This is a great cause. I have volunteered here more than 20 times with my 13 year old. It is great…read moreto find places that allow kids that young. As much as the cause is great, I have observed on a regular basis team members being short and harsh with my kid if god forbids he drops a grain of rice. But not only that. These people should learn that there is a way of saying things and should practice gratitude a little more....

This is an awesome program that benefits so many deprived children in times of need in the USA and…read morearound the world. Pretty shameful for one review to complain that his teenage son had to pay $20.00 to volunteer. The money is used to pay for the food and transporation around the world. Would have been more appropriate to pay for his son to reinforce what a good deed it is. Cudos to the teenager who wanted to help in anyway.

Safe food pantry, with security cameras out front at least for those in need. I understand the…read moreprocess to receive food can take all day because it requires waiting in line for a number early in the day, then returning later in the day when the number is called and people receive food. That seems like it would be very impactful to people's lives, if they need to spend the better part of any given day to receive food. That means a 20% loss of potential time to find work for the week. And even more than that because they may miss calls or otherwise be unavailable to attend to jobs business from previous applications for the better part of a day. It also seems like a lot of time in transit to go back and forth twice from home to the pantry, unnecessarily polluting our air from exhaust from combustion engines in vehicles and power plants where electricity is generated, not to mention the cost for gas and maintenance or vehicles for people who cannot afford it. It seems like a raffle where names are randomly selected from the list of people who have registered online in the morning would be a better service to the customers but I guess the implication is that these people's time is not important because they are not working and they deserve to wait in line for hours during cold mornings, standing on cement. At least there is shelter from the awning for the first people who arrive but the others bake in sunshine. Often the later people to arrive don't even wait in line because there is no room to actually do so, so they wander around the parking lot. Compared to the competition, I hear this is a food pantry but still lacking in services required for humane delivery. I won't even start to share the rumors I've heard about how badly people are treated by some staff and some volunteers, as well as people dropping off food. Suffice it to say that there seems to be an 'Us and Them' phenomenon going on amongst providers, despite their sometimes apparent good intentions.

If you use the food pantry get there early as numbers go quickly. That said, the people that work…read morehere are friendly and helpful. They give a wide variety of food & are really organized. This a good place to go if you need food.

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Super kind and wonderfully managed organization. Gives assistance and hope to people in need. With…read moreas low as just ONE DOLLAR a month they can help change people's lives. Best wishes and hope that many people donate. Thank you to them for the work they do.

Always a pleasant experience. Staff and manager are always helpful and friendly…read more Stock is neatly arranged and buyable. Not only is Shepard's Gate worth a visit, but they support our community.

This review is written as an observer at a distance given lack of access during the recovery…read moreprocess. Most info gained through family members who have had direct contact and my own research. This program and organization is unlike any other I've seen or heard of. While being very structured in many ways such as lack of outside communication for most of 11 months, this allows the individual to step out from under the burden upon them, long enough to make the personal changes needed. The facilities are excellent, and the needs of the participants are well met. Religion may not be your thing, but if accepting God into your life helps reduce the anxiety, or other inhibiting factors, why not? If participants learn to think about their actions prior to acting, they learn to avoid problems, and get help when they recognize it on the horizon. Those are much needed skills today. The support shepherds gate receives from all the churches in the tri-valley area is nothing short of amazing! It is evident by the volunteer support the organization receives. This program has attendees learning coping skills necessary to live functionally in today's world. They help them develop computer skills. They help them interview for and get employment. They have access to every resource from sponsors to doctors and therapists. Attendees of the program seem very positive. Some refuse to play by the rules and are removed from the program. In the end this is a free 11 month program. Not because insurance is covering it, they don't charge. Yes that's written correctly. This is a program that gives the time needed to move to a new lifestyle, and have stabilization. I can't imagine what this would cost otherwise. When it seems like everyone's got an angle to rob you blind, here is the purest form of love and support. I had my reservations given its structure. But the feedback is outstanding.

I speak with one of their volunteers fairly often and she has been wonderful with helping me in my…read moreefforts to rescue cats. This is one rescue that has proven to be doing great work. If you are thinking of an organization to donate to, feel confident that Paws in Need is legit and will put the money to good use. (However, one lady there is really rude and I had a very negative phone call with her. I won't let her sour my view of the organization as a whole and I hope you won't either - just in case you encounter her on the other end of the phone line!)

Paws In Need is a really great resource to those individuals truly suffering because their beloved…read moreanimal is in need of veterinary care. Paws In Need offers financial assistance for individuals with Companion Animals who are struggling financially and who are in need of Urgent Care or Advanced Procedures for their animals. More specifically, Paws In Need offers assistance to those individuals with extremely low or fixed incomes, such as Senior Citizens and People who are Disabled, and to those individuals who are destitute, such as individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Paws In Need also offers financial assistance for spaying & neutering animals as well, so that they can assist in reducing the population of animals in our already overcrowded animal shelters. Please don't hesitate to support this wonderful, life saving foundation, as these individuals deeply love and truly depend on their Companion Animals. If you'd like to help Paws In Need, you can donate your time as a volunteer, you can donate financially, and/or you can even donate your vehicle!

The Staff here have power trip. They are rude and disrespectful; they make it hard to another…read moreagency to want to work with them. I have seen them treat white people better than they do color folks. The place is so inconvenient for anyone to even pick up food. If you are with any agency, they think it's okay for them to be disrespectful to you but once you remind them to be kind, they take it up their ass to make up a whole fake ass story to make it look like you're the problem. An organization that help people? their mission statement is ass just like their workers. Those nasty ass attitude and disrespect from their workers is not worth coming here to use their services. If I wanted to be yelled at and have lies being told about me, I rather hear it from my own mother.

I was so heartbroken and discriminated . I stood in the line and I waited for my turn. They turned…read moreme away because I am handicap and I was on a mobility scooter. They said I needed to walk in there which made me feel so humiliated. I could not eat because I could not walk. They had tons of people around that could've supported and helped me get the food but instead they made me feel like I was unworthy. I will never go to this place again I felt like they were heartless.

DONT EVER SEND YOUR CHILD HERE!!!! My little sister ran away from home we notified the police that…read moreshe was a runaway. This so called group hid the fact that she was at pwc while being missing just crazy very unprofessional.. and this is not the only time they also hid the fact that my little sister was doing drugs instead of calling us to notify that something is wrong with her they let her sleep it off just crazy very untrustworthy we put our little sister thinking she was gonna get help but NO just another outlet for her to do more bad things. Don't let your kids be apart of this program.! They will come out worse...They should be shut down!

From the owner: It is time we take responsibility for the youths in our communities and help them in ways that will…read morebenefit the rest of their lives. At People Who Care (PWC), our nonprofit outreach organization provides after school activities, vocational training, and employment opportunities for kids between the ages of 12 to 21. After-school hours are a critical time for these children, when healthy extra curricular activities can keep them out of trouble. We provide key activities, including: Vocational Training, Employment Opportunities, Monthly Individual Child Assessments, Academic and Educational Support, and Peer-Based Juvenile Delinquency Prevention.

I have utilized Rodney's services for years now and I have always found him helpful in every way…read more He goes over and above as he takes the time to explain to me what exactly is happening so that I can troubleshoot myself and is always available when I need his services. Thank you Rodney!

Very rarely will you find someone that loves to help people more than anything else. You will find…read moresuch a person at Computer Janitor.

We feel so incredibly lucky to have found RCD. Our daughter started there when she was just 8…read moremonths old, and from day one, we've been blown away by the love, care, and thoughtfulness of the entire staff, the babies absolutely thrive under Miss Gloria's care! The teachers are absolutely special, they are kind, nurturing, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child. It's such a comforting feeling to drop her off each day knowing she's in the best hands. We also really love RCD's play-based learning approach. It's been amazing to watch our daughter grow and she's made huge leaps academically and developmentally. She absolutely adores going to "school" and we can already see how it's laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. The facility is great, not brand new but very safe and setup great for the kids. The community is warm and welcoming, and on top of all that RCD is actually affordable for the quality of care and education they provide compared to other options in the area, it honestly checks every box. We're beyond grateful to be part of the RCD family. Thank you to all the amazing teachers and staff for creating such a wonderful, nurturing space for our daughter to learn, play, and thrive. The peace of mind makes leaving her in the mornings just a teensy bit easier :)

RCD has been a wonderful part of our lives for the past four years. From the moment we enrolled,…read morewe've experienced a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment. The staff are incredibly compassionate, the facilities are always clean and safe, and the curriculum is both engaging and thoughtfully designed. What makes RCD truly special is its connection to the Lutheran Church. It's more than just a preschool--it's a community. Being part of the church has added a deeper sense of belonging and support, and I'm especially grateful that my child has learned the foundational values of the Christian faith in such a loving setting. RCD is diverse, inclusive, interactive, and supportive. I recommend it to any family looking for a place where their child can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually, all while feeling safe and cared for.

Solid faith-based international nonprofit, focusing on the well-being and education of at risk kids…read morein Belize. PathLight provides an opportunity for church and teams to come together in Belize and roll up their sleeves on specific projects and get the work done cohesively alongside parents, students, teachers and schools in partnership with the community.

From the owner: PathLight International serves at-risk children in Belize by providing educational opportunities…read morethat integrate faith and learning. By working with volunteers, local schools, children's homes, churches, government agencies and non-profit groups, PathLight helps vulnerable children become the leaders of tomorrow.