What a great way to learn about choral music and preserve the traditions of singing in harmony with…read moreone another. Executive Artistic Director Kristina Nakagawa is a lovely human being who sang and served as the Assistant Conductor for The Choral Project for seven years. I hope Kristina's young students audition to sing as adults in The Choral Project. It will be a full circle moment.

We have been a Vivace family, on and off, for many years. Most recently, my daughter joined the…read moreTeen Ensemble and is really loving her time with Vivace Artistic Director, Kristina Nakagawa. The treble group is singing songs of female empowerment and diversity. I see this group as a way to not only express her singing voice, but it gives voice to her sense of confidence, her own unique opinions, as well as her love of community. They are doing a great job with online singing, and we feel we are getting closer to safe, in-person singing as vaccinations become more a reality. I look forward to the future of Vivace and this incredible experience for my daughter.

Mini Cat Town was such a wonderful surprise during our shopping trip. Unlike a typical cat café,…read morethis is a nonprofit kitten adoption lounge where your admission helps support rescued cats while giving you time to interact with them. The space is clean, bright, and thoughtfully designed with climbing structures, cozy beds, and plenty of room for the cats to play or nap. Every cat has its own personality--some are playful and curious, while others are happy to relax and accept gentle pets. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to share each cat's story and the adoption process without any pressure. Even if you're not looking to adopt, it's a relaxing and heartwarming place to spend 30 minutes. And if you happen to fall in love with one of these adorable cats, you might just leave with a new family member. A meaningful experience that's well worth a visit.

I had a disappointing experience at Mini Cat Town. While I was discreetly breastfeeding my baby, an…read moreemployee approached me and told me I needed to go to the "family lounge" instead. I felt embarrassed and as though I had done something wrong simply for feeding my child. As a mother, I should not have been made to feel unwelcome for breastfeeding. In California, mothers have the legal right to breastfeed in any public or private location where they are otherwise authorized to be. Instead of respecting that right, I was asked to relocate, which left me feeling singled out and humiliated. I expected a family-friendly business to be more understanding and supportive. Instead, I left feeling discriminated against during what should be a normal, protected act of caring for my baby. I hope management takes this seriously, educates its staff on California's breastfeeding protections, and ensures no other parent has to experience this. Because of how I was treated, I will not be returning.

Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley (RTSV) is a fantastic resource for individuals living in the Bay…read moreArea. This incredibly organization, offers services that are designed to help low income & fixed income individuals, facing homelessness, facing dangerous situations surrounding mobility & safety in their homes, and those individuals who suffer due to having severe issues with plumbing or even a lack of adequate heating in their homes. By providing these no cost services to the local community, RTSV allows individuals to live happily, independently, and without the need of additional costly services or assistance. This assistance that RTSV provides the community, actually ends up reducing the overall consumption of community resources, protecting the environment, improving the overall value of real estate in the area, significantly improving the quality of life & even saving the lives of these vital members of our community/our family. Once again, by offering no cost repair services to the Bay Area community, RTSV is serving to protect our most vulnerable members of the Silicon Valley community, such as our Senior Citizens, our Veterans, and of our Disabled members of the community, while significant reducing homelessness amongst members of our community in the process. Thus, these services that RTSV offers the community, end up increasing the overall health, wellness, & happiness of the entire community. If you are feeling the need to contribute to your community in some way, I urge you to support this great cause. You can spread the word and increase awareness in your community, just hit "Like" and share Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley on your Facebook page. You can also reach out to Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley directly, and make a significant impact in the community by volunteering your time. You can even choose to make a difference in the community by donating your financial resources to this worthy cause. Regardless of the method you chose in which to contribute, you will surely be contributing to improving and saving the lives of your neighbors, family, friends, and fellow members of your community.

This Review is specifically for Tom Nguyen (Electrician.)…read more Tom was at my home Wednesday June 26, 2024. He did electrical work in both, our Master Bathroom and Kitchen re-wiring Kitchen and Bathroom lighting, changing light fixtures. He did a wonderful job. Our Kitchen and our Bathrooms are now nice and bright. My family would like to thank Tom for a job well done. Thank You Tom, we appreciate your time.

The principal's attitude was bad and was looking down on us. The secretary and the principal were…read morenot on the same page. This was our first time there. We were told to make an appointment and when we arrived, we found out that we were told a different story. The principal kept saying "Vietnamese people should help other Vietnamese people" but his attitude showed that he thought he was better than us. I don't recommend this place.

From the owner: Vietnamese Volunteer Foundation (VIVO) was founded in 1979. It is one of the most dedicated 501(c)3…read morenonprofit, community-based organization providing comprehensive acculturation, employment, health and human support as well as senior and family services to over 100,000 residents in the counties of Santa Clara and San Joaquin in Northern California. Our mission is to empower the underserved communities through community service, education, leadership and cultural activities.

This review is observation and insight from my spouse who does the bookkeeping for my home based…read morecontracting business, so far as I'm concerned if she's happy and the books balance, I'm happy: In January 2026 our older software program suddenly stopped recognizing the turnover to a new year. Kind of like what was feared in Y2K, but really real -- "this date is invalid" it said for the new year entries -- Nightmare Land. Looking for an alternative program to migrate to I heard a lot about QuickBooks, but am rather 'old-school' and was trying to avoid putting our business accounting in the cloud and having a direct link from online bookkeeping to our checking account. As I had never used any other accounting program, and have no formal training, switching felt daunting. I found Prosper Bookkeeping on Yelp and reached out to Daniel Lin for a free consultation. He explained that I could use QBO without linking our checking account directly or utilizing AI features if I did not want to. So I decided to work with Daniel -- he patiently went through the steps to set up our books for the beginning of the year and coached me in bringing all entries for the year up to date. It was helpful for me to learn the new program UI through hands on instruction via Zoom, and then later review the videos Daniel provided of our training sessions. Daniel is a consummate professional - a non-judgmental and patient listener who is extremely knowledgeable and has a knack for quickly parsing through numbers. After using the program for a full quarter, I found that I had made several errors and could not reconcile our bank statements with QBO -- Daniel found the issues for me and fixed them in minutes. Like Magic! I'm very happy that I went with Daniel and Prosper Bookkeeping, FIVE stars!

We've been working with Prosper Bookkeeping for our small business and couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. From day one, they took the time to truly understand our operations and financial goals -- not just the numbers, but the bigger picture. The team is responsive, organized, and incredibly thorough. Month-end closes are timely, our books are always clean, and any questions we have are answered promptly and clearly. They've helped us catch discrepancies we would have easily missed and kept us compliant without any stress on our end. What really sets Prosper apart is that they feel like a genuine partner in our business, not just a vendor. If you're a small business owner looking for a bookkeeping team you can actually trust, look no further.

I first learned about Sacred Heart through research for one of my college classes, and I was…read moreexcited to volunteer because I truly believe in the organization's mission. During my time volunteering, I did enjoy getting to know some of the families who came through the lines, connecting with other college students, and working with a few kind staff members. Helping people in the community was meaningful. However, my overall experience was disappointing due to the behavior of some long-time "regular volunteers." I frequently observed volunteers speaking harshly to people receiving food, yelling at them, and showing little patience when there were language barriers. I even witnessed a volunteer smack someone's hand away from the produce boxes. While I understand there are rules that must be followed, the way some people were treated felt disrespectful and lacking empathy. I also noticed inconsistency in how rules were enforced. Volunteers were told not to leave their stations or keep water on the floor, yet some long-time volunteers regularly ignored these rules themselves. There was also frequent gossip and negative talk about other volunteers. Sacred Heart serves people who are often already going through difficult circumstances. Compassion and respect should always be at the center of that work. Unfortunately, I didn't always see that reflected in the environment. I hope the organization takes time to evaluate volunteer conduct and reinforce the importance of empathy when working with the community.

Came twitch work for our qtr community volunteer. This was my first time to volunteer at a food…read morebank. Sacred Heart idoes so much more than the food bank. The also have clothing pantry. They also offer classes and so much more. If was a great experience from sorting and packing veggies to distributing food to the patrons coming in. Will be back to do more volunteer work.

I had no idea what I was siging up for when I bought the tickets for a show on Eventbrite but we…read moreended up having a great time. It was a singing show by high school kids and they were so talented! The hostess was great and full of energy and it made for a very fun and unique evening.

This business initially seemed great until safety and accountability for the children were unsafe…read moreand very unprofessional. Starting Arts could not give straight answers when a bullying incident occurred during a rehearsal at their studio. One employee who was not working at the studio on the day of the incident, Adrienne Marquette, insisted her story was truthful. The adult present for the rehearsal, Amber Micelli, gave her side of the story about the incident, but it did not match the first story. Both adults telling us two different stories about our children experiencing a difficult situation in a supposed "safe space" is completely ridiculous, and neither one of them should be working with children. The company's handling of the situation could have been better and more professional. It is alright to say you don't know what happened rather than make up a story and insist it is true. Be aware of this business and how they treat children when parents are not nearby. They yell at the kids here and get frustrated if they have trouble reading their lines.

David has been a phenomenal resource as I have embarked on building an Executive Coaching business…read more Lots of very positive energy, helpful suggestions and strategic framing on business development and marketing. I highly recommend David for support in framing out a new business idea and ensuring that you are focusing on the right things at the start. Five stars all the way!

I called David today, after going through a rough patch yesterday when my small business was…read moretemporarily banned from Mailchimp. I realized it was time for some outside assistance. I can't rely 100% on my own limited experience. David Mitroff (the man in the picture) was extremely generous with his time over the phone. I told him abt a potentially risky sales contract I was considering. He took at least 20 minutes to go over with me how I can mitigate that risk and what I should do to prepare for negotiation. He did not have to do that. But he wanted to make sure I didn't get scr3w3d over. He didn't want to see me fail. For that reason, Piedmont Avenue will be the first place I come to once I'm ready for a deeper strategic conversation and more hands-on assistance. Will update once I have more to say. Thanks David!