It's been about 7yrs since I last volunteered in Brooklyn at God's Love We Deliver, so I decided to…read moreget that same old rewarding feeling back. At Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, there are several locations where you can volunteer. Just knowing that these families are being helped is a reward with in itself, and I appreciate organizations like this one. I'm going to make a commitment to volunteer more often like I used to in the past. It's been about a few days of volunteering, and I personally love the Young Terrace location. There's enough space to move around, and the guests (community) are grateful and very respectful. I've assisted with stocking and food distribution, but would love to see what's behind the scenes. Overall, if you want to give back to the community and feel amazing, check out a few locations, one may be real close to you. Sidenote: For those picking up food, there is a limit for each food category (canned goods, chicken, eggs, etc). You can have a bag full of produce. Quality is in good condition and some almost going bad, but you choose at your own discretion.

The most organized & informative volunteer event in the area. I'm grateful my work comes 1-2 times…read moreevery year. Walter is so helpful w/ the signup process and Bobby in the warehouse is amazing. Since the pandemic, my co-workers didn't get to go this year. However, I got a group from my daughter's school to volunteer. Once again, everything from beginning to end was organized and social distancing protocols were in place. Highly recommend volunteering at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. It's fun, safe, and helps those less fortunate. Win win!

Could use some organizing, but that's how you find some serious treasure, Right? Owners are…read morefriendly every time I come in. Sometimes they'll even stay later than closing time while I'm searching for certain items !! PS / they could use some volunteers!

This place is a great asset to the local community! It would be a understatement to say that this…read moreis a business. They are in the business of helping others in need instead of helping themselves to donations. They have a thrift store, they have a weekly food bank and on top of that they serve three meals daily to those that need it. Why anyone would leave less than 5 stars for a place that does so much good is beyond me. I'm sorry that they didn't have your favorite brand of Gucci purse in their shop but just realize that your money spent here is truly going to help people have a meal and feel just a little peace of mind by having some of life's simple necessities.

I'm just so thankful that we have an organization like this in the 757…read more A few years ago I attended their Board Member Bootcamp that was designed to get more Young Professional involvement on nonprofit boards. In those two hours I learned so much about the nonprofit world and the different organizations in our region. I love that you can hop on their website to easily connect with different organizations needing some support. Right now in COVID times it's a lot of meal packing and tutoring. They even have virtual opportunities for anyone wanting to volunteer without the exposure risks. They also have "skilled" volunteer opportunities for people who are looking to provide their professional services or areas of expertise to nonprofits in our communities. Throughout the year they offer different trainings and classes like the Board Bootcamp I attended. It's a great central location for anyone looking to give back and serve the community!

Great service to help me find where I could do my community service locally. I think it's a great…read moreplace to find volunteers needed.

The shelter part is amazing but once they get you into housing, they treat you like you don't…read morematter especially a caseworker Quiana she took away the one caseworker that was helping me replace it with herself. She barely respond to text messages. I've asked her to get me to safety and she just ignores me and treats me like I'm nothing definitely do not recommend and when they help you find a house they set you up for failure. They find places that you can't afford so you can't survive survive so be careful you can't even trust them

Great organization that helps the local community. I prefer to donate here. They also pick up. They…read moreeven help those starting new jobs with professional business wardrobe.

Back in 2020 the good people at the LGBT Life Center assisted me in finding a place to live when I…read morewas dealing with homelessness after losing my mother and becoming deeply depressed. I definitely appreciate the help they gave me but since then they have not been responsive to me about finding something more permanent than the rooming house I'm currently in. Hopefully when they return to their building after renovations are done they will do better at responding to those of us who need their help.

Been trying for past couple days to get labs and nope no luck. Gonna have to find a new spot to go…read moreto.

From beginning to end, my experience was fabulous. They really take care of you here. I came here…read morebecause my medical coverage had expired, and my semi-annual HIV/STI Testing was due. I was approached by a sweet and very informative woman named Michelle, who offered additional free services while waiting. Unbeknownst to me, not only does this center offer HIV/STI testing, but there are other services where you can see a dentist to check your oral health, check your eyes (they offer free reading or sunglasses, and you can even sign up to receive food. It looked more like a mini food pantry in one of the rooms. Seeing the dentist was a bit strange. In one large room, there was a receptionist, patients (waiting area), X-ray technician, and dentist. A bit too much going on for me, but everything went well. There is absolute no privacy curtain, so everyone will see you. The dentist was fantastic and friendly. Taking the HIV/STI exam was simple. You fill out your information on a pad, then Pito took me to sit in a private room. You have a choice whether to take your STI test via oral/genitals/anal depending on what you do behind closed doors or open. HIV test was rapid. Results appeared in 60 seconds. Other test results are viewed on a portal system. My experience and service were great here. 5 stars.

This space is a creative maker's paradise for those that really like to dive into their design…read moreoutlet from all sort of stuff. They have rubber stamps, stickers, craft paper, yarn, ribbon, mesh ribbon, buttons, kids crafts, crafts kits - I would be here all day explaining it all! The place is super neat with SO much to choose from. The prices are reasonable and they have reusable bags you can pick up and shop. They even have a few boutique areas

It's like habitat for humanity, but for crafting huge selection very well organized into…read morecategories. This is such a great idea. I'm not sure why I haven't seen something like it before and I do have craft supplies that I was looking to find a home for. Clearly I have found it Next door they also have a classroom/ you can pay a flat fee and just work on your own projects in there Definitely worth checking out

Since there are so few programs like this in Virginia Beach I would call it a unique outreach for…read morethe Virgina Beach Oceanfront. My experience with Judeo has been through meals being served in their on site dining hall. Today I was with Girl Scout Troop 13 which my daughter is a member. They prepared and served chili, cornbread, salad and a dessert to around 50 men, women and even a few children. The residents and walk-ins showed their appreciation. The organization started in 1986 due to a growing need to serve meals to the homeless. Christian groups pulled together a daily meal that soon expanded. In 1990 with private funds a property was purchased to operate a food kitchen dining hall named after Frank Bragg an early supporter of the mission. Later resident quarters were added. They now have partners like the Girl Scouts and religious organizations that total over a hundred. The partners assist with serving 86,000 FREE meals 365 days a year. The JCOC also operates a food pantry and food box program for at risk homeless to receive free groceries. There are 50 residents that reside short term on the campus. There other facility on West Lane offers a transitional housing program for 16 veterans and 8 chronically homeless with a disability. The JCOC offers a second chance to people in crisis. They provide individual and group counseling, employment services, financial assistance and housing assistance and educational resources. The mission "to empower homeless families and individuals to recover from crisis situations and and return to being self supportive, productive and independent members of our community". A few negatives to keep it real. The campus could use a sprucing up and parking is almost non-existent. Non residents also are seen across the street camping out in a vacant lot. The city does not run them off and as far as I know they are not causing any problems, but it is an eye sore. If you are able to help in any capacity through your church, or directly reaching out you are helping the local Virgina Beach community. They accept cash donations through their website as well at jcoc@jcoc.org

We have used JCOC on two separate ocassions to donate items collected through our community…read moremembers. They accept non-perishable food items and other kitchen supplies for their food pantry, kitchen and dining hall. They also accept gently used clothes, shoes and other household donations. JCOC serves breakfast and dinner everyday to the needy and homeless people of the community. Sometimes, these breakfasts and dinners are prepared by different volunteers and organizations. They also have a building at the premise where they house limited number of needy people. Overall, I think JCOC is doing a good job of providing food and other services to the needy people of our community.