I came here as a volunteer event with my coworkers and I can say it was hard work, but very…read morerewarding and most importantly fun! Sign up for this event was very easy. You sign up before you arrive and check in at the lobby sign in kiosk. They do require masks at this time, but do provide you with extra masks and gloves if you do forget yours. Before your shift, you do a temperature check/screening outside which is very easy and non invasive. Parking is safe. A gated lot with tons of security cameras and volunteers in the parking lot at all times. With outdoor tent eating area. Tasks include sorting fruits/veggies and bagging them for transport. Organizing boxes ect. A task for everyone. The volunteers are all very helpful and nice. And at the end of your shifts you can see how much meals you provided. Shifts are 3 hours each. One from 8:30-12 and 12-3. Time flies when having fun. Highly recommend this place to volunteer and give back. Link to volunteer: https://www.accfb.org/get-involved/volunteer/

I've been here two times and this is a great & safe place to volunteer! You must sign up in advance…read moreonline. There's two 3 hr shifts, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Once you get to the location, park all the way in the back, to the right side, then enter through the door. Once you enter, you'll be greeted, write your name on a name tag, then you'll check in on the computers, and they'll lead you to a room where they'll introduce you to the ACCFB, talk a little bit about the history, safety, etc. They also have lockers if you want to put your bag inside, and they have a break area where you can leave your water bottles, etc. The restroom is also clean as well! For the volunteering portion, I bagged apples & potatoes, and also assembled the giant cardboard boxes to fill up the produce and fruits in. It is super fun and you get a 15 minute break in between. This is a great location to do this solo, with family/friends, or even with work! There are lead volunteers around to help you with anything you may need. At the end, they'll recap how many pounds of foods were pack and how many meals will be served to the community. It is such a wonderful place to volunteer and I know it won't be my last time coming here!

Firstly, the plants are edibles/medicinals that are SUPER rare. I've bought online for years, but…read moregoing in person was a whole NEW experience! Secondly, the staff were some of the most friendly & helpful people! My mother & I drove two hours to go, & we stayed for like 4 hours. We had so many questions, truly, SO MANY questions. They answered them completely & with joy. We asked for someone to help us find things, & he became our tour guide all over the nursery. I can't recommend this place enough. The prices online are fair, but in person made it so worth it! They care about quality, & value their customers.

Great nursery. I am disabled. Getting around was easy and…read morethey were extra accommodating. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful with decision making about my project. They had suggestions that I hadn't thought of, and didn't try to "Sell" me things. P.J. is my new "Go to" nursery for both plants and unbiased advice.. Thank you PJ !!

TAGS opened where The Shoe Place once was . TAGS is a non-profit community service org. whose goal…read moreis "serving teens and young adults through creative reuse programs". All proceeds generated are used to for teenadvocacy.org Offerings: clothes, shoes, accessories, artisans' creations.... Was greeted warmly, cordially by team leaders Haley & Ian. Obviously most of the clothes weren't my size. Was introduced to a rad XL shirt that had a ridiculous price ($7). Sadly, it wasn't a fit. May have been a women's XL. Labels were removed. The artisan creations looked interesting. Don't know where i can put them. Will return to check out shirts... Street parking only. TAGS is on a corner.

Super nice people they have really really nice stuff for a small thrift shop!…read more again super sweet..

I have been to this office (Enterprise Way) on several occasions in the past and have always had a…read morepositive experience. Parking was easy, wait times were short and the staff was friendly and helpful. On my most recent visit I left behind some documents containing very sensitive material--tax returns, social security nos., etc. --and Deputy Sheriff Isaac Demma (stationed there) picked them up and held them for me. When I went back to get them I happened to see him trying to calm an obviously dissatisfied and irate client. And he did so in a patient, friendly and helpful way. Hats off to Officer Demma and to staff members who helped me on my last two visits: Martha at Window 8 and Jose at Window 10 from a grateful client.

Had to drive to this office to help my parents submit redetermination forms for MediCal coverage. I…read moredrove 2 hours in traffic to get there 10 minutes before they closed. Their staff is extremely understanding and helpful there!

Need help? Look elsewhere…read more It will be impossible to reach anyone by phone. If you're lucky enough to catch someone on the phone, it's because they accidentally called you - then felt trapped - and made an appointment for a future date to get off the phone quickly. They will turn their phone off and be unreachable during the scheduled appointment time. Then, they will never return your calls, voicemails, or text messages. EOCP - Engagement Optional, Clients Powerless

Unfortunately my father stayed at this facility for 2days, and I had to manuver my life to bring…read morehim home with me because there is no way his hygiene can be kept up l in this facility. upon his arrival the bunking quarters were clean but the matresses was filthy. I have posted some photos that were taken of the bathroom and shower quarters and im absolutely appauled that the most vulnarable people in the oakland community have to deal with these type of conditions its disgusting, these people deserve livable bathing and bathroom conditions. One photo shows a vommit filled toilet in a 3 stall bathroom that is completely unusable and bio hazzard problem and has been like this for 3days with absolutely no fixing. Also a the shower stalls looked to have mold and rust and just plain filthy. These are such unfortunate conditions I will be contacting corporate office to discuss how to manage a cleaner environment for those in need. Signed concerned oakland resident.

I recently started fostering a bunny for OAS and they are really wonderful. The folks working and…read morevolunteering there care so much about animals and put a lot of effort in to getting them in to foster homes and adopted. For example they have instagram pages for the senior dogs and the rabbits to help promote them more. Please consider fostering or adopting from OAS! And please know that the crisis of animals in needs is not the fault of rescues and shelters, it's the fault of breeders and buyers who keep exploiting animals for profit. As the saying goes "don't breed or buy, while shelter animals die" Separately from fostering, I do mutual aid with some unhoused folks and their dogs. One friends dog who I had gotten spayed ended up getting hit by a car and thankfully OAS received her body and was able to contact us so that her guardian could have closure and we could honor her life properly. It's not an easy job that OAS is doing, but they are saving lives in an ongoing crisis of abused and unwanted animals.

UPDATE as of 2/4/25…read more Keea's Test Results came back from the lab in New York. " Very Strong Positive " for Bartonella aka Cat Scratch Disease. Bartonella in Cats Transmission: Spread among cats primarily by the cat flea (Ctenocephalides Felis). Symptoms: Most infected cats show no signs of illness, acting as carriers. In rare cases, they may experience temporary fever, lethargy, or swollen lymph nodes, particularly if stressed or immunocompromised. It is CONTAGIOUS and they must be kept away from other animals and for humans you must not let them scratch you. Cat Scratch Fever (Disease) in Humans Symptoms: Develops 1-3 weeks after a scratch or bite, typically causing a small, red bump at the site, followed by swollen, tender lymph nodes, fever, headache, and fatigue. Severity: Usually mild and self-limiting in healthy people, though it can cause serious complications (heart or neurological issues) in those with weak immune systems. Bartonella can also cause severe, chronic inflammation in cats leading to eye issues and, in some cases, blindness, as well as neurological symptoms which would explain Keea's eye issues and the fact she has trouble using back legs. Hopefully whoever adopted Gramps (who was in the same room as her) will see this. TREATMENT - 5 weeks of Doxycycline. The cat must initially be treated for 4 weeks and if they test negative after 4 weeks be treated that extra 5th week as a safety precaution. Again if you have other pets, children etc PLEASE keep away. Protect yourself and wear gloves if the cat is a risk of scratching you when medicating. Also if you see the white third eyelid this means the cat is dehydrated and must be given IV Fluid's immediately.

Growing up as a kid in East Oakland, I used to frequent this place back in the 80's. I can't say…read morehow it is now, but it brings back fond memories!

I work for a youth non-profit that refers kids to Axis for their youth classes. The families we…read morehave sent there have had RAVE reviews about their experience. AXIS is extremely welcoming, inclusive, and community-minded. We love AXIS and are so thankful for the opportunities they have given to our families!!!!

I am upset that they will not consider Home Rescues. They wrote me bask and said that they mostly…read moretake rescue dogs from shelters that are being euthanized. I am being displaced due to a Domestic Violence event, which I won in court. I cannot find a desent place that will allow dogs. This entire situation breaks my heart.

EXTREMELY grateful to Gabe and all the people at Rocket Dog rescue for helping to get 3 abandoned…read morehuskies and 3 abandoned chihuahuas fixed. I was part of a network operation to get all these dogs rescued (I was in charge of transporting the chihuahuas) but really have no time or money to be doing any more fostering right now (to say I am way overbooked is an understatement), so I was super grateful that Gabe was able to help find a foster for Biggie (his siblings found other fosters in my area). When I rescued 4 shepherds 3 years ago I had to pay for everything myself, and even though I found an awesome low-cost clinic, it all really adds up when you are trying to help multiple dogs. It's great to know there are organizations that care so much about dogs, they're willing to help out. Gabe was also above-and-beyond patient on the day I went in to get them some treatments for fleas, worms, etc.. The chiuahuas he was treating were super scared after being abandoned in a back yard in Stockton. But I can see from his last pic uploaded that he is doing better and had a smile on his face. I heard Gabe volunteered for a long time at this place before he actually started working there. I'm so grateful I got his contact info from someone on NextDoor, he is so helpful. Gabe and the people at Rocket Dog really saved these dogs' lives. HUGE THANKS!

US Military Veterans, there is a place you can go and find help. Whether it is help with VA…read moregovernment paperwork, a support group, education, or anything VA related these incredible people are there to assist you. They are there for THE VETERAN. If they don't have your solution, they can direct you to resources that will. I had the good fortune to talk with a councilor there over a few months, and the understanding and empathy were wonderful. So much that I have begun going in-person to a group of guys where we just check-in once a week and share our week. Like being in a room of friends. There are always several professionals there that care about your, housing, health, and personal well-being. If you are a Vet and have questions to ask, this is a great place to start. The environment is welcoming, bright, comfortable, clean, and stands with ALL veterans of all branches of the service. We love you all Team OVC.

This is my first time attending this Child Care Links location and I was truly impressed by the…read morestaff for putting such an awesome and memorable event. It was in honor of Dr. Seuss birthday and what better way to read his books and make activities. I have been to the Pleasanton location for parent workshops and truly a great resource for families. Highly recommend and kudos to the wonderful staff

If I didn't have this resource I wouldn't have been able to make it through college full time and…read morework full time. I hope that childcare links can do more outreach. It's shocking to see how few of single parents know about childcare funds. This was literally a lifesaver and jump started my success.