great service, staff was very helpful…read more easy to find. easy access. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

I was in Escondido and decided to stop by and thrift a bit…read more Pros: -free parking lot (they were also accepting donations in the parking lot) -variety of items: clothes, furniture, home items, media Cons: -n/a Other: -ending up leaving with a Disneyland CD for $1.00 total. Great deal!

First time fostering cats and I couldn't have asked for a better organization to shepherd my…read moreexperience. Steph spent dedicated time and care to work with me and monitor the wellbeing of the kittens I was given everything I needed (bed, food, litter, toys, etc) but not only that - a fantastic ample support for asking questions and sharing progress with the larger team of volunteers. What I love about this organization is that they genuinely care about the pets they take in and are willing to go the extra mile and due diligence to save and protect every little soul. Each volunteer working for this organization genuinely cares.

we "fostered-to-adopt" a kitten from Furballs Furever and it was an easy, wonderful experience. We…read moremainly dealt with Haley and she helped make the whole process seamless from start to finish. I would recommend this rescue to anyone. A+.

Just recently found out about this place nearby and the plethora of activities they have for all…read moreages. So far, classes have been affordable and friendly, and I love the convenience of being able to sign up for classes online through the City of Escondido website. I look forward to exploring more of what they have to offer.

My friend hosted her baby shower here in the Vineyard room. Very nice community center with a…read moreplethora of rooms. However not that there's much anyone can do about it now, the layout of the rooms are not ideal. Our event room was right across from another event going on (lots of traffic and occasional sound interruptions), and in order to get to the vineyard room, we had to walk through a narrow hallway, which isn't a problem but it seems common that all the parents/guests stand outside to watch their kids in the room, so it is a little awkward. Plenty of parking here, shaded and unshaded. The provided tables and chairs were great! The room was an empty canvas for you to paint the world.

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 have never adopted from a foster before and I do not regret it one bit!!! Liraz is an exceptional…read moreperson and an amazing dog/foster mom. You can tell by how the puppies/dogs respond around her. She is a very honest, sweet, informative doggy foster mom. She provided information from toys, food & extensive doggy tips. She is always responsive by phone and text. Even when I text her late at night, she is always responding! Before the actual adopting day, she would send you pictures of your puppy to keep you updated. Truthfully, she and how Art and paw animal rescue is ran, should be an example of how all the animal rescues should be. I adopted my puppy from a group of 9 puppies and she knew everything about each and every single one of them. One thing I appreciate about her is, she doesn't get motivated by money but rather she truly cares for the dogs and want them to find the perfect home. She really takes the time to find the perfect home for each dog! You will not regret adopting! Also her company is ran from donations so please head onto the website and donate (: Thank you Liraz for the amazing experience.

We are animal lovers and have 3 of them already enjoying all their lives with us. We can't even…read moreplan a vacation without finding a pet sitter, house sitter for the house while we are gone... Unless those are met, we do not take a vacation. On last Saturday, we went to Petsmart to get some dog food and cat food. My wife found this lovely dog that she would not leave without her. Art and Paws Animal Rescue went through all the questions about our living environment to make sure the dog was going to a right place, made sure that we were committed, not compulsive and showed us the papers with medical history and everything. Lulu is so happy being with other brothers and a sister and fit right in without hesitation. There are some dog rescues that only concentrate on making dogs adopted but Art and Paws Rescue really care for the dogs and we felt the right thing as dog owners. I already sent them thank you email plus lots of pictures ans will follow up with them continuously. Great job "Art & Paws Animal Rescue" and thank you for letting us having Lulu.

My experience with Interfaith has been exceptional. I am grateful for the opportunity to enhance my…read moreown life and return to a prosperous existence. My VA Case Manager Maria goes above and beyond to help me be successful with the Recuperative Care Program while my VA Nurse Katina goes the extra mile to ensure my health continues to improve. This place saved my life. Thank you to everyone employed there who helped support my care and give 100% effort to ensure my success with recovery of my injuries. God bless! - Bryan

I had a very disappointing experience with Interfaith Community Services at their 1820 S Escondido…read moreBlvd location. I reached out for help through their homeless prevention program during a really difficult time, but the level of professionalism and organization I encountered was deeply concerning. Communication was inconsistent, and it was nearly impossible to get clear, timely updates about my case. I often felt like I was being given vague or conflicting information and there seemed to be favoritism to one specific population. What stood out most was the overall lack of professionalism within the office. There appeared to be internal dynamics and distractions that interfered with the quality and reliability of services being provided. Such as office flirtations and it seemed obvious that these coworkers seemed to be in a "personal" relationship. As a client seeking support, it was frustrating to feel like my situation wasn't being treated with the seriousness it deserved. Programs like this are meant to support people in vulnerable situations, but my experience felt disorganized, impersonal, and dismissive. I hope the organization takes a closer look at how their office is being run and makes improvements to ensure clients receive the consistent, respectful support they need.

This center has been an amazing resource for me to keep a healthy mind after military service. I am…read morevery thankful to have a place like this in my community.

Transitioned!! That's what it's all about! Change is good. Also... Constant. This service will make…read moreit easier!

Russell, Kathy, and the team at Veterans Transition Support, I humbly thank you all for your love…read moreand support! The loving and caring of giving back to all of us veterans! Your time, dedication, and support to fellow brothers and sisters in arms as well as spouses is the utmost, absolute most professional care I've known and received! You all have helped hundreds in getting and pursuing exciting careers allowing us to find jobs and provide for our families! Thank you all so much for giving back to those who gave all! Thank you for your service to our country and our veterans! I love and thank you guys for providing this goldmine of certifications for us!

Really love this place. On my first day coming i already bought six clothes, and they're super…read morecheap! Definitely recommend this place.

If you have the time and patience, this can be a great way to find some kids clothes, adult clothes…read moreand other items. The clothes are all mixed together and not separated by size, color or gender. Though, if you ask one of the associates, they'll point you to the best place to find what youre looking for. You'll still have to do some digging/searching, however. To my surprise, many of the items were actually in great condition and not damaged, faded or pilled. Some still had original tags on them. The store and clothes weren't smelly, which was a huge plus. They also have two bathrooms available, which appear to be clean. I purchased 6 T-shirts, a pair of sunglasses, a pair of shorts, and a Sunday Afternoons hat for just $11.40. I then went back and got a furniture item because it was priced really well. It's a better deal than regular thrift stores if you can take time out of your day to sift through all the items.

I can't say enough amazing things about Lovely Hearts! This incredible nonprofit gifted me a trip…read moreto Cambodia, where I had the opportunity to visit breath taking temples and sacred sites while also giving back to the local community. We visited both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Able to get a deep dive into the world of Cambodia. One of the most impactful partss of the trip was volunteering at schools, where I got too connect with children and help those who are less fortunate. Seeing the smiles on their faces and experiencing their warmth was truly humbling. Lovely Hearts made sure everything was well organized, from travel logistics to meaningful service opportunities, making this both an eye-opening and deeply fulfilling experience. If you're looking for an organization that truly changes lives....both for volunteers and the people they serve.....Lovely Hearts is it. Thank you for giving me a chance to see the world in a new way. #NonProfit #GiveBack #Cambodia #TravelWithPurpose #LovelyHearts

From the owner: Our Nonprofit is on a mission to bridge communities through education empowerment, community…read moreservice, and purposeful tourism. We help you get engaged in helping your own community with your own talents and strengths, while helping connect you to a bigger world, where you can take a tour with us to Cambodia to help out, building water wells, helping at schools, seeing Temples, and all that your heart desires. We are unique because our tours are individualized with your interests, which is also how we help bridge people with community service. We make sure you have a wonderful, good experience and feel more connected with your community. We raise money to give back to our communities by being hands on. Our goal is to not only empower through learning and education endeavors, but to also help individuals learn more about other helpful programs, while potentially even getting the training and experience you need to apply for a job or to elevate your experience. We try to attend events and street fairs, while making sure our community members feel cared for and connected. Our first year we raised over $13k on our mission. All the money raised was given back to the community. Our current international projects are mostly in Cambodia, where we have build an NGO from the ground up, have set up educational classes at Tiny Toones Cambodia, and we hope to continue expanding. This year, we were already able to gift a volunteer scholarship for an application to help in Cambodia.