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.

I have worked at Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center for 15 years. I feel completely…read moresupported by my management team. Yes, we are a NON-PROFIT so the pay is not as it would be in the for profit world. The services we provide for Children in and around Orange County are much needed. The program I work for is Basic Needs and children are depending on us to provide items such as beds, cribs, linens, clothing, safety items and so much more. If you want to volunteer or donate please contact us 714-373-1600 or the main office at 714-955-6500.

I volunteered here a long time ago and have heard nothing but amazing things - they have nice…read moreevents that benefit children, so it's a win-win!

Orange home Frown farmers its a weekly market that occurs every Saturday in Orange. Its on 303 West…read moreAve. with a on street parking availability but it gets pretty busy so parking is challenging. Its from 9am till 1 pm. There are great selection of fresh fruit and veggies, eggs, handcrafted yummy hummus, breads, oils, dressings and unique teas. They also accept SNAP and i saw it for first time when a customer used for dozen eggs...so its affordable for everyone. Overall, the atmosphere is welcoming and vendors are nice and friendly with high quality if products to offer. It also wheelchair accessible. They also offer great juices, tamales and etc. dont forgetyo buy the gorgeous flowers which stay about two weeks easily in good care...

This is a great market to walk slow and explore! So many varieties of veggies and fruits, cute…read morecrafted items, and food stalls! I originally went to just explore, but came out with a jar of honey. My friend bought a growler of kombucha.

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

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

I took my bike to the Bicycle Tree yesterday. Without belaboring the issue, here are my…read moreobservations: 1. Kindness 2. Great price (below market) 3. Expert knowledge Kudos and gratitude in the order of appearance: 1. Russell, another customer who will be cycling from California to Florida in September. A kind soul and in my age bracket. 2. Gene, the technician who volunteers at the Bicycle Tree. A gentle and kind person. Much taller guy that I. Spent time to fix the flat tire for which I had taken my bike to the shop; but also fixed the gears and adjusted them. 3. Alex, an Asian-American gentleman who speaks Spanish. He was the shift manager. May the Bicycle Tree continue to prosper and attract good customers, such as Russell. And may good and decent folks, such as Gene, continue to volunteer there. I will be there for sure in the future.

Just donated a bunch of very usable bike parts to them. The place was packed as they were teaching…read moreclasses on bike repairs. I could have taken the time to post on Offer Up or Market Place but once I saw what they offer to the community and are a non profit, I had no problem donating high end parts that I've accumulated over the years.

I've worked with Aidreen a couple of times and she's definitely been a lifesaver. Starting a…read morebusiness can be very intimidating and Aidreen has helped navigate all of the financial logistics that comes with starting a business. She's knowledgeable, professional, and communicates all of this in a friendly manner that has really given me the assurance to focus specifically on the business aspect. I've walked away from conversations feeling empowered and relieved that I don't have to worry those things. She's someone that I'll continue to work with whenever help is needed. Thank you for Aidreen for the help!

She has on her website a request form to book a 30 minutes meeting…read more I requested that and got an auto confirmation. Of course I sent a brief. A day later she canceled and this was her statement "I apologize but I am not interested. I am too swamped to commit to this service. Thank you for your consideration. " I think she wanted to say I do not know how to handle a complicated rental income LLC with foreign members. or she is short on staff. Either way that was unprofessional answer in my opinion at least. She should have accepted and listen to what I have or maybe refer me to someone who knows how to handle my company. Better yet, update your website. She was recommended for this specific service by Chat GPT.

Through a school project on child development, I initially found out about this nonprofit…read moreorganization. After getting pregnant, I enrolled in their classes, which were helpful before giving birth. During my postpartum period, I attended "Mommy and Me" and "Family and Me" classes. In "Mommy and Me," I had Ms. Lety, who welcomed me warmly everyday in her class. With her experience and education, she listened to and understood us new mom. Since her class was full, I took a class with Ms. Gaby instead. Unfortunately, it was unpleasant. I felt like she tried too hard to be liked and understand our perspective, but judged me harshly instead. Her vibe seemed off, like she was hiding her true self. I wouldn't recommend her class. Not to mention, other moms also felt the same way towards Ms. Gaby, that they also mention they dropped or stopped going to her class. I thought it was just me. However, Larissa's visits were helpful throughout my motherhood journey. I'm grateful for her hard work over the past two years. She's the best, and my daughter loves her.

Great place for mom's. They offer so many free classes for parents and share tons of resources…read more Highly recommend to any mother.

This organization is awesome, doing so much for our community. Zack's amazing, he's doing…read moreincredible work with the homeless!

Special thanks to Zach. Very friendly staff and great organization. Definitely gave me hope!read more

We've only visited once and had such a great experience that I'm considering a membership!…read more My baby is an early walker and very active so Pretend City was the absolute PERFECT place to run around everywhere and play with everything! I loved all the detailed rooms in this little city with matching toys. My favorite was Trader Joe's! You can dress up in their tropical t shirt, push a cart around and grab all the groceries in Trader Joe's packaging. I did notice staff and volunteers making rounds and organizing toys. I also did notice staff step in to guide a child who was playing with something incorrectly which could potentially hit another child! We visited on a weekday afternoon which was a bit busier than I expected, but I was able to maneuver baby easily if an area was too crowded. Parking options to be near entrance is limited, but there are more spots around the corner. Adults do have to pay an entrance fee but I actually don't mind it. I feel like it minimizes the amount of adults that would enter and take up space for a kids play area. I also appreciate their safety measures stated on their website: adults cannot enter without a child! If an adult is meeting with someone, they will be escorted by staff! Free lockers and stroller parking are at the entrance. I don't know if they're supposed to lock, but I just kept baby's stuff without any valuables.

We took our two year old here for a family date, great place with so much interactive play! I…read morerecommend being there in the earlier hours as the more crowded it gets the less is available for the kids to play with and more chaotic it can become. Restrooms were clean and well maintained which is a big deal for littles with grabby and touchy hands. I can't speak for the women's restroom but the mens did have a child-size potty for toddlers. All in all it was a great experience, the staff did a great job picking up after the children and putting the toys back in their places for other kids, the facility was clean and well maintained.

Two and a half years ago, I joined the volunteer Board of Directors for Crittenton Services for…read moreChildren and Families, and currently serve as their Vice Chair for Strategic Planning. I couldn't be happier to support nonprofit so committed to excellence and advocacy for our most vulnerable, including children who have been abused, neglected, exploited or fleeing conflict or violence in their country of origin. Crittenton has a strong reputation in our community and amongst our partners in law enforcement, child welfare, and mental health, for doing whatever it takes to support and build resilience in some of our most at-risk and vulnerable youth. It is for this reason that we are the go-to provider for youth and families that demonstrate the most need. Nationally, Crittenton has an 130+ year legacy of serving and advocating for children who have been marginalized, abused, exploited and neglected. Here in Southern California, we recently celebrated our 50th anniversary, a milestone unfortunately not experienced by most social service agencies in our field of practice. I'm excited to be a part of an organization that has a highly respected and admired staff of nationally-recognized experts, compassionate service-providers, and relentless advocates. Here's to the next 50 years of service to our children and to our communities!