I go there every two months and they take care of me very well. It's a positive experience.read more

Easy parking, friendly and efficient staff, nice clean facility. I plan on returning as soon as I'm…read moreeligible.

Spring cleaning and I wanted to make sure my quality goods didn't go to waste. I have so much brand…read morenew work clothing or worn once bridesmaid dresses that I know can be helpful to someone else. I found Orange County Rescue Mission and I love the support they provide for the community so I decided I wanted to give my donations to them. Orange County Rescue Mission is open Friday to Wednesday from 8am-5pm, Closed Thursdays. They have a convenient area for you to drive up, and their volunteers are super nice and will be more than happy to help you lift and unload your donations. Donation receipts available upon request.

Honestly if I had known exactly how simple this process would be & how friendly and nice the people…read morethere had be, I probably would have gone a LOT sooner. I've previously had my donations picked up, or gone to donation bins, or dropped a few things off at Goodwill. Orange County Rescue Mission has a drive thru drop-off for your donations. I had 5 boxes, so a lovely gentleman brought a bin on wheels over and helped me put my boxes inside. He asked if I would need a receipt for my taxes but I politely declined. I do believe the items I donated had good value but I don't have much experience with taxes and previous receipts I've gotten usually end up missing by tax season. Prior to donating my things, I was able to go on their website and see exactly what items they accept. This helped a LOT because there were actually a lot of items I wouldn't have even considered donating like unused toiletries. I would probably try to give them to a family member or a friend of perhaps end up just tossing it away. I'm really glad they provide a list of acceptable items for donating!! I hope other people who wish to donate items really do READ lists such as this one, so they are aware of what can be donated. I just remembered people from my past who would try to donate opened foods, & insisted they were still good because they were non-perishables. Some people just don't know you can't donate ANYTHING. I don't understand people who donate things that they wouldn't use, if the same or similar item were donated to them (in the same manner). Some behaviors are perplexing. Anyway!! I LOVE this place and I'm currently working on filling up another 3 boxes. I'll have to go buy some more boxes so I can start sorting through my storage unit as well!! I do have a few questions on some items and what condition they must be in to be accepted for donation. I'm pretty sure they had a number on the same page that I could call and ask, which I will be doing, just haven't gotten around to it yet! I'm really happy I found this place & recommend others to donate items & volunteer here if they have the time! (:

I have been meaning to leave a review for some time, this wonderful establishment helped cure my…read moreAlzheimers. They staff is friendly and very helpful.

This review is specifically for the large group of board and care homes, known as The Cottages,…read morethat ALZ OC owns and operates. In early 2021, ALZ OC took over the board and care home in which my frail, medically fragile mother receives her dementia and hospice care. Unfortunately, my experience with them has been one of almost continuous frustration and disappointment. I have done absolutely everything I can to establish clear communication with the program administrators, and to accommodate their "growing pains," but after almost an entire year, it is my opinion that ALZ OC has proven to be incapable of managing this house with the safety and comfort of it's residents at the forefront, which is what families like mine pay them several thousand dollars a month to do. Because of near constant staffing shortages and inconsistencies; documentation failures and errors; poorly managed behavioral issues with other residents, and sub-standard facility maintenance, I feel a responsibility to leave a review of my terrible experience with ALZ OC so that other families, who are already overwhelmed with the daily needs of their loved one with dementia, don't make their lives more difficult by looking to the current iteration of The Alzheimer's Association in Orange County for help. I hope this review encourages the leadership of ALZ OC to overhaul the protocol and management of these homes, but it is my understanding that the organization continues to acquire new homes that they do not have the capacity to manage appropriately. It's disheartening that they would risk the reputation of a beloved charity like The Alzheimer's Association for what appears to be reckless, careless, profit driven market expansion.

A wonderful organization that helps families with critically ill children. My coworkers and I…read morehelped put together Thanksgiving baskets for over 50 families. They help the families by feeding them, subsidized housing, and counseling. Plenty of volunteer opportunities if you're looking for a meaningful experience. This is it.

From the owner: Miracles for Kids is a non-profit organization with the mission to improve the lives of…read morecritically-ill children and families in need.

I haven't personally had to use Nat cat Protection Society for any personal kitties, but I have…read morebeen to the facility and talked with staff and can tell you that this is a top-notch Cat Rescue place! The level of care provided to kitties at national Cat protection society is just amazing! The detail in which the have to cater to each cat is amazing! Their programs are also outstanding especially the one involving educating children! Please take the time to go and see this place! ‍ 10 out of 10 would highly recommend!

Stopped in on National Pet Day to bring a new cat tree, toys, & a pineapple bed. Super friendly…read morestaff. Place is clean & cats are happy. They take owner surrenders only. They're one of the oldest rescues in California.

Friendly staff and they have created a wonderful agriculture…read moreexperience for people to enjoy.

Even without visiting during one of Tanaka Farms' scheduled activities, we still had such a great…read moreexperience! Admission was only $6 per person, and children under 2 are free, which makes it an affordable outing for families. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. They answered our questions and gave us information about the farm. The barn is on the smaller side, but there were still plenty of animals to see, including ponies, goats, chickens, and sheep. Outside, we also saw a turkey, horses, cows, and a pig. We visited around 11:30 a.m. on a Friday, and at one point we had the entire barn to ourselves, which made it especially enjoyable with our little one. Storytime for little ones is offered on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. After visiting the animals, we explored the produce market and were impressed by the variety. They had fresh fruits and vegetables, delicious pastries, breads, jams, and lots of other tasty snacks to browse. If it's your first visit, I'd recommend going during one of their scheduled activities so you can experience the tractor ride as well. There was plenty of parking, and I appreciated that they had a changing table available for babies and toddlers, which made the visit even more family-friendly. Overall, it was a relaxing, low-key outing that's perfect for families with young children. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back to experience more of what Tanaka Farms has to offer!

I support their mission, but they really need to improve their customer service. The people…read moreaccepting donations in the back are not friendly at all - they just stare at you as you're unloading your car, and they never offer to help. I make donations to Mercy Warehouse as well, and the people there are always super friendly, greet you with a smile, and help carry your donations from your car. 100% better experience than Working Wardrobes so Mercy may be getting all my donations from now on. Do better WW - it's not that difficult to provide good customer service.

They only take things that are already on hangers and they didn't want to help put them in hangers…read more I had a lot of nice clothes and shoes but they said no , only clothes on hangers.

I went to a number of foreign countries, and during whenever I went, I would try to go to an…read moreorphanage or a home for children. And I was seeing thousands of kids around the world that needed homes -- Sam Brownback It is not the physical pain that endangers orphans the most. It is the mental pain caused by stress from years and years of being neglected, pushed aside, disregarded, unloved, and made to feel undeserving, and in almost all cases, made to feel like a possession rather than an equal human being. Even more it is the lack of unconditional love, the right to be accepted, as a child and to be loved, as a child, no matter what you do is the most wounding. -- Roger Dean Kiser, from Orphan - A true Story of Abandonment, Abuse and Redemption. Part II of Sidney Writes About Doing Good The Roger Kiser quote completely devastated me the first time that I read it. And I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried. It crystallized for me everything I felt growing up...everything that I wanted in this life. I grew up in a broken home...never knew my Father...my mom was a struggling single mom with two kids. She worked full time, and then being a child of the 60's, partied like that was her second full time job. I knew with my son, that I had to be 100% different...that even though my relationship did not work out, he would always know the unconditional love and support that I never had. He is indeed lucky that he has two parents that love and adore him very much. It also explains why I feel so strongly that everyone needs to give back to their community. This whole nonsense of "I Built That" is just that: nonsense. So much of one's success is nothing more than an accident of birth (not that enough people get that). I always want to ask the typical OC preening peacock: What if you were born a slave? Or a Chinese peasant? Or a woman in the Dark Ages? Or in the middle of the Somalian or Congo Civil War? How magnificent would you be then? It is what I try and teach my son especially since he is growing up in the bubble of the OC with no real wants or needs unmet. He got lucky with two loving parents who adore him and who have the financial resources to take care of him. Corazon de Vida Foundation supports a dozens orphanages in Baja California. Per the website: "As some background, Mexico does not have a foster care system to support children in need due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment. There is no welfare system to help families with a single parent that is unable to provide for their children. So, the only way to support families and children in need is through a network of orphanages. At last count, there are approximately 50 orphanages in Baja California, Mexico. Most are located close to the border because most of their support comes from the US." They run several trips a month to the homes where individuals or groups can visit the children (and play and interact) or do needed service. You can also sponsor a child, donate online, host a party or make a difference in a variety of other ways. Now, many of my Yelp friends enjoy Sababa in Long Beach. Corazon is hosting a social soiree for only $10.00 on October 17th. Tickets can be purchased here: http://oct17soiree.eventbrite.com/ There will be a appetizers, drinks, a raffle. And hey, I will be there too :) It is a tremendous organization that does an amazing amount of work for the neglected children of Mexico. (And I promise, we will leave the earnestness and seriousness of these past two reviews and do something a bit funnier on my next write-up!)

I have been going to the trips to Tijuana for over 1 year and I can definitely say this…read moreorganization is awesome! I am a sponsor and I suggest you to go to one of the trips and have the experience that will change your life forever. These kids give you so much love that you will go back home wanting more and more. Don't forget ... "Your actions today will be your lawyer in the future... Be a good person!"

Great selection (great books too!), kind and helpful staff, and great deals that change every week!read more

Small, but a cute place. Great cause. Prices were reasonable. Sadly I didn't take a lot of pics…read more I did pick up a military jacket for $30, but when the woman rang me up it was only $15. I am not sure if it was some specific color label and it was 50% off, but I didn't complain. Great and friendly staff. Lot's of books and kids books were super cheap. Small selection of women's and men's clothes. My jacket was a great find, so I definitely would recommend popping in because you never know what type of treasure you might find.

Our family is so blessed after finding our dogs through Jessica and team! We had recently lost our…read morebeloved jack Russell and were looking to replace him and provide another companion to our 14 year old chihuahua. We were told it wouldn't work out, that they wouldn't get along. We thought to ourselves, our chihuahua has never been aggressive and she's always had a brother or sister, but we listened to Jessica. We ended up going with 2 terriers, a boy and a girl! Let me tell you, she was right! Our chihuahua did not take to the original dog we were going with and he didn't take to her! But the second dog provided a buffer between the two. It gave the puppies each other to play with and leave the older dog alone. They still don't like one another but they tolerate each other! All 3 are now happy and thriving! I'm so happy I listened to the expert and gave these dogs what they needed! One big happy family now

I cannot say enough good things about Girls of Dog Rescue. They are always willing to help the…read morecommunity and are genuinely dedicated to the well-being of every dog they encounter. When I was in desperate need of finding a safe new home for a stray German Shepherd named Luna, they went above and beyond to assist me. Not only did they offer guidance and support, but they also helped me connect with other rescue organizations and resources to give Luna the best possible chance of finding a loving home. Throughout the process, they were compassionate, professional, and focused on what was best for the dog. It is clear that every decision they make is based on the safety and welfare of the animals in their care. Their kindness, dedication, and willingness to help during a difficult situation made a lasting impression on me, and I am truly grateful for everything they did. I highly recommend Girls Dog Rescue to anyone looking for a rescue organization that genuinely cares about dogs and the community they serve.