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

It would be so nice if these entities hired the right people rather than people with "credentials"…read morewho show up merely to have lunch and collect a paycheck. The employee pool at LAFH is extremely lacking in competence as well as having no interest whatsoever in helping those whom they have been hired to help. They appear very young & inexperienced with no concept of the urgency for the individuals that they are there to help. My own experience to base this perception on has been with the Media Relations (Rachel Kassenbrock) & the Community Outreach (Marco Santana) persons. That said - this entity is still a necessary evil & well worth every effort trying to get help from them.

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.

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

They made it super easy to drop off a bunch of donations before I moved. I really like what they…read moreare doing for the community.

These people truly help the unhoused. I feel good about donating here and also when we shop.read more

My parents who need help went to get food and instead of being treated well they were being…read morediscriminated and given less food than other people and waited for hours in line this is a horrible place they will not be going back

The service you request is excellent in help for homeless people or have been trying to survive…read more The value is great because in this time of need you need help from the right people that can take you where you need to be. The hardest thing for me not many can guide you or inform you the people to take you to temporary housing and then permanent housing. Majority of people are not aware of the process it is not instant and takes time for myself and my brother it's almost a year and finding out people discriminate on the homeless whether it's a racist issue or stereo types it is sad we need kindness forward to try to make a little impact of a smile and saying good morning no one is better than other but the true kindness of the heart is priceless. Happy Holidays and always appreciate and thank God you are above being close to poverty you never know if that happens to you but be grateful.

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

Ok this one was hard. I've been shopping here for years and yesterday I found an active huge mature…read morebedbug in the crotch of the jeans I was about to buy. I was so grossed out I just left. But it was very visible I thought it was a small blood stain. Now that place is dead to me. Those things are prob everywhere if I saw one with my naked eye. To make it worse this feels like a bigger goodwill issue. I've thrifted and dumpster dived 30 Years first time seeing a bed bug.

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.

This place REALLY cares about which cats go to where. I got my cat (named Captain when I adopted…read moreand now named Doc) after going over there for a few days. They talked to me and figured out my personal life and then suggested cats that they thought would fit in. Doc has become the perfect friend. And I can't thank them enough for helping me. UPDATE: also got another cat named Marty and we have been a family for over 5 years!

My fiance and I came to heaven on earth looking for a new fur baby a few months ago. All the cats…read morewere so cute and sweet; it was hard to choose ! I wanted to take home all of them.. however We absolutely fell in love with this tabby. She was named Aggie at the shelter but we changed her name to Juna. She was very friendly and sweet right off the bat. She was a little shy when we first brought her home, but she opened up quickly and I think she's loving her new home! They offer cat carriers for you to borrow if you need one and they also will send you home with a starter kit if needed (some food and litter) The staff here is very friendly and you can tell the cats here are well taken care of and loved. The application to adopt is very thorough and they also offer foster-to-adopt options.

What a fabulous organization! I found them through Volunteer match and was immediately drawn to…read morethem for 3 reasons -flexible, structured periods of time to volunteer. They don't give you an 8 hour window where you are required to attend - the food collected goes to local food organizations to feed the homeless throughout LA - it's a great excuse to get outdoors & get some exercise! Motivation I love the entire concept of this organization. It is challenging for the impoverished to get access to fresh fruit and produce. A low income man in the Midwest a few months ago went to the hospital and was diagnosed with Scurvy! Yes, like the pirates illness. Why? He was only eating cheap, frozen meals 3x a day for the past 18 mos., no fruit or produce, and was severely vitamin C deficient! MDs diagnosis, not mine. Access to healthy fruits and veggies is critical to health but can be challenging given the expense. In comes hero organization Food Forward! They pair up with local home owners who have excess fruit or veggies. They have volunteers come out to "pick" their excess fruit. The fruit is then taken to local food banks in the area and distributed outward. How cool is that? I spent 1.5 hrs with them picking grapefruit in Woodland Hills. It was such a fun way to volunteer my time but manageable enough to fit into my schedule. I loved it and look forward to volunteer with this terrific organization again in the future. Check them out!

I recently found out about Food Forward through the volunteer program at my job, they're a non…read moreprofit organization that works with private home owners & public companies picking fruit that normally won't be harvested & donated them to those in need. I got to work with them at their annual summer harvest at CSUN in Northridge, in two hours we gathered 5000 pounds of oranges to benefit MEND poverty in Pacoima, Family rescue center in Canoga Park, and Seeds of Hope in Los Angeles through the Episcopal Church. If you're looking for volunteer opportunities or you're a home owner that has a fruit tree that is rarely harvested you should look up Food Forward.

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

I walked in expecting to just find a couple of books... THOUSANDS of beautiful books, clothes, art…read morework, kitchen equipment, shoes, closets; Everything you could think of. The shop owner was beyond nice and helpful. I found some amazing pieces and would definitely recommend to everyone. 10/10!!

Love this store and the Charity supports…read more Prices can be all over the place, but they have a real combination of you know great household bargains, as well as high-end designers. They have a little room in the back that's kind of their boutique area.

Good high end items for sell to help the pups. Not for Profit!! I will donate and buy from them…read moreagain!!