So happy with the young men who joyfully receive our donations at the Truck, TY! May the Bless them…read moreand all who work to serve others!

I want to start by acknowledging that the mission did help me get back on my feet, and I'm grateful…read morefor that. There are good staff members there, and my progress was partly because of them. That said, the organization itself--and the conduct of some staff--deserves serious scrutiny. As a nonprofit that brings in millions in donations, many of the decisions and conditions are not just confusing--they're unacceptable. There's a clear disconnect between available resources and how basic issues are handled. Take the daily "bread run" as a simple example. For nearly a year, residents had to move heavy loads through doors that wouldn't stay open, resorting to propping them with rocks. This created obvious safety risks and unnecessary hassle. The solution--a few inexpensive door stops--was ignored for months. When new doors were finally installed, one of the stops was already broken within days and, based on past patterns, will likely stay that way. It's a small issue, but it reflects a broader culture of neglect. Discipline in the men's dorm is handled in a way that feels lazy and unjust. Instead of addressing individuals responsible for misconduct, the default response is to punish everyone. During my year-long stay, the gym was open for perhaps a month total. It remained closed the rest of the time because of the actions of a few individuals. Collective punishment like this only breeds resentment and discouragement. More concerning is the handling of basic necessities like drinking water. Residents are expected to refill bottles using shower water--water that is extremely hard, comes through lines that are not properly maintained, and often sits at unsafe temperatures. I personally got sick from it, and when I raised concerns, they were dismissed outright. That's not just dismissive--it's negligent. The most serious issue, however, is staff misconduct. I personally witnessed staff taking donated items for their own use, including food and higher-value goods meant for the thrift store. Some of these items later appeared for sale online. The most blatant example was after the Christmas toy drive. While the event itself helped many families, leftover donations were not handled with integrity. One staff member alone took multiple truckloads of toys and bikes home--amounting to thousands of dollars in donated goods. This wasn't subtle, and it certainly wasn't appropriate. Donors would likely think twice if they knew how some of their contributions were being handled. There's also a fundamental issue with how residents are treated. Not everyone experiencing homelessness is struggling with addiction, yet everyone is forced into the same programming, including mandatory recovery meetings. Combined with required "skills training" labor, daily church activities, and the pressure of finding actual employment, it becomes an inefficient and often counterproductive use of time. Finally, the hypocrisy within leadership is hard to ignore. In a Christian-based program, you would expect leaders to model the behavior they require from residents. Instead, I witnessed a program leader regularly skip daily devotionals while still addressing the group afterward. That kind of inconsistency undermines any message they're trying to deliver. This mission has the resources and potential to do real good--but those strengths are being undermined by poor oversight, questionable priorities, and, in some cases, outright misconduct. Until those issues are addressed, the gap between what the organization claims to be and what it actually is will remain hard to ignore.

I've tried to donate to this institution several times, and each time I was told they weren't…read moreaccepting donations. It seems they are selective and are more open to NEW items. I've never heard of donation discrimination, especially when it comes to organizations like this. My largest grievance is the representatives don't have the decency to explain honestly what the reason is. Their excuses: 1) we don't have the CAPACITY 2) we are not taking USED items. Well, if you don't have the capacity, then there is no real need for this business in the area, and if you're only taking used items, then their clients are either very picky or they don't believe items are cleaned prior to donating. Yelper, if you are one that has a desire to help those abused and put out of their homes, I suggest to donate your mildly loved and barely used items elsewhere.

This place just like to act all shinny and pretty, but it's all about funds paying for new…read morebuildings and not actually helping out the victims. They never answer the phones, they don't offer help legally or otherwise. Sure they can find you a shelter but that's it. How does that help again? Where's the advocates to be there for support? Where is the advocates helping you file restraining orders? Helping you get out and on your feet? I haven't found them, legal aid does NOT go with you to court anymore ... they will only help you file paperwork for a divorce, but it has to be simple, the 15 min speak with a lawyer is absolutely nothing, they say if you pay 35$ you can get a lawyer, wrong! You pay to get a referral to a lawyer, and no, that lawyer is not free. With all the donations this shelter gets, you would think they would have better resources to help the victims, and survivors of domestic violence abuse. So hey, just keep building those pretty buildings... This is my opinion, my personal experience with this company, that I wanted to share with you. Stay safe out there, always remember you are beautiful, you are smart, and you are loved!

I made a donation there. They were very grateful. It's a great organization to help people in need.read more

Come meet Jesus at this church where truth is spoken. Pastor Ricky is awesome and the congregation…read moreis friendly and welcoming.

I absolutely do not recommend this Church, the management and pastors are fake and not honest! Or…read moretrustworthy Pleaase try going to The Garden Church, pastors there are amazing people and honest....

this place smells horrendous & the girl working was very rude! dont dare walk into the store 5…read moreminutes before they're "open" or she'll yell at you. the guys organizing the furniture said we could come in but the queen said get out!

This thrift store is fantastic. Always negotiate prices with people are friendly. There items are…read morealways going fast and always making money . I can say this is one of my favorite thrift stores for prices they are here to help the community save money and still shop at a second hand store. Workers are always busy helping there customers and putting items on the floor to sale.

My Best Friend's Closet is a nonprofit organization that we truly love and wholeheartedly support…read more What they do for our community is nothing short of incredible, and their heart for serving others shines through in everything they do. They were generous enough to donate beautiful prom dresses for our upcoming Night to Shine event, hosted by the Tim Tebow Foundation, which celebrates and honors our children with disabilities by giving them a night where they feel seen, valued, and celebrated. We are forever grateful for their kindness, generosity, and unwavering commitment to making a difference. Organizations like this are a blessing to our community, and we will continue to spread the word to everyone we know. Thank you, My Best Friend's Closet, for loving our community so well

This is a hidden gem and I cannot believe I did not know it was here! Every item is $7.50 or five…read moreitems for $30! Excellent quality and super nice staff. I can't wait to come back!

Not good at returning emails or calls really disappointed if your needing assistance.211 recommend…read moreyou but I can't say the same right now.

My friend called here because he is disabled and needed help. He was told that they would only help…read moreif he was HIV positive and/or being evicted??? SMH

Literally the best thrift store! So clean. Many quality items with new tags. Love it. Lots of…read moreparking available. Staff is friendly. The bathrooms are for employees only unfortunately.

Nice and clean. If you are a senior you have to ask for the discount, they will not automatically…read moregive it to you.

I started coming to this church 2 1/2 years ago when I was going through a very difficult time in…read moremy life. I had been to other churches before but I was not being filled with what i was looking for. I was still searching for something to fill the void in my life. I was still looking for light. Living Word in the Desert gave me all of that. Through the Word that is preached and the Love that is shown to everone, I knew I had found a church I could grow with. Thank you to Pastors Jesse and Ally...and everyone else in all of the different ministries that make such a difference. This is a church that is truly alive.

This is a church I call home the Pastors, leaders, and helpers really care for people and have the…read moreheart of God. I"m honored and thankful to be a apart of this church and have these people apart of my life. Living Word In The Desert is really making a difference in the valley and restoring the hearts of family's. Reaching, Teaching, Mending, Sending.