Don't waste your time. There are many organizations out there who will love and value you and your…read moretime. I started to volunteer with this organization, and it was the most insulting experience I have ever came across. I did close to all of the work and assignments told aside of 2, we as a group of trainees were told that we would get a follow up email individually on anything lingering. As I waited for Jaimes follow up email she gaslighted me instead and made it seem as if I was not interested and then questioning my ability to follow through. I went through weeks of training giving 3 hours twice weekly, reached out to 3 people to use as for a reference, went to dmv for my printout, did 2 over an hour interviews, paid money out of my own pocket to drive to pacific beach to get my fingerprints scan, and sent emails in a timely manner to communicate. With all that said. Jamie continued to question my interest in the program. I reachedout to her direct supervior to give feed back and her Supervisor Jenna who was also condescending to me when it came to me voicing my concern about my interaction with Jamie. If she's been so supportive to others and followed up with others and did not gaslight others it makes me feel that it has to do with my race! There is no reason why she should not have shown me support or gratitude For my time and all I have done. I was one of the only Hispanics in my group and I was the only one they were treating poorly for no reason. Even more so to think that if the bigger picture is to help a child and that was something they were truly concerned for they would be going above and beyond to make that happen instead they both treated me like I was less than. My advice is to volunteer your precious time with and organization and people who value and support you. Good luck out there to all of you amazing people who do volunteer work...

I am a CASA volunteer for this organization. They are a great organization, supporting children in…read morefoster care.

The hours are not 3-8 on weekdays and 12-6 on weekends I think that the door hours 2-6 weekdays 1-4…read moreSaturday closed Sunday are summer hours the yelp hours are school year hours

This place is amazing! I've been volunteering here for about a year. The owners and leaders are…read morevery nice and really care about people. The goal of this program is to reach troubled youth or endangered youth who may not have a safe place to go after school, but it is essentially a nonprofit the caters to all Tweens and teens. Kids from middle school to high school age can come in for free any day, play video games with friends, play pool, table tennis or board games with their friends. Everything is free, except the snacks, but kids can earn a free snack if they do a lesson with one of the leaders The goals of the lesson is to help kids choose a better path and create moral compasses, but they are completely optional. I like the lessons because they really give them hope and ability to make good decisions. The leaders are there to not just watch the kids, but become their friends and mentors through life. The center also occasionally has events for the kids that are free or if they have a fee the kids can either earn them through chores or lessons if they can't afford it.

Alright plus size baddies, this goodwill may have the biggest plus size selection I have seen! With…read morebrands from torrid, target, Lane Bryant, and various others. I just left with 5 items all for 37 dollars. There is a huge selection for everyone. Very clothes focused, the books aren't that great and the bric a brac section is small. But so many clothes and shoes to choose from! My new favorite goodwill.

Like most goodwill locations, a lot of the clothing is overpriced for a thrift store…read more $6 for a shirt that originally cost $8 from Walmart, that sort of thing. Tons of fast fashion new with tags.

I volunteered here with work, and it was great. We helped bag apples and other snacks so that kids…read morecould have healthy food after school. They do good work. Highly recommend spending some time giving back here.

It was very organize. Nice touch with video. Well explained. The place to volunteer for a good causeread more

I love momentum!!!!! I am so happy i found them for my daughter,She was struggling in kinder and…read moreshe is way above where she need to be thanks to Ivy. I have recommended momentum to lots of people and will continue because how much they have helped my daughter.

This little girl right here continues to AMAZE us everyday. She was 2 full grade levels behind in…read morereading & math & struggled so bad with her confidence in learning new things. Momentum has become part of our village. She has been going 2-3 times per week & has made huge progress. She jumped 4 reading levels in 1 school year & is now only 1 grade level behind. Thank You Ms. Jessica for the relationship, friendship, mentoring & LOVE you show my kiddo. Her confidence has grown, she loves to read everything! She has a desire to learn! Thank You Teri & staff for always welcoming my child, wether it be at her session or seeing you guys at community events around town.

Came by to drop off my boyfriend's lightly worn clothes. They were higher name brand items that I…read moredid not want to donate to good will (such as Nike, Guess, etc). I hope someone will enjoy these. It was very easy to drop off. I did see they have a ton of clothes (I feel usually it's women so definitely happy to donate some men's clothing). Everyone was very nice. It was super quick, just did a drop-off and asked for a paper for tax write-off. Would recommend to donate clothing that are still new or great condition here.

This place is so helpful and everyone is so kind, I needed help getting clothing and they provided…read moreeverything that i needed and more. Everything was amazing quality or new with tags still. I'm so grateful

Cute little library and friendly staff. But they are definitely in need of a new location, seems…read morelike they have been there forever. They're raising funds for a new library and I hope that can happen soon!

For many years, I voted at the Santee branch of the San Diego County Library. The ladies there were…read moreknowledgeable and helpful, and I always enjoyed the childhood memories that the smell of the library brought back for me. But shame on me: in recent years, I've contributed to the slow unraveling of American society by shunning the small but community-centric offerings of the local public library. I want to blame TV and the internet, Amazon and TikTok, but that's a childish dodge, obvious and irresponsible, like blaming the rain for ruining my car's interior, instead of myself, for not putting up my windows. Libraries are - have always been - more than simple book repositories. They're classrooms; study halls; venues for public meetings; and "third places", where people can relax and interact with folks other than those they know from home and at work. Like many Americans, I've found technologies and places to stand in for the library. Much of the research and reading I do, I do online; and when I want the bustle of strangers, I sit in coffee shops. [half-hour long pause] I was going to add something here about the charming old-fashioned American tradition of submitting ballots at a library or other public venue, and I was going to ruefully assert that COVID-19 is to blame for my having stopped doing so. But COVID-19 isn't the threat it used to be, and the ugly truth is that I'm afraid to go into crowds of gun-totin', antisocial, right-wing extremist MAGA nutjobs whose attention is focused on politics, and who would rather see their fellow citizens shot dead than to see their candidates lose fair elections. I miss the library, but I'm not willing to die for it.

NOTE: My review was for their Santa Monica storefront, which has since closed…read more It's a non-profit, and this is the storefront. I owe a lot to this place, and I'll tell ya why: I decided it was time to learn to crochet. I investigated most of the local yarn shops around my home. I finally chose Stitches from the Heart because they are good folks doing great things for so many. I walked in one day, and within a few minutes I was sitting down with the most personable, generous and positive woman named Peggy, and ended up spending an hour as she patiently taught me the basics of crochet. I purchased just a few things to get me started at home, and did so with a smile, knowing that the proceeds of purchases go to things like boxing up and shipping all of the donated baby blankets and clothing to hospitals all around the country. Stitches from the Heart is a good thing. So pleased that this organization exists, and that the place is so inviting that anyone can just walk right in an receive some warm guidance from one of the volunteers there. Thank you so much -- and the biggest thanks of all to Peggy!

I feel really guilty rating this place only four stars…read more.. Yes, they are a nonprofit. The prices are reasonable. But the selection is...well...the same as Michaels. I'd buy from here only to support the nonprofit but other than the fact that they have misti alpaca yarn here, there's not much else here of interest in the midst of all the bargain and novelty yarn, not really even high end wools or nice baby yarns (although I will admit there is no snooty attitude ;) ). There's some good books, there's an okay selection of knitting accessories...don't look at the purse handles.... What was of interest was that some of the knitted/crocheted items that were donated end up being sold at this store, and occasionally you might come across something nice in there for those times you want stocking stuffers. Consider felting and/or dyeing some of these to make them nicer though, sometimes the colors are...well...they leave something to be desired.

Amazingly cozy hole in the wall with too many weekly events…read moreto list here. Great bartenders with moderately priced drinks and majority of patrons great, unpretentious and fun!

The best club in east county and in San Diego county everyone know every one I bring my parents…read morehere and don't have to worry about anything

We met our fur baby through TAP at an adoption event in San Diego, and it was such a special…read moreexperience. The event was great. We got to meet a lot of adorable dogs, and one little guy instantly stole our hearts. What really stood out was how thoughtful and thorough TAP's process is. There was no pressure to adopt on the spot, which we really appreciated. After the event, we completed an application and received clear next steps. The following week, our foster brought him to our home so we could spend more time together. That confirmed everything we felt at the event. TAP conducted a home visit and checked our references, and it was clear throughout the process that they truly care about the well being of their animals and making the right match. Our foster was amazing, so kind and supportive. When we brought our little guy home, she sent him with his toys, some food, and a sweet note, which meant so much to us. Such a wonderful experience overall, and now our home is filled with love, laughter, and lots of snuggles.

If you're on the fence about fostering, I highly suggest this rescue. I have been with TAP since…read more2017 as a volunteer and foster. They are extremely flexible with scheduling of volunteering and there are many different types of fostering opportunities. They provide food, supplies, veterinary care, and any other items your foster dog may need. Your contribution is the home and time. They also have a coordinator that matches you with a dog/cat that will match your lifestyle or situation such as small apartment spaces or other pets/kids. The coordinator is extremely communicative and prompt. Another great option is temporary foster for when long-term fosters go on vacation or when certain animals need a foster home if the kennel is full. This is a great opportunity to do a trial run on fostering or if you can't make a longer commitment. I have fostered several dogs from this rescue and make a monthly contribution when I can't house another pup. I continue to be inspired by their amazing work. Lauren shares many videos about the very real situations and struggles of being a rescue. Funding is extremely difficult but rest assured that your time, efforts and money donated are going to an excellent place. Even sending $5 over Venmo helps put a drop in the bucket!