Had the opportunity to attend an Apprentice Dinner and really enjoyed it. Farming Hope has a really…read moregreat mission of providing training for those that traditionally are unable to find jobs easily and gives them the skills to be employed in the food industry. All the produce and food used during the dinner were donated. Tickets for the dinner were reasonable as it's really for the families and friends to be able to see people grow into their roles. The food was good. There were two passed apps options and 3 courses for dinner. There was also a nice non--alcoholic drink which I really appreciated. It was a lovely evening supporting a great organization. If you have the opportunity, please go check them out.

Farming Hope is such a supreme dining experience. Not only is the food delicious and the hosts…read moreattentive to dietary needs, but this is an amazing business with a mission. If you're looking for a space to host an event, eat delicious food, and support the community look no further than farming hope.

"The Mission of Community Boards is to empower the communities and individuals of San Francisco…read morewith the strength, skills and resources needed to express and resolve conflict appropriately for their culture and environment." They are awesome! A panel of at least 3 trained volunteer mediators help you resolve conflict. They helped my co-worker and I. We are now good friends to this day. Thanks Community Boards! I wish I were more like them. They have helped me in so many ways I can't even begin to explain. Plus, I have to get back to work.

This non-profit helps people to resolve conflicts -- it's volunteer-based and it's free. In…read moreaddition, it trains volunteers in conflict resolution techniques. The idea is that once you can see things from each other's points of view and start to unobjectify each other, it becomes easier (less agitated) to talk about the problem and to figure out a mutually beneficial solution in a collaborative way. Simple concept, but like many things, harder to realize. After observing the conflict resolution techniques in action a few times, it seems more doable each time as I understand the process better. I learned a lot from CB about conflict resolution techniques. Also how to be a better listener. Very useful as conflicts are part of life and handling them well can build relationships. CB also provides training to schools, and to people interested in learning mediation. More information about this on CB's web site. Low-cost mediation by professionals is also available.

Terrible. I left 3 messages and no response. My GGP group left us high and dry. We usually get…read moregroceries every Saturday mornings at Oak & Clayton and they're very nice. But the last month they haven't been there so I called and called the main number to see if they can tell me where they went/if they just plain quit distributing at that location. Shit service- no respect. I can see why they're negative reviews- black listed, staff keeps food for themselves sounds like selfish assos staff there to me.

This is a wonderful company that does great work and has a great mission, but the dispatch people…read moreare deplorable, unprofessional, and completely unreasonable. My network of nonprofits/community-based-organizations was blacklisted from receiving donations, because of a minor issue with the building maintenance staff. This came after 2+ years of having a very cordial and open working relationship with them, and I was always listed as an emergency backup if staff wasn't on-site. The founder (Mary Risley) is no longer acting in the best interest of the company, and should step down. The dispatch manager (Tessa) is two-faced and unprofessional. Do not do business with this company.

Ed and Michelle were absolutely terrific. They created a website for our investment fund which…read moreincluded all technical and design work. They also helped with logo creation and digital photographic media. In addition, they did virtually all of the project management work which was a huge relief. Ed and Michelle exceeded our expectations in every way! They were courteous, professional, on time and on budget. I highly recommend them for any one looking to create a new online presence.

The team at Red Bridge did a wonderful job for our nonprofit. We selected them from a large number…read moreof candidate organizations and couldn't have been happier with the result. They offered great suggestions, we responsive to our needs and bottom line, gave us the site we were looking for with the features we needed. I would recommend any nonprofit seeking to update their website to give the team at Red Bridge a call and see what they can do for you. David Bundesen Executive Director Mzuri Wildlife Foundation www.mzuri.org

Intersection's recent move, from Valencia Street to downtown's Chronicle building, finds them…read morebecoming "Intersection 5M", a collaboration of groups in nearby spaces, all working to create social change. Or something like that. I recently attended the new Intersection for the culmination of a storytelling class where each student was showcased on stage for their 10 minutes of fame. Lots of fun for both the students and the audience in this comfortably informal environment. Intersection feels like the red-headed stepchild of "Yerba Buena Center for the Arts" and "The Marsh". Their programming is YBCA-lite, offering simlar artsy fare on a smaller scale and budget. They move into Marsh territory by sprinkling in a few classes and providing a venue that still gives you no reason to dress up for your big night out. I've enjoyed the events I've attended at Intersection but, like YBCA, I infrequently find anything amongst their programming that compels me to attend. Lucky for them, that doesn't seem to matter. They've been around for more than 40 years now, even weathering the recent economic woes which laid to rest many other well-established arts organizations. If there's an offering that appeals, keep 'em around for another 40+, and go check out Intersection.

Last night I went to Intersection for the Arts' annual auction to see if I could score any pieces…read moreby big shot local artists. There were some amazing deals on art by folks like Matt Gonzalez and Andrew Shoultz, and Intersection doesn't attract a huge bidding crowd, so it's the place to be once a year. It turns my friend is a compulsive bidder, as in, I need to send him to Bidders Anonymous. I may not though, just because it was so much fun following someone around who will throw down a few hundos for cool pieces. The live auction part was my fave -- he almost got a piece by Binh Danh for a steal! I've only been to Intersection for the Arts a couple of times, but the place has a distinct chill vibe with absolutely no pretension. They seem to be really devoted to addressing the issues of their neighborhood too. I went to see a play there through their Prison Project, and while not amazing, it was admirable. With a black box theater and a gallery space upstairs, rotating plays and art shows, it's a place I'll return to again, fo shizzle.

I'm gonna be real. I was not excited about getting LinkedIn photos taken on a random afternoon. But…read moreoh boy did Eddie completely changed that experience. Let me tell you, this man is a walking encyclopedia of photography! And all other things too, turns out. Let's just say he knows what he's doing! Detail oriented doesn't even cover it, he will notice things you never would and quietly make it all better without making a big deal out of it. What surprised me most was how natural and comfortable the whole thing felt. It was quick, easy, and I genuinely forgot I was being photographed at some point, which I think is the highest compliment you can pay a photographer. Eddie is also just a great person to talk to. 10/10. Would let Eddie photograph my face again without hesitation.

I had a blast working with Eddie Hernandez. We updated some headshots in early August on site…read morearound The Mission. We exchanged a few texts regarding wardrobe, and Eddie is a fan of bold, solid primary colors. As am I, so this worked out well. I did bring some furs with me, you know, since it was August in San Francisco, but overall the shoot was much less glam squad and much more urban sophisticate. I'm sure you could set expectation if you prefer more "boudoir" look and feel - but overall I feel Eddie's forte is ubiquitiously "San Francisco": Effortlessly urbane. From his impeccable location shots in The Mission, to his unflappable professionalism when encountered with nude men watching our shoot (you knew I was going to bring up the naked leering Peeping Tom - and you should see my facial expressions he captured!), to his ease and desire to capture one's natural spirit and charisma. (Although, I'd be happy with a less wrinkled charisma, but hey - I'm a funny gal and laughing is dangerous for the skin). If you're looking for someone to capture your essence and the spirit of San Francisco/Bay Area, Eddie Hernandez is a premier choice.

We purchased our very first piano from here at the beginning of the pandemic. We figured that…read moresince we'd be staying home more often, why not purchase a real piano!? We made an appointment to come in and Ulysses helped us out. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and helped us through the process. He didn't rush us or pressure us to buy a piano, and he was patient in answering all our questions. We went home that same day to think about which piano we wanted to get and returned a week later to purchase a Yamaha upright piano. Overall, it was a great experience and we now have a beautiful piano!

Another five-star review for Music Exchange and Gary in particular! I recently had a wonderful…read moreend-to-end experience; Gary was patient and helpful and didn't try to sell me something we didn't need. The entire process was smooth and delightful. I am happy to recommend Music Exchange/Gary and we will certainly reach out to them again for our next purchase.

We are volunteers at Open House, an LGBT Senior Housing in the City. So we were invited to…read morecelebrate together, share a meal & honor our LGBT history and future! We were excited to go to enjoy the Open House Fall Feast, held at the beautiful, historic Green Room at the San Francisco War Veterans Memorial (401 Van Ness Ave). Happy to report you, that the venue is fully accessible. Inside are many updates & building seems well-maintained. We were escorted in to a formal room on second floor, w/round tables & Fall decorations. The doors to the Green Room were open, letting the sunshine in. Bright room with floor to ceiling windows & curtains. Seated & served 150 guests from 2-3:30pm and second seating later (4:30-6pm. Again with another 150 guests ;-) We sat closest to the window. What a view looking out the floor to ceiling windows. The autumnal feast was catered from Mollie Stone's. The full Thanksgiving meal was turkey w/all the fixings, and a nice helping of pumpkin pie to finish! Delicious food! We enjoyed visiting & meeting friends at the table. Can we talk? Oh yes, we talked a lot and spoke of gratitude & love. Lovely, lovely Feast! We thank Open House, Visa, Google, Gielead and rest of sponsors, whose names escape me (Sorry!) Thank you all to; the catering, service staff, set up crews & outside volunteers - You made everyone happy.

Should be renamed Victims Building, all the people that died since Vietnam until now in these wars…read morefor profit are victims of the United States. They die to keep the rich richer and nothing else.

This is a public agency. The workers are underpaid so I think that the reviews are a little harsh…read more That being said, I do understand that the service is almost never great with government agencies. Just like the DMV. However, it is a nice place to hang out and relax if you need to take a beat while in this part of the city. Unlike going to a coffeeshop which is often crowded, this is a relatively quiet place where the staff are friendly. Think of it as an indoor publicly funded park, and your perspective might shift towards gratitude. For the record, the staff seems to do the best they can. My personal experience with receiving government aid is that it helps to read on the documentation online and to just be patient and persistent.

Yuba City offices. Been there a couple times and they provide absolutely no help at all. None…read more First time I was there they just told me to go out and fill out 20 applications a week and offered no other support at all. The second time I went, a couple weeks back, they provided absolutely no help, no information, nothing. Just set me up with a "counselor" who was rude as fuck, start off by just blurting out "What do you want?" VERY rudely. Immediately walked out, called to file a complaint and haven't heard anything from them since. Entire Department can and should be replaced with AI. It'd be more helpful.