Best donation place ever. Seemed very grateful for my donations and helped me with it. Some places…read moremake me feel like a criminal for making donations and watching to make sure I put it all in the correct bins. This place just told me to put whole bags in the bins. I am too conditioned and had to help, it sure did appreciate the vibes there.

Staff is really nice. This goodwill has a lot of skis you can look through. The clothing is a hit…read moreor miss but there's a big brand rack. There's a lot of older style clothing here. I found like four items here but I did look a bit. Lots of older items here. It's a hit or miss.

I should have read the reviews. I just got my receipt from donating stuff (which I had to ask for)…read moreand I mistakingly put my phone number on it. I hope they do not call me to ask for donations! I wanted to donate here because Good Will is such a scam on turning around and selling items for the same price as new in a retail store and I like that this donation company helps the homeless. But man, these drop-off guys are getting lazy. An older gentleman did not help me unload my items. The last time I donate a bunch of brand new with tags clothing and the guy helped me unload my car. Yay for being open to accept donations but they need some classes on how to be friendly and helpful. I shouldn't have had to ask for a receipt which the guy just seemed bothered that I asked for one.

Great place to donate goods. The pickup was easy and easy to arrange…read more The staff did a good job!!

My husband got bullied at this rehab, but he did learn a lot of good skills. It's really too bad…read morethat they kicked him out for such a petty reason.

We volunteered here a couple of weeks ago. As volunteer staff in the evening dinner service it was…read moreheart breaking and humbling to help out. Those in need truly benefited from the chance for a warm meal of merit + a few minutes of Christian guidance. My daughters and I served plates, bussed tables, and I serviced the water for the dining room. They carry on entirely with NO government support. It is all funded with donations of food and materials which they sell at their thrift shops. They claim 86% of all revenue pass through to the actual rescue mission. That is exceptionally efficient! With their operation they generate an average of 500 meals a day. This translates into 3500 meals a week... or about 15,000 / 30 day month.... or an IMPRESSIVE 180,000 meals a year! Families are served separate from single men, and the men are divided into a safer and not so safe group. Children and young people volunteer and the staff watches over them carefully. Contact or interaction with volunteers and those they serve is well managed and seems safe enough. By the same token those whom my daughters and I served were cordial and grateful with thanks and smiles. I am truly humbled by their plight and am looking to help in more ways then just volunteer hours. I encourage one and all to go volunteer. It will help you find thankfulness for where-ever you are in life ... and your time and efforts will help those in need in meaningful ways. The organization also runs facilities which provide a safe place to sleep. They have rules for those sleeping in their facilities so it is sheltering and permanent continuous residency. Curious and logical. Oh well - there it is .... do some good for others ... maybe do so good for some in our region who have great need for basic survival. I give 4 stars because it can always get better. I have seen amazing work done by other organizations for those in need (in comparison).

Nate's place is amazing. Friendly and helpful staff who really care about their clients. Heidi is…read moresuch a great owner and really takes the time to work with each of her clients to get know them and understand the best care they need. Nate's place is very client centered and helpful for those who are young adolescents and need positive influence and guidance. I would highly recommend Nate's Place to any young adults and adolescents.

I knew about Habitat Restores, but never put it together that this store was relatively close by…read more For my small apt. life, I can't really purchase many of the larger furniture items, and prices seem a bit on the higher for me if I compare to other typical thrift stores. But I saw some really unique dining sets, which I WOULD buy if I lived in a much larger space! They have stricter standards for furniture they'll take, so prices are higher but still super affordable. It's laid out bit like showroom warehouse. The back corner has all the 'contractor' type items for building, painting, and adding smaller finishes. I would return to see if any smaller items pop up, and maybe some of the artwork up in the front of store.

I can't believe this was my first time here! It was like a museum looking through their selection…read more I felt like a kid in a candy shop. I didn't end up buying anything this time around, but I will definitely be back. Employees are super friendly and helpful. They have a couple people who can help with delivery if needed, apparently one more expensive than the other. Their phone numbers are at the front.

Phenomenal earth day visit to the gardens. It's a peaceful way to experience the naturalness of…read moreOjai. We met so many pleasant workers, visitors, and resident artists along the way.

Taft Garden and Nature Preserve is one of the most beautiful places I've visited in my long life…read more The peace and beauty is enhanced by the limited number of daily visitors. It is possible move about the multiple trails at your own pace self guided, or join tours (when offered) to learn about the Plants, Birds, Geology, and Art. The garden is tucked away, and for me getting there and back to Ojai proper was a big part of the magic of the visit. Thank you to all who created and maintain Taft Garden and Nature Preserve.