Annenberg Access Center - The People Concern - Santa Monica, California

The I. M.

Thank you for consistently providing food for the homeless community in L.A. and giving folks a safer alternative to stay other than Skid Row while transitioning into the system and figuring out housing.
The Thanksgiving meals and gift bags were so good!

Aaron R.

Was referred to by 211, came and requested assistance with an employee, was told I couldn't enter because I don't live there. And that he would call the police if I don't vacate the area. I refused because I needed a place to rest for tonight and not enough to make the trip to Long Beach shelter for it was too long. Called 211 again, was told to relay the situation to the police, waited for almost 2 hours but no show. Talk to some residents in the meantime and one of them mentioned that this shelter is meant for homeless drug users and I definitely don't fit that subscription. Finally decided to leave, the point is that the program there has two left feet, no compassion, and definitely a place to avoid unless you're desperate.

-Aaron V.R.

Sandra L.

Their trying to help people. Maybe quick or fast but their trying and many don't even want nothing to do with the houseless. Sad but these folks are trying to make a difference. I am grateful to all who do The Lord's work. God bless them.

Swiftie

No phone pickups before 430 on friday....

Called again before 5 on weds. No answer.

They tell you oh someone's going to call you right back and don't explain their massive amount of closures during the week

Warren T.

for safety reasons, if you can try to stay away from this place..its running unethically. fall 2024. there's also safety concerns functionally as well with staff conduct.

Paul S.

Not a great place to be honest, staff are terrible. The shower and laundry service is out of order quite often.

Javier L. J.

They refuse to give lockers. They're not normal everyday workers. I'm forced to carry laundry weight. They gave open wrapper snack in lunch. Fake assembly of sandwich.

Robert A. (.

This is by far one of the most efficient multi service provider for the homeless. They have lockers for those with mental or physical limitations. provide identification vouchers, showers, mail services, and caseworks that will provide the right directions for those to take the steps to get off the streets.

They provide medical service services for any medical need via in house or referral. I was impressed my first walk in visit i accomplished more than what would have taken at least half a year to tend to with golden valley.

Kudos to the upper echelon management not only does their vision sound promising but they go through with the vision making it a reality for those who realy want to transition from the streets to becoming a tax paying home renting citizen.

They also provide clothes and meals at crusading tines and is always seeking donations to clothe those in need.