I was a chef there a few months ago and the idea of serving people and families in need was a honor…read morefor me but the management in the kitchen is not qualified to serve these types of clients/residents, and why I say this is because I have seen the quality of food that the so called managers were willing to feed the residents. They don't care about the residents in the building and they don't have skill or respect that they should have working for people that are at a disadvantage. That place new need and fresh ideas and management because the system they have is bias and shows favoritism to those who suck up to them and caters to their egos. Bias, racism and favoritism has no place in a organization like this. Oh yeah the "kitchen managers" don't know how to cook food properly and doesn't use gloves when preparing ready to eat meals!

This review is based on my volunteer work almost a year ago. I need to write it down before my…read morelose my memory. Every year, I try to do something helpful within the community. I have heard of this place from a friend. I looked it up and called them right away. They told me the only thing I could do is serve meal for now, I said sure. I noticed the time frame they got were mostly booked by big corporation workers, like Target. Since most of the lunch and dinner were booked the only option was breakfast. Of course since I am an early bird, I signed up. I arrived pretty e-a-r-l-y. I had to get a cup of coffee so I could be ready to work. I arrived and there was a police officer sitting by the security.Yes, they check your ID to make sure you are legit and not to bring any thing harmful to the building. If you are a visitor or volunteer person, you filled in your name and reasons for the visit. I headed downstairs where the cafeteria located. The staff was very nice to me. They explained to me what I needed to do. I served oatmeal, coffee and juice. I had to wear an apron and a hair net which makes sense. I stayed a little longer to help out cleaning the tables and floor. I was there for a little over two hours. After that I went straight to work. I had a great time talking to people coming in for food. Most of them were family in need. I really appreciate a service like this helping the community in need. I hope everyone get a chance to do something like this. Who knows you might see me there...:) (Parking lot is small)

I appreciate all this charity does to help people during homelessness and helping them to get jobs…read moreand get their own apartment. I buy as many new items as I can afford for personal use and upcoming apartments. I also buy used suitcases, bags and sleeping bags so people and their children have places to keep their belongings and easier to move when the time comes. I try to deliver my current car load at least monthly if not more often. I have been downsizing my own house but still love to shop so I now shop for people living in this place and for pet adoption centers. Pet adoption centers always need blankets, etc. Some people appear to complain in their reviews but I don't see too many other people helping the homeless families as much as Sharing and Caring Hands does. If not for Mary Jo, then who? God bless her and those who work there.

This is my favorite charity. They are so good about…read morehelping people who really need help. Mary Jo Copeland who runs the operation started it many years ago and has grown it the organization is today. As Mary Jo once told me she helps people that are so poor they have no relatives. I wouldn't believe it unless I had seen it myself. She has done it all with private funds and refuses to take governmental aid. Cheers to her. Besides providing food, medical and dental care she has built a building with apartments for mothers and children to live while they are in transition to get their feet back on the ground. She provides them with food, shelter, daycare and clothing for them. In turn they need to show progress for finding employment, housing and education if they choose. I have provided clothing, food, time and my money to the organization as i can. My children also have and I will continue to in the future.

Well so far I got a return call and text immediately they are so far very respectful in the…read moremessages and I will add to this as soon as I have a conversation with them thank you

From the owner: Global Housing Stabilization is an organization specializing in Home and Community Based Services…read more(HCBS) with a focused objective of enhancing the standard of living and residential conditions for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Minnesota. Our primary commitment lies in offering support and advocacy through Housing Stabilization Services. Our mission is to enrich the standard of living and residential conditions for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Minnesota. Our purpose is to elevate the overall standard of living for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness who lack the necessary resources. Our esteemed Resource & Advocacy Office is committed to extending its services beyond the confines of our office. With a focus on your best interests, we have established partnerships with diverse organizations throughout Minnesota to effectively assist you in obtaining affordable housing and financial support.

I am perplexed by Marie Sandvik Center as an organization…read more The story of the Samaritan woman at the well who meets Jesus is somewhat said to be of a metamorphosis of a sinner who with a chance encounter learns of forgiveness, repentance and acceptance. Of course the occasional muted degradation because she is a woman, but hey, who really pays any attention to these books? It brings us to Marie Sandvik Center, a non-profit organization that helps the needy of the neighborhood because, well, God cherishes them. It is a charitable organization and for providing assistance along with the ministry and biblical studies, they operate on private donations from donors and Churches. They do not receive state or federal money because of their huge involvement with the gospel ministry. Nevertheless, they're accepting of all folks who are needy regardless of their religious background, so long they're respectful and are willing to listen. Hours of operation are Tue & Fri 10-10pm, Thur 10-8pm, Sat 9-3pm, Sun 3-8. Meals are served on Tue, Thur, Fri and Sun. There is unfortunately no longer a shelter here, closed in 2004 due to budget limitations, but the folks here will help guide anyone in need of a shelter during operation hours. And by the way, if you're planning to donate any items, specifically toys, make sure they are bible-based and have Christian theme, as in Christian coloring books, VeggieTales or Bibletoons. That means no cult-like toys, like Pokemon, no Harry Potter because it promotes magic and palpably no immoral toys like SpongeBob. Yes, you cannot donate SpongeBob here, what God doesn't love SpongeBob?

I volunteered here with a group a few years ago. As a middle schooler or early high school student…read moreI put this non profit on the bottom of my list for a number of reasons. 1) They had our group do a lot of tasks that seemed like their own job, like we were there take their work load off their backs for the day. 2) When it came distributing food, there was tons of rotten fruits and vegetables. Our group wanted to through them away. Im not talking a dime sized rot, but like over half the piece of food. They assured us that the homeless would "just pick through the rot". I do not think anyone should have to pick through rotted food. 3) It was an overall bad experience, I had volunteered at many non profits and I can say that I simply did not care for how the staff did things around here. I will definitely never serve there again. It left a bad taste in all of our group members (Over 30 people) mouths.

I've worked with youthlink for over four years of my life I can tell you that the beginning was…read moregreat there was so much drive and initiative to help the youth. People stood up worked hard and put their love in for this place. Now I can tell you it's changed youthlink has become greedy selfish and only helps those that could possibly make them look good in the for front for their benefit and if you no longer are an asset for them to use they toss you. You go right back to where you came from so there was no point to begin with. This place has lost itself and the people who run it have lost themselves as well and it is depressing to see that. I hope for the sake of the youth that do really need help they change that but so far now this place is a joke. My best regards to the ones that did put their best foot forward and to the rest of you... Youth lives arnt a joke they arnt some pawn in your fucking game to make you look better you guys forget you go home at night to a warm safe bed and leave these youth behind the least you can give them is some fucking human decency and respect.

From the owner: At YouthLink, we have over 40 years of experience connecting young people ages 16 to 24 who are at…read morerisk or experiencing homelessness with a community of resources and support. Whether it's basic needs, like a hot shower or a warm meal, assistance with employment or educational goals, accessing mental and physical health resources, or finding supportive housing, we can help young people at all stages of their journey.