I love what this thrift does for the community! Serving those in need both the food closet and the…read morethrift store. Prices are that of an actual independent thrift store and not high at all. They also get an abundance of quality items and new designer labels. Furniture in the back-yard area is solid and not damaged or at all. Look out for their 50% off sales, they have them periodically and advertised sales via text. A hidden gem in this community.

I just donated here for the first time and the process to donate was so easy and the employee that…read morehelped me was really sweet. I am happy to continue to donate here instead of goodwill.

I just adopted a 5 year old pug mix named Frank from The Rescue Pup. Despite Frank's history of…read morebeing in 2 shelters for 8 months, he is such a happy and well trained dog. The manager, Michelle, at The Rescue Pup has done tremendous work in training and working with Frank. I also signed up for the 6 week dog obedience classes! I highly recommend The Rescue Pup.

OK, so I almost always read Kindle books. I wandered into the Friends of Ramona Library bookstore…read morewhile I was at the library picking up a DVD. Nice and clean bookstore ... the volunteers are friendly and seem to keep busy behind the scenes supporting their online business (selling books on Amazon). The new president of the Friends group is really involved in the community and always looking for new ways to help bring more enriching programs (like the recent OASIS classes) to Ramona. Thanks so much for a great service!

Easy drop-off location even in less than perfect weather. Had tent set up to protect items donated…read morefrom the rain. Attendant was pleasant & helpful?

This is not community service or non profit. Manager came out to inspect my items to make sure they…read moreare profitable word for word. I hope this is not a tax exempt place, because they are liars. Tried to drop off very nice items and they nitpicked down to the thread on my chair. Very weird experience. I went in and they are selling things sometimes for $80+ for a picture? Goodwill more like downhill. no room for less fortunate people I guess.

What a special place! Ilana is amazing and we loved hearing all about her animals, you can tell she…read moretruly loves them and they love her! The tour was so informative and we loved hearing about all the animals. We will definitely be coming back! Thank you, Ilana for rescuing and loving these animals!

Alana is amazing! She is the most sweetest person ever she takes such good care of the Animals with…read morethe help of some neighbors. The animals love her and I will definitely be going again. She is the sweetest soul and she deserves all the love from the animals. Their is no fee but she appreciates donates of either food or money whatever you can helps her a lot. I definitely recommend going for a fun and meaningful experience.

The front desk staff at this office were very helpful and kind. They made our visit there such a…read moregood experience. Professional and very knowledgeable.

I can't say enough about these guys. I used to have to go to the El Cajon office and just checking…read moremail was up to a 3 hour wait. I have never had to wait more than 5 minutes to take care of ANYTHING I needed to. Much more friendly than any other office I have been to as well.

I volunteered here with work, and it was great. We helped bag apples and other snacks so that kids…read morecould have healthy food after school. They do good work. Highly recommend spending some time giving back here.

It was very organize. Nice touch with video. Well explained. The place to volunteer for a good causeread more

We attended a Hawks Watch for the first time last month and had a great time. We arrived with…read moreplenty of time before the free event started. Everyone was directed to park on the grass area. We brought camp chairs, hats, sunscreen, and binoculars. There were snakes to pet and hold, a real eagle nest you can sit in, souvenirs, and a table on humane rat traps. There was a hot dog and burger stand out back too. The presentation was great. We learned so much about the different hawks, falcons, owls, and birds in the Ramona area. The birds were beautiful and such a treat to see them up close. Highly recommend this event!

This organization puts on the best wildlife educational program in San Diego County and it is free!…read more Their Hawk Watch Program is every Saturday in January and February rain or shine at the Begent Ranch in Ramona. See and learn about the raptors of the Ramona Grassland Preserve. Their staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Prefect learning experience for all ages.