Community Services/Non-Profits in Escondido, CA

“After losing our two precious baby pups 2 years ago, we finally started the process of trying to find a new love. We spent weeks looking and figuring out how all the processes work. My husband even gotten scammed out of lots of money a couple of times. We were on the verge of giving up when we did one last search online and did we ever luck out finding Suzanne at TLC. We even called since we had had the bad experiences recently. Suzanne was very kind and caring on the phone. She helped us figure out where the adoption application was so we submitted it asap. We had found what looked like our new love, Violet. We got to see not only pictures but videos. When we got Violet, she was just like the pictures and videos depicted. As of 2 hours having her, we feel that Violet is the perfect fit for us! Thank you Suzanne and TLC for the smooth process. If you want a kind, caring, knowledgeable place to find a dog, please check out TLC K9 Rescue!!”

“Outstanding group of people working to help others and supporting those that work to do the same. Super clean and friendly group of people. I'm not a member, but my group regularly uses their location and they are extremely supportive.”

“My time at the Self-Realization Fellowship Hidden Valley Ashram has been nothing short of transformational. Nestled in the serene embrace of nature, this ashram offers a perfect blend of tranquility and spiritual vibrancy.From the moment I set foot on the grounds, I was enveloped in an atmosphere of peace and profound spiritual energy. The ashram’s well-structured program provided a balanced mix of meditation, service (seva), and study, allowing for both personal reflection and community engagement.The accommodations and facilities are thoughtfully designed, fostering simplicity and mindfulness. The meals, mostly vegetarian, are nutritious and lovingly prepared, contributing to the overall sense of well-being.What truly sets Hidden Valley apart, however, is its community. The monks, staff, and fellow seekers are genuinely compassionate and dedicated to the path of Self-Realization as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. The guidance and teachings offered here are deeply rooted in Yogananda’s teachings, providing both practical and profound insights for spiritual living.For anyone seeking a retreat to deepen their spiritual practice, find inner peace, or simply to recharge in a sacred environment, Hidden Valley Ashram is a treasure waiting to be discovered. This sacred space has left an indelible mark on my heart, and I look forward to returning.Jai Guru!”

“Salvation Army is awesome! The people who work at the store location on Washington has the nicest people and management. They are super helpful and I love the quality of the items there. They even get donations from local furniture stores and often have new nice stuff! I don't think I've ever been there before without finding something I love!!”

“The people are always nice & ?. You sometimes have to go several times to get the things you need. But when you go always get great awesome things with great $$.”

“The experience was ok but was not happy that they ran out of jalapeños. My popcorn just doesn't taste good without jalapeños. Don't see why the manager didnt just go next door to Smart and Final and get a couple of giant cans of 'peńos so we could all be happy.”

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“A nice Banquet Hall rental facility with a stage, full service Kitchen, Large Men's & Woman's Bathroom's, ample Parking with Handicapped parking. Nice quiet neighborhood off of Mission/ Rose..”

“This was great! We say a variety show. The stage and seating were not a problem. We had 3 handicapped people with us using walkers, they took us straight up to our seats on an elevator. I'm going to continue to go to shows here. It was wonderful.”

“These guys are great! I donate when I can, and when I do get the chance to see them when they pick up, the guys have always been so polite and friendly. Good way to represent!”

“What a fantastic Goodwill Outlet! When I travel for work I love visiting the outlets in the area, and this one did not disappoint. The best part are the employees. They are so nice and very helpful.

You definitely want to get there early to secure parking, as it gets full quickly.

There is no need to get in line for entrance. About 10 minutes before opening they pass out raffle tickets to everyone. At opening, they draw the tickets and that's the order you are let in.

If you are one of the first in, head left, grab a cart and go into that room by the carts with big boxes and bins. Try to secure a large tall plastic bin or large cardboard box because the first customers to get to those can dig through, while no one else is allowed until they're done. They toss their unwanted items into a shallower/lower bin that anyone can go through, though really only one, max two people can fit to look through.

If you love spending a few hours looking for treasures, you'll absolutely find them here. This is a great store and I can't wait to return.”

“This place is awesome I needed a simple copy and they helped me the staff are very nice extremely helpful didn't think twice about helping me I recommend this place if you need a little help with food or a sdge bill”

“I LOVE THIS PLACE! Mountain Shadows provides their Residential, Day Program and Outreach Support services in the best possible way! This is a challenging environment in every way; and yet the management team has managed to provide the best living and programing available for this population. Staff here are amazing every day, giving so much more than their pay reflects. Thank you! Mountain Shadows is a premier non-profit caring for individuals with severe disabilities; no easy task on limited state funding! The 29th ANNUAL GOLF fundraiser just concluded and was another great success; thanks to a dedicated team which plans this event. All funds generated from fundraisers, donations and planned giving go directly to support Mountain Shadows clients! I'm so lucky to be a small part of such a wonderful place! Thank you!!!”

“I cannot say enough about how wonderful the thrift store is and all the people who run it I will be in soon to take them home for helping me so much a few months ago. Love, Kathy.”

“The week my father, Clifford Favorite passed (Jan. 8th), his wedding ring (that he wore everyday for 59 years) went missing in either Vista or the Escondido area. The ring is a white gold band with an inscription of my parents initials and wedding date inside: "MCF CJF 12/26/59". If found - PLEASE add a message here and I will message you back. The family is heartbroken it is gone. Thank you, Brian (Cliff's son) ALSO: Oak Hill staff are caring, helpful, organized, clean and comfortable. Everyone were very authentic and caring during a difficult time. Highly recommend.”