seen promptly. I would highly recommend coming here for your services.

Affordable and quick tattoo removal You do have a small…read morewindow o get on the schedule for the month but the with the rates they offer I really don't mind

Where the hungry, the homeless and immigrants are treated with decency and respect in a clean,…read moreopen, welcoming environment. They provide food, books, classes, wealth of resources, diapers, wipes, gas cards at times, toiletries, pet food at times. People will also bring in small items for free/donate and display them on the tables--first come, first serve. I have left entertainment, clothes, shoes, hygiene care items, luggage totes, blankets, kitchen wares, pet supplies over the years on the tables--things are gone almost instantly. They have a lovely children's waiting room. They host events, fundraisers, drives, social activities for donors and clients throughout the year, especially treating clients well on holidays and back to school. They have an indoor library and outdoor book library stand--take books, leave books. Free to take. ***Please donate pet food! Diapers! Wipes! Tampons and pads!***

This is an amazing, community centered organization. They focus not only on those who need help,…read morebut also those that want to help. They provide food and support services to thousands of local individuals and families. Located near Costco, they have many programs and volunteer opportunities including food box assembly and distribution. This is a great volunteer activity to do as a family or with a small group of friends.

I have been here before but didnt have much time to throughly go through the racks. Went last…read moreFriday on a whim since I didn't want to stay coop up at home. Walked 4 blocks from my apartment. The area is sketchy but what part of Oakland isn't. Upon entering you get a rift of smelly clothes and not enough ventilation. Store was busy so I made my way to the less crowded area and moved along. As I had filled my buggy up, I was waiting for the cashier when I glanced and saw some Alexander Mcqueen shoes in my size. I said to myself, today is my lucky day. I did knock off a star as no on greets or acknowledges you and probably they are used to people just chilling doing nothing in the store. The store could be a little organized with the shoes and general nic nacks they have on the shelves. If you looking for a bargain and things that can be washed and disaffected then don't judge and make your way over here.

I have been shopping there for 3 years. Great deals great selection makes me overlook the…read moresystematically hostile cashier.(older lady) That lady always types prices instead of scanning labels and consistently overcharges you. Today there was a different cashier who charged me 4 items when I had 3 and told me she cannot refund me despite her mistake. She was the store manager, nice, but still. This is done purposefully. It has happened too many times to be a coincidence. Another way to boost revenue is to charge men prices for kids items. I don't have to be treated that way. I am a custimer and I have donated dozen of bags of items over the years. Will go to Savers instead.

I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Solano Food Bank via Kaiser Permanente…read more First let me say, WOW! What an operation. Upon driving up you can't help but notice that their building is HUGE! It's as big as a Costco! Tons of trailers were docked getting filled up by the many volunteers. They even had a Amazon trailer at the loading/unloading dock. There were approximately 30+ volunteers. We all gathered at the picnic tables inside the warehouse. Coffee, Tea, and snacks were provided - nice touch. We all worked together to load many boxes of food that were sent on a rolling conveyor belt with volunteers all along it. I was a team of 2 that stacked the boxes on multiple pallets before a forklift driver whisked them away. It was so awesome to be apart of. If you ever have a chance to volunteer please do so.

A great service to the community and the crowd we were serving in Oakley was very thankful and…read morekind. William did a great job managing everyone around the food truck and giving easy to follow instructions.

Wish there was an option for no stars. There should be a forensic accounting done. It's…read moredisgusting. The way seniors are treated in Walnut Creek.Pleasant Hill definitely shows the way it should be done. The WC board needs to be accountable The program needs to be revamped. Maybe some forensic accounting on where the money is going cause it's certainly not going to the seniors. The meals are sad and they're in house program is pathetic although the volunteers are the finest and doing the best they can with little to no support Where is the senior center of Walnut Creek?

Needs to be improved with better management, honesty and transparency. As a former donater, I find…read morethat meal on wheels diablo region has lowered their quality of professionalism.

Attended an event for the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce that took place last week at the…read moreConcord Elk's Lodge new location on Clayton Road. The venue is large and spacious with lots of tables for sitting and several TVs on the wall (perfect for watching a heart-wrenching NBA finals game #6). There is a bar for adult-beverages (they didn't have any iced tea, but did have a variety of cocktails). Food was brought in from outside and was able to be served to our social group. Really liked the location of the Lodge but it did take me a minute to recognize it was inside the old Bank of America branch on Clayton Road.

I was initiated into this Lodge as a member this month. These are a really good group of people…read more They are very nice, they have a lot of good activities and provide very important services inside the community. If you want to be a part of something special, this is a good place to start.

Valley Vista Racquet Club is a great member-run tennis club in Walnut Club. We have 6 lighted…read moretennis courts, an outstanding tennis pro in Marc Moran, USTA teams, East Bay Ladies League teams, clinics, and tennis socials. Our teams have gone to sectionals and nationals over the years. The dues are extremely affordable - the best bang for your tennis buck around! Check us out!

The Valley Vista Racquet Club operates 6 lighted tennis courts located on the grounds of the…read moreCarondelet Athletics Complex across the street from the Boundary Oaks Golf Course in Walnut Creek. It is a small, member-run club with low monthly dues and a casual, intimate atmosphere. The grounds are immaculately maintained and an online reservation system for members is easy and convenient to use. The teaching pro, Marc Moran, is exceptional.

The prices here are unexpectedly high for a store selling donated, used items. On 1/22/2026, I…read morestopped in and saw a heavily used electric kettle priced at $30 (see attached photo). At that price, you could easily buy a brand-new one elsewhere. Given that these items are donated and clearly pre-owned, the pricing doesn't seem to reflect their actual condition or value. Either prices have always been this high here, or shoppers simply don't know better. I'd rather make the drive to the Vacaville location, where there are actual deals.

26 Dec 2025 2.5 Stars…read more We tried to "donate" this solid wood table. It was supposed to cost us $100 to have it picked up and "donate" it. One chair has an arm that needs to be reattached with a screw and wood glue and the tabletop shows 35 years of use. It is a nice piece or furniture. By the way, a week ago I turned down a $200 purchase offer for the table because I don't like being low-balled. Its a nice solid table needing some love. The Habitat truck shows up and the driver tells me it will now cost us $217 to donate it because bla bla bla I didn't understand the reasoning. I'm just trying to do a solid to the Jimmy Carter gig. I said "Never mind we will keep the table." This because I don't like being bait and switched. The furniture pick up fellows seemed not to mind not carrying the table and chairs to the truck. I was a truck driver and physical labor guy for decades. Workers not caring for the greater good? I get it though I was not that. What a waste of Habitat donated time, money and energy. We are out a $10 furniture pick up scheduling fee. Update: We got a message that we would get the $10 scheduling fee. I don't really care about that rinky dink fee. We were just trying to do Jimmy Carter and his beloved organization a solid.

I've gone to drop off maternity clothes or even help out from time to time. These ladies are so…read moresweet, non judgemental and I love that birthright is non religious, non political. You're going to just get support. One great thing they have is a huge resource binder full of information about every helpful program in the area, be it shelters, wic, childcare, healthcare and lots more. So no matter what your situation birthright is a great place to start, they unload the overwhelm.

I visited Birthright when I was 17 and found myself unexpectedly pregnant. It was very scary and…read moremany things fell apart in my life because of my pregnancy. I couldn't go to school, my parents kicked me out, and nobody supported my decision to keep my baby -- except Birthright. Birthright gave me the support I needed to bring my baby to term and they are a hidden gem in our community. They offer community referrals, maternity & baby clothes, diapers, and so much more. The volunteer I worked with was so loving and kind that it changed my life forever. Thank you, Birthright.

My best friend lost her mom to cancer a few weeks ago. My friend lives out of state- so I have been…read moreassisting her locally. Her mom adopted the sweetest chihuahua from Arf back in 2021, the fur baby went blind about a year ago. So we were really concerned about how she would settle in a new environment, and we're trying to rehome the dog I went to Joybound a few weeks ago to ask if there was any chance they take back their animals in these circumstances. The woman at the welcome desk was so helpful explaining yes they do. She walked me thru the process to fill out the forms online They got back to my friend promptly to setup an appointment for a behavior assessment and vet evaluation. We had our appointment yesterday at 2. We arrived a half hour early so we wouldn't be rushed , and to help Lily stay as calm as possible. Everyone we encountered was delightful and so kind. No judgements- Lily came alive with tail wags and enthusiasm to be back at such a supportive rescue group. She was just basking in the attention and love. She passed her behavior test with flying colors. We were told she most likely will be going to a foster home first for a few weeks before she's available for adoption. We were told we can follow her online with her name, and see when she becomes available and she won't be on the website anymore once she finds her next loving home. Thank you Joybound for standing behind your animals and supporting families We also did not have to pay a surrender fee. We were encouraged to take our time and enjoy complementary coffee or tea, also offered a box of tissues We were already pulling out of the parking lot before our scheduled appointment time Can't think you enough for your kindness all around this hard experience

I had multiple excellent experiences with Joybound in several different atmospheres. I first…read morediscovered them when they held a pet vaccination clinic in Antioch. I had two new kittens that I took in as a foster, but of course my family and I fell in love with them and kept them. At this event I got both of their first kitten shots, rabies shot, microchips, flea medicines and some cat food all for free!! Everyone was so nice and although there was a lot of people there taking advantage of the free services, they communicated effectively and everything was organized and not chaotic. I joined their mailing list and found out about their next event in Richmond. The kittens and I went down there to get their second kitten shots and cat food, for free! I got on the waiting list for low cost spay and neuter clinic. Friendly staff, nicely organized. I was suprised when I got the call from them for the neutering appts quicker than expected! Brought both kittens down, everything went well, again for free!! Today my husband, our daughter and I went down to their free pets stocking decorating event. Met with smiles, super cute room filled with stockings and puff paint pens on the tables. They had cookies and hot apple cider. All for free. We decorated stockings for the kittens and our other cat, it was a lot of fun and they had a good turnout! While our stockings dried, we walked around a bit and found they had a boutique! We made Christmas donations for both cat and dog items that they matched! And we got our large dog some Christmas Jammie's on clearance for $5. Boutique was well priced, my husband got a Joybound hat! So onto the animas they had there! First we passed the cats. All of them cuddling in super nice beds, they had nice toys, scratch pads, colorful wallpaper in their individual rooms, information sheets on each door for each pet. The dogs had the same, nice fuzzy beds, toys, little slots to give them treats down this tube. So cute!! I typically can't look at shelter pets because I feel so bad for them. These animas all looked happy and very well taken care of! There was staff walking around regularly checking in on people since they had adoption available. I asked a few questions they were able to answer no problem! They seemed very caring and committed to the animals and putting their best foot forward in helping the get homes. Building super clean, staff super nice, animas all cozy. Overall, we have a great opinion of Joybound with all these diverse experiences we've had with them. The people are so nice and welcoming. We're so grateful for them and the help they provided my kittens, saved us a ton of money!!! And for all they do, thank you!!!!!!