MEArth is an incredible place to volunteer. Their regular staff are kind, fun and really supportive…read moreof their volunteers. I had a very fun time volunteering at their MEarth day for the public. I encourage others to watch their website for volunteer opportunities!

MEarth sponsored the Carmel glass pumpkin patch with local glass artists, Nick Leonoff, and Kevin…read moreChung. There was an edible garden, teaching kitchen, red legged frog habitat, all located at Hilton Bialek Habitat in Carmel ( next to the Carmel Middle School). They "educate + inspire through environmental stewardship". The proceeds from that day went to their education, food donations, and education programs. This was Me-Earth's 13th year celebration. Artist Leonoff hatched the idea of a glass pumpkin patch and it has been thriving with MEarth's collaboration.

Kelly and Chloe our chefs offer great food and deserve a…read morenew kitchen to do their work- music at lunchtime needs an upgrade with the piano players -should be more professional, not beginning folks "practicing" Lori Lewis is a good standard to follow.

This is a truly special place for seniors - defined as 55 and up. The Carmel Foundation enables…read moreseniors to be connected with other seniors in an environment which seems to attract truly special members, with its truly kind, loving and attentive staff, excellent dining room, auditorium, lecture hall, raised stage theater, dance hall, movie room, library meditation garden, green house, chess, arts and crafts, discussion groups, field trips, walking tours, card games like Bridge and Texas Hold-em ... Are still reading? Why? Get to a phone, call and become a member today! Tell them the "Rev" sent you!

I stopped by for a quick question and was treated very kindly and sent in the correct direction…read more Thank you for your courtesy!

CCMP is a great church for those of us who are tired of a Christianity that dismisses us for our…read moredifferences. Open to love in all its forms and appreciative of the individual, services at CCMP discuss a compassionate God but do not ignore the darkness inherit in a lot of Biblical stories. Questioning God's motivations as a way of understanding him is a very common theme here, which I absolutely love. The church also has a great staff of people who really want to work with you wherever you are on your spiritual journey.

This office is one of the cleanest medical facilities ever. Warm scrubs. Congenial staff. Nice…read morerelaxing atmosphere..

Amazing nonprofit organization! Helping the community and providing assistance to people trying to…read moreget back on their feet. Positive environment with caring people!

I dropped freshly laundered clothes off, several of the homeless women thanked me for thinking of…read morethem. There was quite a bit of laughter as they'd assumed I was homeless myself when they saw me enter with a big bag of clothes.

Gathering for Women is an amazing place. I would have lost all hope if I hadn't found them. I've…read moreexperienced such kindness and compassion here. I've felt human again. Iy means d everything to be treated so well as a homeless person. GFW understands exactly what homeless women need. From feminine hygiene products to clothes, laundry vouchers to gas/trans vouchers -- their resources keep you alive and WELL. The social workers are amazing and tapped into every resource in Monterey County. You won't find a better group of people anywhere. The weekly luncheon on Tuesdays, offsite in Carmel, is a wonderful networking opportunity and a beautiful event I look forward to. Here is some information from their website: Gathering for Women is a caring community... Where homeless women can get a hot meal, free clothing and some limited emergency assistance. Where health, mental health, and other service providers can connect with homeless women to offer them help. Where homeless women can learn how to keep themselves safe and health. Where the community can learn from homeless women about what they need. Where housing providers can connect with, screen, and place women into permanent housing. Mission: Supporting the Homeless and Hungry Vision: Our vision is that the homeless and hungry have a place on the Monterey Peninsula where they can access food, clothing, a caring community, and connections to resources and services. Values: Hope Empowerment Advocacy Respect Transparency Gathering for Women also operates a Food Pantry for All that is open three days a week and provides basic food staples to all hungry people on the Monterey Peninsula. Our Locations Service Center 187 El Dorado, Suite D Monterey, CA 93940 831-241-6154 Monday-Wednesday-Friday 10 AM- 2 PM Resources, Clothing, Personal Care Items, Limited emergency assistance Serving homeless women UUCMP 490 Aguajito Road Carmel, CA 92923 Tuesdays 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM Luncheon for homeless women Pantry for All 580 Fremont Monterey, CA 93940 Sunday-Tuesday- Friday 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM Nonperishable food for anyone in need Donation Drop Off 490 Aguajito Road (UUCMP) Carmel, CA 93923 Tuesdays 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM Gently used and clean ladies clothing Personal care/sanitary items Who We Are Gathering for Women is a refuge for homeless women on the Monterey Peninsula. We operate three locations offering a variety of services. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays we provide services designed to reduce immediate harm and help homeless women transition out of homelessness, such as clothing, personal care items, case management, comprehensive resource support, limited emergency assistance, education to promote their health and safety, and connections to community service providers. Every Tuesday we provide homeless women with a caring community and a hot nutritious meal. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays we provide nonperishable food for anyone in need. Everyday we are working towards a permanent facility to consolidate our program into a drop-in Day Center with one-stop for resources serving homeless women on the Monterey Peninsula. Our Goal To provide the resources that will promote health, safety, and housing readiness among our women guests. Our hope is that every homeless woman will eventually be housed with appropriate supportive services.

The Salvation Army preschool, "Sonshine" Child Development Center is one of the best around. They…read morehave a dedicated staff and work hard to make sure our kids are learning and having fun.

If you are looking for some of the most affordable and best childcare on the peninsula you can't go…read morewrong here. The staff is caring and have been doing "the most good" for kids for decades. Graduates from the "Sunshine" CDC go on to be the best prepared kids in Kindergarten.

It's always a great stop to see what is new. There is not much in men's clothing but a lot of…read morewomen's clothing, furniture and kitchenware. We always find something we "need." Everyone who works here is really nice and helpful. Pricing overall is good, and they have colored tickets for additional discounts.

This place is just okay. I'm sure you can find some really great deals in here but man do you have…read moreto hunt it's packed so much while the wall and a lot of stuff is just junk that I honestly couldn't see anyone buying. They had great stuff it was just so overwhelming how much they had and how jam-packed it was I couldn't even look in some areas I just thought I was going to break something or things would fall over the kitchen area is fabulous they have so many wonderful plates and cups and trinkets.

My beloved Blanca at age 16 1/2 will cross the Rainbow Bridge today. I adopted her as a senior and…read morewe've had a grand time. Hello I'm not I can't hear you. She needed some kidney work done and Max's generously donated to her care. Sadly, her kidneys got the best of her. I am ever so grateful to Max's for the very kind generosity. Many many thanks.

In the distress of the loss of my beloved cat Happy, in March of 2025, I am not sure in my state if…read moreI properly thanked the kindness, help and gracious goodness of Max's Helping Paws! i believed i sent them an email with grateful thanks, for handling an emergency situation in cooperation with the very nice vets at Purrfurably Cats... it's been 6 months and just finally realized that i must let "our" Peninsula know that the staff & mgmt. of Peace of Mind and Max's Paws have the standards, the staff of the most knowledgeable & caring and proficient counselors anywhere! This journey was only made possible by their compassionate care & I want all to know (still in grief for my boy) there is a special grace in POMR -Max's Paws service, PG proud, loving place- and I just want, as a local senior here for years, to let the world know... we love what you do and we all thank you for being here in our community.

We have so many valuable charities on the Monterey Peninsula which support many different needs in…read moreour community. I especially love this particular shop because the staff is ALWAYS so friendly, helpful and grateful. I urge you to consider donating your unneeded items to this amazing charity shop!! The only problem will be that you'll leave off items but assuredly will go home with some lovely treasure!! No worries! It all goes to a good cause, helping seniors.

Worst service I've ever experienced. The manager/owner has an attitude problem, she's been a bitch…read morenot only to me but also my mom and mother in law on three separate occasions. She seems to think it's funny to embarrass people, in front of as many people as possible. Very unprofessional! We will never shop or donate to this store again.