I've been volunteering with LA Family Housing since 2021, they do a lot of good in Los Angeles by…read moreproviding resources, life-saving services, employment resources, and housing that end homelessness, for good. With so many people effected by the pandemic, the state of the world, general health, the fires, the economy and wellness as well as the job market I've known/know many people who benefit from organizations like LAFH - who seem to be the most thorough, compassionate and active in Los Angeles. I've been lucky enough to help with on site gardening #greenthumb, homeless connect days, donation kits and even fundraising. I've connected with several staff, employees, security, affiliates and those seeking services and toured the facilities at their home base/main location in North Hollywood on Lankershim Blvd. I learn something new every week, and look for ways to be involved as well as encourage others to be involved. Visit their website under take action to become involved as a volunteer or connect to services if you need them or know someone who needs them. They also are actively hiring and growing their staff to better serve the Los Angeles community #GiveBack

Hi I'm writing to all the supporters at La family housing I've been apart of there program for 6…read moreyears and I can honestly say for what it's worth it's good apples and bad apples in any situation I've been staying at the crest apartments 13604 Sherman way van nuys ca 91405 apartment 510 now I do understand what's management position and what's housing assignment well everyone of the staff that's sent to the apartment site and this can be happing all over is they are evicting the same people the are puting into these apartments as if a homeless person will even show up to court or even want to be harrassed treated with disrespect and put up with navigators nit doing there job. they come into a place after getting out the streets navigator does nothing from years ago when I moved in until I moved out they don't help with mental health issues they don't help with support rehab they don't support there clients here if I'm lieing go and ask the entire apartments of the crest they are kicking people out fast as they sign the lease in 10 day evictions and taking power of apartments back and renting to others I feel that the way La family housing is moving a investigation need to be had they only house there white clients in all the areas check there data base they only basing help to white and Mexican people housing blacks where there are not many of us there Mrs Jenifer she is a supervisor for the crest is very rasist call me nigger on different occasions threatin me and she has many time called me while her kids was in the room and she seem to be a bad mother one of the lady that will kill her kids white lady and family staff comes to work to look at there car at the door amber the lady that work there was caught many times coming out of janitor closet with janitor Carlos she lazy also a rasist and there is Rana she just sit down getting big don't due anything rasist also the entire staff and the family housing need to be under investigation the amount of people here going to court for mental health issues are insane none have to do with paying rent not to mention if you sell drugs you can stay there all the drug dealers stay in the la family housing crest apartments and they allow there so they can poison and kill the homeless people its in sane how many deaths a month are happi there God bless everyone that makes it out of there there is a manager Lucy she told rana and amber the employee that work there that they wish we was dead and they both laughed I don't have. Nothing to say about Toby not yet but my move out experience was the worst they stoped elevator so I could not move properly judge awarded me 1,000 to hand over my keys and I did they are bad apples and good apples and Rana fat cow amber chicken neck and old rasist Karen Jenifer she never work for La family housing you can be the judge your self amber always on the phone walking to store rana always eating and stealing the donations with the manager Mrs Lucy they hold donations and the have us compete to get them in raffles and coming to the meeting for the donation I seen all of them bring things into there car from donations I feel La family housing should be investigated or out with the bad apples and stop hiring rasist Lucy canao to work for La family housing and she the worst she doing yall dirty work and evicting and moving people in to make it look like yall count is going up in moving people into units when yall throwing them back on the streets I will be doing a investigation to this I will report I will do everything I can until Mrs Lucy amber rana karen Jenifer is out

I have to give this place 4 stars b/c I think whoever owns it should put someone to work fixing the…read morefloors and organizing freezers - there is so much meat, it is falling out the freezer door! I was surprised to find a lot of healthy food options and enough to fill my fridge. My own children have been happy with the car of foods I've brought home, while I really appreciate the meal prep kits. And, Ms. Sue is lovely enough to OVER-fill my own haul with a TON of goodies for my family & my students. Although she is older, she has incredible strength in lifting boxes and moving items. She has been generous and polite each time I've visited.

Prices are low just keep check for expired dates on frozen items. Plan to use within a week or 2…read moreat the most!

The North Hollywood Navigation Center is a pretty amazing facility located on the borders of North…read moreHollywood and Sun Valley off Sherman Way and Radford Avenue. They have an information center, resource center, restrooms, showers, garden and offer a lot of opportunities for those facing hardship, poverty, hunger, and homelessness by offering immediate assistance as well as long-term solutions. I recently volunteered her via LA Family Housing partnering up with Hope the Mission/Hope of the Valley for a homeless connect day where they also provided a career and education fair, complimentary hot meals, beverages, hygiene kits, pet food, pet blankets, blankets, towels, clothing, haircuts and lots of great things for everyone including volunteers like myself. Parking can be accessed on Sherman Way or Radford (where Maps will take you) as well as via street parking. It's one of the cleanest and most well kept up centers I've ever come across and the host a ton of events here each month. Check out hopethemission.org/volunteer for opportunities to help and/or hopethemission.org/our-programs/help-center/ for resources.

I have dealt with the service and they seem very lenient, Im starting by scratch to play ketchup…read moreagain this place is business to help me keep forwarding and plus I have income but they'll help you find a steady job two for the price of one. I tried their bathrooms and they are clean to perfect, and the area is well spot on.

The teen project / Veras Sanctuary not only saved my life but helped SO many other woman find…read morethemselves and stay clean from this experience. I have attended many rehabs but none have been more comfortable, well kept, clean, and had a variety of classes helpful to rebuild a lifetime of recovery. The staff and counseling aren't just people there for a paycheck. They genuinely care and want to see us succeed, and a lot have been through the same thing so many of us have that's why they are understanding and treat the clients with respect. Laurie saved my life, if it wasn't for her I would have been left to become another statistic. This place also isn't in it for the money, when the LA facility AND the Orange County treatment center was full, I was helped in getting into a completely different facility so I wouldn't be on the street using, they didn't see any money from that just wanted me safe! I never would have been able to manage all that and even in there busy schedule they took the time to help me.

Unfortunately this facility was closed due to code violations with little notification- some…read moreclients were able to be placed in other treatment locations but sadly not the case for all. Lauri B. - in response to your message, my review isn't based on the services offered- services offered were greatly appreciated and the work you all do is appreciated and admired. The review is stating the fact that the facility was closed- my loved one called me saying "they might close us down" and the next day I received a call that my loved one thankfully was fortunate to be able to find placement at another facility. I hadn't seen the news footage about what was going on but what was told to my loved one by staff.

These guys and gal's have saved my butt many times over...I don't know where to begin...Replaced my…read moretransportation when it got stolen...Made homemade fresh food from scratch....Keep it up!

This is an awesome gesture for the homeless. I just donated $20 for the cause. The sad Nd…read morefrustration that we as residents in Burbank have is that the City doesn't care much for helping the situation but rather pushing the homeless out and harassing them. I hope that more people do good things rather than ignore a growing issue.

Every Fridays we come to this place we do bagging every one is very polite and nice and also the…read morefemale that guide us what to do she is also very nice and very pretty and she is very professional she was wearing black jeans she is a little tall black sweater

New client here and the staff is lovely. They got me sign up in no time what-so-ever. They always…read morehave a smile on their face and are willing to help. Sometimes they even will have a food server like for Cinco de Mayo they had a taco stand set up. Thank you for your help.

I have found some amazing finds at this location. I also want to applaud the staff here. They are…read moreconstantly working, organizing, bringing out new goodies, and picking up after a clientele that honestly is horrible about putting things back or picking up the things they drop. The location does have a large homeless population that can show up but I have seen workers show kindness to ones that are looking to find what they need and also set boundaries with people that don't show respect to the store, shoppers, and staff. The managers and staff I interact with have been nothing but nice and helpful. I will continue to shop here and hope to find more treasures!

I thought this Goodwill would be nice, but when I came around 8 pm on a Saturday night it felt…read morecompletely taken over by homeless individuals. There were people coughing, talking to themselves wandering through every aisle, which made me feel uneasy and constantly looking over my shoulder. I originally came to exchange an item from a different location because I thought this store might have a better selection, but that wasn't the case. There is also what looks like a homeless encampment along the street side of the store. Inside, there were people hanging out at the dining tables (for sale), which made it hard for actual shoppers to move around. I even saw at least two people stuffing items into duffle bags. The exchange process was quick and easy, and the staff handled that part well. However, the store really needs some type of security at the door to better manage who comes in and prevent the issues happening inside.

I think this resource center does a great job of providing guidance to its LA Care members. They…read morehave fitness classes and cpr classes. They even have child care services when you're attending a class. I think this resource center is a great addition to the community.

This place is now closed :( I came to thrift and there's a for lease sign in front of the building…read more I used to like coming here, my last visit was February though

My biggest issue with this place is the pricing. They claim to have set pricing on everything, and…read moreit's even posted at both the entrance and inside the main room. However when I went to pay for my items, the woman at the counter started naming off RIDICULOUSLY high prices. And when I politely commented that those weren't the listed prices, the woman glared at me and told me those weren't the prices!??! She tried to sell me a kid's sweater for 12 bucks, when according to the printed list it was priced at $4.99. The place is terribly crowded, and poorly organized, and it's especially difficult to get through the women's clothing section. I guess the only positive I give this is that there's a lot to look through, but it seems outweighed by the false pricing and bad customer service. Will not be coming back

Thank you for this insightful honor to testify about MEND's awesome services! When I was having…read morefinancial challenges eight years ago, I was the last of fifteen lucky patrons who won a MEND'S lottery for practically free dental services. Since then, I have been a regular patient of both MEND's dental and medical services. Their dental doctors give me deep-teeth-cleanings every three months - to keep my "pearly whites" healthy and bright! Moreover, their vision doctors give me two comprehensive eye exams, yearly - with a pair of fashionable glasses to match. Although I am 62, MEND's health programs keep me looking, feeling and acting like I am in my mid 40's. My vision is excellent for my age; I've only lost six teeth and my health is above-normal. Moreover, I am proudly showing-off five, glowing dental-implants and am scheduled for one more. I love my visits to MEND. Everyone is robustly friendly and always speak positively, in Spanish or English - like a comfortable family. I can't help from being enamored with MEND's revolving staff and personally miss their fun when they are gone. They are also timely with setting my appointments, making advance courtesy calls, and following-up - even with my trifling concerns. Whenever I have had to wait, they promptly and clearly explain why and give me reasonable alternative dates. MENDS Board-Certified dentists, optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians are all Five-Star specialists. They are supported by academically superior apprentices that are uniquely trained in their technical fields - with impeccable personal care and social skills. MEND maintains State-of-the-Art equipment and technologically current personnel. The MEND Doctors have Big-Fun in the clinic. You may have to endure some brilliant, esoteric music or videos when you are having your "mug" fixed. Therefore, I cherish my MEND Doctors, who heart-fully call me by name. Several stand out - like Dr. Susan C. Fredericks, Dr. Hale, Dr. Alvarado and Dr. Avocado. Watching and listening to them instruct their apprentices is extremely informative and entertaining - as they meticulously work as a team. Hence, I've absorbed so much health info over the years - while being dubbed the "Patient - Patient -" that I should be awarded an honorary degree! I also take advantage of MEND's generous Food Service Programs that provide heathy foods and meals; Clothing Programs that provide trendy clothes and shoes; and Fitness Programs that provide nutrition info and diverse exercises - for our homeless and struggling neighbors. Also, MEND's yoga and samba classes; and their special events for children - rock! In essence, you will love coming to MEND. They truly MEET EVERY NEED WITH DIGNITY! Clarence CHAZZ Ross

I have been going to mend since 2008 for the last 16yrs no matter homeless, shelter,or transitional…read moreliving to now assistant living they are always here on this Conner of San Fernando & I have never seen them turn a anyone down no matter where you come from there here to help and help so many so many people in so many different different needs and yes they do meet every need with dignity when I had nowhere else to shower I could go there and shower and they had the best little clothing closest. I hope to get help with clothes & hygiene also with the dfood this week things are a little different with clothes, hygiene and butt wipes... There great . Thank you