Sharia&#x27;s Closet

An amazing nonprofit that provides top tier support for children and their families.read more

From the owner: For over 129 years, Childrens Home Society of California (CHS) has adapted to the changing needs of…read morechildren and families. Since 1891, CHS has worked diligently to protect our communitys children and strengthen their families through diverse programs and services. At CHS, we view a child not in isolation, but in the context of each familys health, stability, and resources. We believe that families are fundamentally strong and resilient. That is why CHS offers programs and services to build upon a familys inherent strengths so they can move toward self-sufficiency. Childrens Home Society of California is a nonprofit organization that is governed by a Board of Directors, made up of dedicated volunteers from throughout California. The President of CHS leads the agency and conserves our most significant asset, the CHS Endowment. The President oversees program services, agency operations, and program development efforts, as well as program enhancement departments including Community Outreach, Quality Assurance, and Best Practices & Outcomes. This is accomplished with the vital assistance and support of key staff and the work of highly-trained program staff. Our Corporate Headquarters is located in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in Long Beach, Oakland, Orange, San Diego, Ventura, Woodland, and Yuba City.

A Way Home For Dogs

My daughter has been asking for a dog for years so we decided to "just look" and get some…read moreinformation. We went to the Humane Society and Helen Woodward, then my friend told us that there were dogs for adoption at the Point Loma farmers market. We met Babs at the farmers market and learned more about A Way Home for Dogs, and she was open to us fostering a rescue dog initially to see if adoption would be a good fit, which I really appreciated. She offered to bring the two dogs we were most interested in to our house after the event so we could meet them each one on one. After meeting the two dogs we asked to foster (to hopefully adopt) a friendly pug. Babs was very honest about him and how to manage and care for him. She left us with leash, crate and treats and dropped off food for him the next day. She has been highly responsive to questions and has gone out of her way to support us in the process including providing supplies and temporary care. Babs is fiercely protective of her rescue dogs who she's nursed to good health, trained and prepared for adoption. She genuinely cares about the dogs and helping them find good families/homes. In addition - and what she's most known for -- she helps people find lost dogs for FREE! Babs and A Way Home For Dogs is truly amazing. Though we've dogsat many times, I hadn't owned or lost a dog before so I wasn't familiar with A Way Home For Dogs but after we started fostering when I talked with friends about our experience many spoke highly of Babs and her nonprofit organization. Some have been donating to A Way Home for Dogs for years. Babs and her volunteers are amazing! If you're in need of help to find your dog who's run away or is lost, or are considering fostering or adopting I highly recommend A Way Home for Dogs! She will go all over San Diego County and beyond to help!

From the owner: We are a free Pet Recovery Service for owners who have lost their pets on a global scale. We also…read morecapture evasive street strays in the San Diego area and/or assist members of the public on how to capture them. We also Rescue, Rehab and Rehome some of the dogs we secure (pending kennel space and/or an open foster). We do not accept relinquishments or honor requests to pull dogs from shelters that are on "death row".

Reality Changers

4.8

(4 reviews)

Reality Changers is an amazing organization that helps lower income/at risk youth become first…read moregeneration college students. Students attend weekly meetings that include Hot Words (usually SAT prep), a family style dinner, a take home lesson, and tutoring by college students or other volunteers. RC also sends eligible students to UCSD over the summer to take courses for college credit, to a week-long summer camp to bond with other students, and helps seniors complete their college & scholarship applications... did I mention this is all for free? The students who I've met here are some of the most intelligent, friendly, and resilient high schoolers I know, and everyone on staff is wonderful. If you live in San Diego and you have a couple of free hours every week, definitely DEFINITELY check out this organization! Because education is a right, not a privilege - and you can help make one student's dream a reality!

Reality Changers is a non-profit that helps 8th-12th grade students from all over San Diego be the…read morefirst in their families to go to college. Over the years, Reality Changers has proven that it is much more than a non-profit program. I have volunteered as a tutor and mentor since Spring of 2008 (back when I was still a student at UCSD) and it has been extremely rewarding seeing the students grow and mature into responsible citizens and adults. The weekly program consists of S.A.T. test preparation, an insightful lesson, a delicious homemade dinner (which is five stars for sure! not every volunteer gig you do feeds you!), and then 1.5 hours of study time. During this time, you are paired up with a small group of students which makes it easier to connect with the students. Reality Changers has even had inspiring guest speakers such as politicians, leaders in the San Diego community, and university officials. With the help of the supportive and encouraging staff and volunteers, these inner-city youth from San Diego become the first in their families to attend a four-year university.. and not only do they defy all statistics against them to get ACCEPTED, these students earn scholarships to go to schools such as Duke, Harvard, Dartmouth, USC, UCLA, and more. This truly shows how Reality Changers is more than just a program that helps high school students. It gives teens who never might have had the chance an opportunity of a lifetime and I am happy and blessed to be a part of it. It is amazing what a few hours a week can do to transform a student's life. This organization is unlike place I've ever volunteered at because they really make everyone who is a part of the program - whether you're a tutor, a parent, a volunteer, or a student feel like part of the RC Family. Also, tutors come from very diverse backgrounds - there are many college students (from UCSD, SDSU, PLNU, etc), professionals from the community, retired adults, and more who are all invested in helping inner city students from San Diego be the first in their families to go to college.

Workshops For Warriors

(4 reviews)

Went for a tour! Completely amazing! The quality of the…read moreeducation and the incredible skills they graduate with. So proud that this is here in San Diego!

If you are not afraid of hard work and commitment, WFW is for you! If you are interested in Welding…read moreor CNC Machining, this team will provide the necessary training to excel!

Balboa Art Conservation Center

I brought in the watercolor below, for restoration, because they employ the only paper conservator…read morein the city. So grateful for their prompt responses and attention to detail! Although the waiting list for restorations is approximately a year for any new work, they were kind enough to squeeze me in to take a look and help freeze the degradation process that had already begun. Christina, their sole paper conservator, removed the acidic backing, and packaged it carefully and thoroughly in acid-free paper to store until she has time to give it her full attention. She is absolutely the best! She was professional, kind, listened to my questions, and gave very helpful, thoughtful, and practical advice for the care of the painting. I know the painting will be in good hands. I am so grateful to have such a resource for museum quality preservation of this gorgeous piece. Will follow up with an after photo once restoration is complete.

minaturrv train exhibit,, many ethnic restaurants,Theatrer ,music hall recomend day long visitread more

Fleet Science Center

3.6

(535 reviews)

Knowledge is power and giving knowledge to the young ones is invaluable. Sparking their curiosity…read moreis rewarding and the Fleet Science Center delivers in a unique way for families. As soon as you enter, there are several exciting science based exhibits that immediately capture the minds and attention of the young ones. The Fleet Science Center provides many interesting designed science exhibits for all ages. You walk through the exhibits and have a great interactive experience. So many amazing activities to do and see!!! What a wonderful place to visit!!! Paid Parking is available now. Definitely a return visit call with the family!!!

This museum could use a little love. There are many places that are pretty sparse, wide open with…read moreone or two kinda sad exhibits. A lot of the exhibits that are there are pretty tired, with several not working or not working well. And a lot of the toys and exhibits were visibly dirty (like black with grime) and clearly hadn't been cleaned recently even though we arrived pretty much right after opening. We got in with our Explorer Pass but I definitely would have been disappointed if I'd paid for it.

Solana Center For Environmental Innovation

4.8

(12 reviews)

Great place to recycle electronics. Friendly helpful people making a difference for our community.read more

This is an excellent 501(c)(3) dedicated to environmental issues and innovative solutions. From…read moreweekly eWaste recycling to composting classes to many other community-centric activities, the services are outstanding. Volunteer staff are dedicated, friendly, and know what they're doing. I highly recommend this organization for donations, recycling, and volunteering.

Rise Up Industries

(5 reviews)

Terrific communication, our previous custom shirt person retired - so we needed to start over. We…read morewere so pleased with the finished product and competitive pricing, we have already placed a second order - great local company - definitely recommend

People that are in the automotive, general repair or machine industry know how hard it is to find a…read moresolid, reputable machine or CNC shop. It's even harder to find a shop that has skilled workers with common sense and good training. Believe it or not, common sense and skilled workers does not always go hand n hand. For example, you might have a great skilled worker that knows how to do his job, but when it's time to think "outside the box" they might get uncomfortable because they need some directions on how to perform the task. Well I was lucky to run into DustIn and his shop. I called around a few other shops and they weren't too familiar with what I needed done (thread repairs on a 3" diameter) but Dustin had that "I'll figure it out, bring it over" attitude which I love. Not only did he get to work as soon as I got there, but he showed me how to finish cleaning the threads out Incase the work he did wasn't enough. I appreciated his honesty and his "let's get it done" attitude! Will definitely recommend others to his shop!

The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center

3.6

(170 reviews)

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Britney and Gene were amazing!…read more We had misplaced our keys in a donation bag and didn't realize until much later that day. We went in next morning and asked about them. Immediately, they responded with 'That was you!'. They promptly brought me the keys--all with a beautiful smile. Eternally grateful!

I love coming here on sales days but parking can be rough. There is a garage a block to the right…read morethough. People who work here are nice.

Junk Fairy

(116 reviews)

AJ and Arman have been an absolute pleasure to work with! They give you an arrival window, text…read morebefore coming, and move incredibly quickly in getting the junk out of your face. Their truck is super spacious (15 feet), so it can fit a lot of things. I love that they are also conscious of things that can be recycled. Definitely a great value and would use them again. Support small and local business like Junk Fairy!

Thank you, Arman and AJ! We appreciate you…read more They took our pile of stuff and quickly and efficiently stowed it in their truck. The price was more than reasonable. And, they are lovely people. We have used their service twice and we will always recommend them. Thank you, again, Arman and AJ!

Junk King San Diego Downtown

4.9

(69 reviews)

The past 2 weeks my son and I used Junk King and we are so impressed by how quickly they moved all…read moreour junk . It's been very hot and they worked non stop until the job was done. Eric and his team did an amazing job and if we ever need them again we'll definitely use them and would highly recommended them too!!

Fabulous! Professional, quick, and reasonably priced! I will definitely use them again if the need…read morearises!!

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Steena B.

6 years ago

I am a mother of two growing boys and sharias closet is a live saver i just currently got a job and life growing. Knowing that i have clothes that fit makes this journey so much more amazing and winnable! Thank you. And ill continue to re filter and GIVE clothes as well .higs and blessings Kristeena ,jkai, and Judah jeremiah and Big Judah read more

Ronnie G.

6 years ago

I have been hospitlized for two months this organization is Blessed no words can express the gratitude that my fellow receivers and myself have tp say other than Walk in the Blessing of the Lord and huge thank you to all those that participate your deed will not comeback void. read more

Tracee I.

6 years ago

Excellent spot to get free clothing, shoes ect. They really helped me, my daughter and husband in a time of need. They also have very nice clothing and give you large quantities of clothes, socks, basically anything you need. Definitely would recommend!! read more

Mayra N.

6 years ago

I loved the clothes they gave my son and I .The founder of this place happened to be there . She's an incredible person very nice and caring. This place is very nice organized and good volunteers. The place smells so good. I appreciate all they did . read more

Deborah M.

9 years ago

Sharias closet is awesome!I had the pleasure of meeting the adorable namesake and the volunteer teens who spent time selecting clothing that I needed. read more

Ana B.

4 months ago

Truly a wonderful place. Workers, volunteers, and owners are all very kind and caring. I'll recommend this place forever.

James H.

10 months ago

Great set up and it's good to see some positivity for a change. This country surely needs more of this.

Sarah B.

5 years ago

Great work boots! Thanks Sharias Closet

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Rachel Center us great it's the parking (if u have a car) SUCKS!! Paid meters except on Sundays…read more Need to get my handicap sicker.

I just dropped off 5 bags of washed, second hand clothing about an hour ago (Thursday). There was…read morea handyman working on the security door, so myself and other folks placed the donations right outside of the location. They seemed busy, so hopefully me labelling each bag of its contents such as shirts, shorts, pants etc. was helpful. I was lucky to find metered parking at the corner so carrying the bags was not too far; costed $1.25 for 30 minutes. Thank you Rachel's Women's Center for all that you do for this community.

Father Joe's Villages

3.1

(49 reviews)

The guys were on time, fast and hard-working as they loaded all our donations. The communication…read morefrom the front office was great. Everyone involved was friendly and kind.

Genuine, kind, and professional facility run by real people who occasionally make mistakes. Just…read morelike everyone. Personally grateful for their services. Yelp you're asking for value? At its least it serves three meals a day to hundreds of people. It provides beds and shelter for many thereby helping people get off of living on the streets. It provides job training in quite a few areas where there's demand for those jobs, it provides counseling, connections to faith based services- a variety actually It helps rehouse people too. It's as good as an organization developed to help people gets.

Vets Love Pets

Nice to have a local Mission Valley thrift. Decent prices. Noticed some nice/interesting pieces…read more Picked up 2 100% cotton pieces and a 100% silk piece both for under $10 a piece. they also have a $1.99 rack. Not too much parking but friendly staff

I had a wonderful experience with VetsLovePets.org and their pop-up thrift store at the Liberty…read moreStation Farmers Market. The mission behind what they do is truly inspiring. Nelson's dedication to helping veterans especially by supporting their mental health through meaningful programs and community connections it is something I deeply appreciate. The thrift booth was full of unique finds, affordable prices, and friendly faces. You can tell that everyone involved genuinely cares about the cause. It feels good knowing that every purchase supports veterans and helps make a real difference in their lives. If you're at the Liberty Station Farmers Market, definitely stop by and show your support. This organization deserves recognition for the heart and purpose they put into everything they do.

Bridge of hope

Usually when I go on Fridays occasionally I just start going back and this Friday I went on the…read more26th they changed everything the alphabetic from ABCDEFG are no longer allowed to go first you have to wait till 12:45 to get your stuff and by the time you get to your spot to the end of the line with the food is there's nothing barely left at all ! But if you go every other Saturday like I did today which is the 27th of August they give out clothing and food they have a very nice selection clothing and they've got shoes dresses skirts blouses pants men's shoes children's clothing and shoes I'm some personal bath items different kinds of shoes and stuff like I said they give that offers you have to go in when you come in you first you sign in they give you your number for the clothing and then you give you a number for the food here you have to come it's basically a lot of first come first or base is only and they only do it till 11:00 in the morning after that forget it really you get there the better that means you get a better number the better number you get the better food you get and ask for the clothing they have nothing in size 1X 2x 3x or 4X nothing that's an extra large size for women you hear some nice size clothing for men and children but nothing but extra large size women. And if you do decide to go to this place that's on Fairmont avenue avenue make sure you bring something to sit down on for a really long time and it's not good and also bring something to read and an umbrella to shade yourself from the Sun cuz it does get hot if you're going to stand there all day long for a few hours and wait your turn. Number 13 bus from one of any one of the three trolley stations but you can get it from the Green from the green line by Greenville graniteville on University avenue over there El cajon boulevard and you can get it at the Euclid trolley& be stop station to go up the hill to go to bridge of Hope pick up food and clothing on those certain date on certain days only

A wonderful place to donate usable goods. Provides community and services for those in need.read more

San Diego Community Living Services

4.0

Going through a lot right now my worker Arianna and the head worker Parvin are really there for me…read moreat my hardest. I went through a moving situation and I got help with it very well through the company and now I'm on my way to moving to a new apartment soon. The office is sweet and comfortable the client always gets a regional center CK which is cool when I need a question I can also ask help from anyone and the bus isn't far to get to the office. As a client I'm offered a bus pass every month upload which is cool I love it!! Service is wonderful!

I have been working here for almost 2 years now and it is an amazing place to work. They really…read morecare about their clients and always go above and beyond for them. We're like a family here. I would highly recommend having services with us!

Rebuilding Together San Diego

(2 reviews)

I came to visit this store after seeing it on social media. The video did not do it justice! I was…read moreexpecting some good things but it was all in amazing condition or still sealed in the package and the costs we a steal! Talking to the Cheryl the executive director she shared with me that everything new is always priced below the lowest listed price so people can save money while supporting their local community. The door she showed me was $90-140 online at Lowes and she had it priced around $65 Brand new! If this was a regular store and not a non profit I would keep the secret. Since the cause helps locas with housing I will 100% come here for my projects before I got to the store and I hope other do too!

As a community service provider there are some that work for themselves under a nonprofit status…read moreand then there are others that more fully serve the community. Rebuilding Together San Diego is definitely a group that is determined to provide for the betterment of the community. I am grateful for our opportunity to work with them in the good work they do.

Jewish Family Service

3.0

(22 reviews)

This is such a wonderful organization! They have so many programs, for seniors, for food…read moreinsecurity, for immigration and other things. Folks contacting them should keep in mind that things are sometimes *slow* now because of staff layoffs forced by federal budget cuts! And meanwhile, so many more people need help, whether with groceries, legal services, mental health or other things! But once clients are processed in the system, the staff is really wonderful and treats clients like family. The Corner Market provides a "shopping experience" for folks who are having trouble with grocery bills where people get to choose their own items, rather than getting stuck with a standard basket of flour, cheese, etc. They have fresh produce, sometimes brought from volunteers' trees, or rescued from grocery stores. They also provide free legal services with regard to immigration (though keep in mind again that there are only so many of them, and right now they don't have as much staff as they used to when they had grants). Overall, a wonderful organization, with really loving and caring staff. (if you're thinking of volunteering, it's a great place to do it! You need to be cleared with a background check, training and fingerprinting, to protect clients!)

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You Saved Me Foundation

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