Community Services/Non-Profits in Altadena, CA

“I love this little shop because it is really inexpensive and has some great designer brands and shoes most of the time! I used to shop here years ago. Because the business is small and has limited space, you will need to say "excuse me" frequently. High-quality apparel may be obtained at rock-bottom costs here. You won't find a better deal anywhere else.”

“I am diabetic and the meal’s help me so much to keep my blood sugar level low. They have a desert ‘blueberry bread’ it doesn’t affect my blood sugar levels and taste delicious.”

“Pasadena MoW helped me while I was on medical leave and unable to arrange my own meals. Such a blessing and relief to have reliable assistance and not have to worry about meal planning or preparation and focus on recovery.”

“I'm writing this review as a volunteer. Once I got adjusted to working from home, my schedule allowed for a little flexibility and I wanted to support my community in some way. MoWLB was one of a few organizations that came up, so I completed their online form from their website (mowlb.org/volunteer-2) and I received an email and text message a couple days later. The volunteer options are food packer, administrative support, driver and/or friendly visitor. I selected to be a driver and friendly visitor. The time for these positions are from 10am-12pm, Monday through Friday, while food packers have an earlier shift. Lisa and Calinda are the ones who coordinate with the volunteers and interns. They are really kind, organized and appreciative of any and all help! They set me up with a few veterans at first to show me the ropes of understanding the routes, process of bagging the meals and the nuances of getting to clients' homes. We are required to wear masks and they offer gloves as well as hand sanitizer. The most surprising discovery in my training though, was the inconsistency of sanitizing. People wore gloves, but they touched various doors, Gates, keypads, buttons for elevators, and bagged meals! No one really emphasized or stressed the importance of sanitizing hands between deliveries. I did not wear gloves, but made sure to sanitize my hands after each delivery. I worried that the elderly clients would get Covid-19, but during the several months of volunteering, there were no reports of clients getting the virus!! Perhaps, this goes to show the virus isn't as easily contracted by surfaces. I was sad to inform Lisa and Calinda that my summer break is over and I will be returning to work next week with an anticipated busy fall semester (WFH), but once things start to settle, which I hope it does, I will return to help again. The volunteers and clients are the sweetest and I really enjoyed working with everyone there!”

“When I place with five acres I started off back because I didn't want to be there. Then I got use to the place and I started to love the staff there. Two people there treated like family. It was really nice and big and love there.”