Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Comments (199)
Its the Map Program on the property n they are great people
Was surprised to see someone old enough to be my mother sitting in front by entrance gate smoking Crack like it was the thing to do. Nobody said anything! Smh!!! What a joke!!!
I was told about 2 hour wait for a counselor, I ended up waiting almost six hours with them not able to do anything even though I was completely homeless due to the Fresno wonderful court system
Thanks again for all your help and support.
Feels more commercial than comfortable, definitely straight to the point,help the homeless in and out.
It was very difficult to finde a place to park. I had to step over people sleeping on the sidewalk, and when I got there I was told to return the next day. Other than that, it was ok. Your directions were a little tricky to follow because there is construction in that area. If its any helpful, my return trip was great.
Poverello is the place that everyone tells people to go, the police, DSS, churches, people around town. Everyone automatically states this, but that place is TINY! They dont have half the things they need to help the public. Its obvious that the business grads need to help with fundraising, construction, power, rooms, furniture, bathrooms. This place needs an extreme home makeover.
If you have a housing problem this group is here to provide real help. Great program...great staff...life changing help.
This place with the help of the staff like Ms.Aimee Garza who i called the Sunshine of the Huts in Poverello House, and with a case manager like Mr.James..its a place that will lift your spirits and give you the tools to a healthy and better life; Thanks to all that has help me to not only to find my own place but most importantly to be a better man and person to others. THANK YOU POVERELLO 🏠 HOUSE :
The guys pulling security the day I went in need of basic items (hygiene etc.) Were unnecessarily rude and unhelpful when I asked questions
This place is for the homeless but they offer other services here also
More staff needed to assist the high need for temporary shelter as twice i took a homeless person & it took 2hrs to get to 1 person ahead if us, SAD!! We left as too dangerous environment
This feeds homeless people. I was homeless in Fresno for 10-yrs. I ate at this place most of my homeless days. This establishment provides food and shelter for this countrys homeless people without askn any questions.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿😎
The staff were very nice and helpful
We all can fall on hard times. But the situation is looking worse each week. The pileup of trash needs to be removed. My heart goes out to the people that are living in the near by houses. They should have rights as well. I sincerely wish there was an easy fix for the homeless. I am greatful that Poverello House exists!!
Lunch was an awesome burger with REAL onion rings. I have a cabin in the Village of Hope which is run by the Poverello House. I thank God for a bed and a roof.
This place needs help in many ways. The map program asked me to come back with more personal information for a week and a half. My last meeting consisted of an insulting interview, being asking why I was there right after the interview and the conclusion was that It would take too long for them to help me and if I have any questions I can always come back.
Open air prison yard atmosphere
This place is like my second home. There are amazing people working here! They do the absolute best with what they have to serve a population that is in need. Dont listen to anything negative about this place, who else serves food to the homeless everyday, clothes them, and even tries to find housing for them? The answer is nobody does, period.
All the workers there is very help ful and theyll keep u fed God bless them...
Great place for three square meals a day!
Just wanted to say happy holidays and thank you for your assistance in alot of ways more than one. merry christmas from R.C.M thanks papa mike rest in our hearts and know the work and commitment still shows from all around, richard c. martinez
Never been there but Ive driven by it and all I can say is that if homeless in Fresno didnt have the paparella house there they would have a hard time even harder time than theyre having being homeless
God bless this place and all that enter rather it be for a hot meal,hot shower, medical care, dental clinic,women shelter and mens drug treatment program this place is nothing short of amazing! I encourage anyone who is lost, hungry, homeless or in need of a friend to come see the staff here they will do everything they can to help you . Thanks to all of them anyone can enter and be encouraged.The staff is super sweet.
Being able to know how much people donate and also giving the opportunity to help with your time of helping when you are there. Makes a big difference 😀😃
This non-profit entity provides a variety of much-needed services (hot meals, showers, laundry and more...) for the homeless population. Their brand of love is best described as tough love, but they do a lot of good work for people who have fallen on hard times.
They are only out for themselves. They like to line their pockets with government money. They dont really help the homeless. They feed us old food and then give us barely any services. They also sell things that are donated to farms and other entities. Pray that you never need their help because you will be disappointed.
It might look like the bad part of the area but its always good people there you need to respect the people there if your homeless or need somewhere to stay or something like that or hungry you could always go to the Poverello will feed you and let you use the restroom Ill let you take a shower my advising do not pick a fight with the homeless people
The Poverello House has helped me in so many ways! when I was down and out, they fed me, clothed me, gave me shelter and even helped find me housing assistance through the MAP Point@the POV. They gave me an opportunity to get off the street and gave me a fresh new start!! They blessed me with so much, I am so very grateful and appreciate each and every person that helps out down there. Thank you all for keeping Papa Mikes Dream Alive and making him proud (R.I.P.) God bless & continue doing Gods work!!! 👍 👏 🙌 👊
After jumped the fence swim the River run like a rabbit with an emigration officers behind me running like tortugas i finally made it to Fresno CA and my frist home was the poverello house. Muchas gracias and to papá Mike too. Gracias
I spent the last 5 years of my life homeless. Poverello can bring forth criticism from its homeless consumers in the same way teenagers criticize their parents. If it wasnt for the institution Papa Mike built from the ground up, I would have had no clothing, blankets, shelter, no place to just “exist”, no creative outlet, or support structure, Id have nowhere to shower, there would be nowhere for generous people to hand out blankets, Saturday coffee or nostalgic bowls of milk and cereal.But it DOES exist thanks to the generous heart and hard work of Papa Mike and all those called to his mission. I am fortunate enough to have had all those things and more. Thanks to the Poverello House and MAAP Point at the POV, Ive had a HOME where my boyfriend and I can build a foundation for a productive, fulfilling life both individually and together.So remember what you had before your first visit to the Poverello, and what you have now because they exist.And MAP does do what they say... But so many people want homes, they dont have time to remind you to get all your documents and stuff. If you bring them what they ask for (which they will make sure you get for free if any way possible) and bug them everyday about the status of your case once they have all your documents... YOU WILL GET ANY HELP YOU QUALIFY FOR! I PROMISE!
Thankful for these ppl for helping my husband get clean. Hes there at their rehab program. Its 6 months long. N a 6 month after care program to get you thru when you go home. Hes been there for 4 months and 1 week. Cant wait for Aug. 5th 2018 so he can come home. Thanks everyone there for being there for him and our family in our time of need. Much appreciated. Idk where we would all be if he wouldve never went. Amen to most of the staff and the Residents and of course the most important The Homeless Ppl that are the Clients. You all have no idea the impact u have made on us. We r homeless also but in Madera. So yes I cant wait for him to come HOME. Homeless or not, it dont matter. We are together and luv each other and stick together no matter what. I LUV U MY HUNNY BUNNY! Im so proud of u every day. I CANT EVEN BEGIN TO TELL U. Thank you to THE POV!!!
I cannot understand all the glowing reviews. This shelter has no respect for the concept of family and no compassion for the disabled. Pregnant women are required to lift heavy things, and they can forget about any chance to take a nap during the day. Truly disabled people get little assistance and seem to be discouraged from living at Poverello. I really hesitate to call this place a shelter, because it only offers uninsulated toolsheds in which to sleep. Not even real beds to sleep in—just cots or overturned milk crates with vermin-infested padding atop. Bedbugs prowl the drywall at night. No running water--just cesspool, standing-water sinks and reeking porta-potties that come summertime smell the way I imagine an abattoir to smell. How has the health department not shut this place down?If you come here, they will promise to help you find housing. Even if you jump through all their hoops, that housing will take years to come—if ever. Not even for veterans!I felt the need to set the record straight about all these positive reviews. They are the reason we chose this place (coming all the way from the Midwest to be gravely disappointed.) Living here has been my season in hell. I cannot understand all the glowing reviews.
I respect what they offer, not what they did to the homeless camped across the street. I have met many of these people and going and getting a job and get a real life aspect that society expects from all residents just isnt a possible alternative for so many and say every one of them decided to stay in a mission right, youd have no room. So the rest go to jail right? Where are you going to house the criminals? Who really were they harming? Or in the parks? Cruel cold world! Anyway, the Naomi House at the Pov.. Is a friggin joke. I personally stayed there until the old lady staff started lying about me because shes a b... and kicked me out for two days. The staff treat us like were there because were criminal and stupid. It was insulting the way we were yelled at and spoken to and that was just during the daily meetings!This is my personal opinion so I stay on the streets trying not to go to jail for trying to get warm in my blankets and rest. But what do I know, Ive always had conflicting issues with authority(due to asses like that with a power trip)
Poverello provides services to the homeless and those that need assistance. Great staff. I volunteer there and they do so much for the community and its not religious based which is respectful of all people and backgrounds.
They are doing a great job despite all the roadblocks in the program. Also my friend Aimee is doing an excellent job there!
Well they help a lot of people they never addressed the fact of all the litter that the people they help scattered all over the area makes it look run down and the businesses dont look like theyre doing well and spills into Fulton Street formerly known as Fulton Mall
The worst place in Fresno for the homeless that dont get the help they need shelters in Fresno are a joke
They do a great service to the community. Keep up the good work!
Greatest place when your homeless or run out of food at home they welcome all peoples to attend and they have good services to better your selves and programs for people w/ addictions to get the help they need... And also they have clinics for those that dont have medical.... And everyones kind and friendly....
Not for the faint of heart or if you just want to feel good about yourself! A place where if you need community service hours done quickly come here. You will do real work at times so be prepared...
I met some really great people down at the Poverello House I have this thing always say it could be you one day treat people the way you want to be treated God is always watching if your heart is not in it sit down they know who they are😇😇😇
They keep you alive but it depends on who is working whether they actually help you. Some of the guys who work there make fun of the people they are supposed to be helping. And some are just there for a job. One, Sam seems to be a good guy who is there to help.
A bit frieghtening for a person in a wheelchair.TP in dining hall--- for Restroom. One must get toilet paper to make a seat cover to wipe to dry hands and then take it all with you to the restroom.Unfortunately its very cold outside right now for medical situations. Which makes getting around its Poverello House very difficult for us.Local rescue missions medical respite program is up a flight of stairs not accessible to wheelchair individuals. As are quite a few of the shelters. Others such as Evangel home have no wheelchair ramp. So it looks like Fresno doesnt have much in the way to reach out to the wheelchair community.
Its. Ok far as them helping other an doing fore the home lesss an taking the time out an give people food clothes fore the kids an the shelter i can say they helped me an mines a couple of times an i do got to say is. They helpan helped a lots of peoples an there still helping others
I went to the pov to get my mail.and get a food basket!!
At the preparado house its not a very good service cuz my experience from there Ive learned a lot just for 2 days. Cuz the people work there they eat nice and healthy and the ones that dont work there they go eat there but the food they give to those people its a crappy food that they eat 2 comparing to those people that they work there they get better food in the people dont work there theyre not treating people evenly if they eat good everyone has to eat good but my point is they dont gifts healthy food to other people that they go there and thats not fair thats why I dont go to aparelho house anymore kiss what I see there and how they wash the dishes in the cups and the spoons its not cool they dont use soap they just use hot water to rinse the food out thats it
I don’t know what Fresno would do without this institution, it has helped thousands of people suffering from addiction to food insecurity and all forms of the downtrodden human condition. No person is turned away, a core value that’s has been instituted since Papa Poverello started his crusade to help those in need. A one man army against despair and hopelessness that grew into Poverello House. A place to eat, doggie daycare for those utilizing the services, and MAPS-a change agent that tirelessly looks for solutions for unemployment, housing, mental health and drug and alcohol treatment, to uplift and mainstream the disenfranchised among us. Papa Poverello’s dream continues under the leadership of Mr. Cruz a bright and savvy young man who believes deeply in the concept that there are no such thing as a “throw away person.”
Offers a warm meal and firm yet professional staff. the Map point department however is lacking find emergency housing in these dreaded fall and winter months on the streets of Fresno, CA.
They need to stop the city gave you money for free what did you do with it. You can not get what you havent put in. Once you lose it there is no coming back.
Really helpfull people, nice place, out side is durty from the people but its fine, I went over to Povelello my friend Lejon lives there (diddy)
Look all are doing is playing us fro money look they always playing games with me look everything i do is bad look they get a way with everything look am not the same as them look they do drugs all day and all night iand know it because i always see them look i love my money more then anything i do not need drugs to be happy look if they want someone hlep them out then they to do something new look if you look it up the only one that has money is me when i get done with the cops lowhouesing food samts. Amd wic and get my tax that they need to give fro 17 yrs that i been and my ssi from a kid and all my lawsuit that i have on them and fro killing my family t🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸♿🎦🚑🚨📵because i have it all down i put everything down
I want , need lot of things that I can onlylocate at the Pov. I burn up a great dealof energy and have many friends there.The are better then most of the food Iget at the place where I am living.
Because they helped me start a life by applying for all my identification papers so now I can go to college or get a job and even my own place so thank them for everything
Anytime Im near this place and its time to eat, I get in line and reaquaint myself with people Ive met over the years. Just because were down, it doesnt mean we are all bad
Mixed feelings they didnt help me out at all very rude!!!
They have plenty of resources to help people that are in need. Or theyll stir you in the right direction to obtain the help you need great job poverello house
Awesome place. Everyone go here. Go Viral about this. I am the Google review guy and Development for Twitter and Reviews for the World. I love this Job.
Can you guys pls, Help me out! Im a currently 19 years old and need a place to live for about a good amount of time, my parents are abusive and no family support, need your guys help, can you comes to avenal, ca and pick me up with my belongings and bless me with a place to stay
Warm meals safe place.I have gifted a warm blanket and sandals for my sore feet thank you.These men working hard to keep us safe.Thank you.Hope you planted the 🌹 plant for me.
If your down on your luck like i have been this place is awesome even if you have a family they will feed you and family great place thanks Papa Mike
Good people who truly care
Its a great resource the valley has and the people that work there are caring individuals
My wife and I go there every single day to eat and sup with the less fortunate you know those folks are people too and they deserve to be treated like human beings
I volunteer there, much is being done to feed the hungry and much more is needed. The homeless should be fed better- possible only with more donations and support.
Awesome staff, great place to go for anyone seeking resources. Loved working there as an intern : ) Miss you guys!
I eat there regular. Mainly because it gives me a balanced and wholesome meal. And the meals at times surprize me in their goodness
Excellent place to donate thet have docks for semi
This is where the homeless hang out.Its a volunteer place.Passes out bag lunches.Made them at church.Not sure about the facilities.I know they have s soup kitchen but never been there.
This place is a safe place for everyone to enjoy free food and hot coffee and hot meals and I love everyone and everything about the Poverello House and God bless the Poverello House and everyone there
Its hard to get past the crude people outside the gates to get help on the inside.... Not to mention a woman cant feel safe with no security outside to help
A beautiful place doing such a wonderful job in helping and changing so many lives ( doing Gods work)!!!!!❤❤❤
Yeah they say this place is supposed to be where homeless people come to get help but thats not at all what happened to me down there I was ostracized treated unfairly terrorized and it will forever be in my memory thank you Poverello House preciate it
This is a homeless shelter Center where they feed and give a place to sleep for a lot of homeless people and from my church Glory bound Ministries on Waterman Street off of California Street I work with our food bank and I drop food off to them to help Feed the Homeless
Great place to do volunteer work..outreach and help others. Wonderful facility
Great place alot of wonderful helping people.you guys are awesome.god bless you guys for all the hard work you guys do for the community.
This place has changed my life. Thank you to everyone who works and volunteers there.
Went there to volunteer for the holiday season. Great way to give back.
No one should go hungry in Fresno. They feed you and provide assistance for anyone down on the luck.
I appreciate their new secured donation drop off location. So glad they help so many!
Brought me back. Thank you so much. Now its about decisions.
Always a blessing to come here and help serve and make a difference in the world
Love this place cause they really knee how to treat people and how to make them feel good about est being alive
We tried dropping of a trailer full of new and used clothes /new clothes plus wrapped and lightly used toys but they only want new toys so needless to say beggars cant be choosers and Ill never waste my time or consideration for your needs at the Poverello House
I love that this place exists. Its not perfect but it tries to get a lot done for those in our community who need assistance.
With out pov. There would be no where else to y eat something
Great bunch of folks, friends make this rescue place extra awesome each and every day
I volunteered at Poverello house and they provide food for so many people. Anyone can be helped here.. They need more volunteers.Edit- now they changed volunteering time from 7:30 am to 8:00 am.
The Pov doesnt get enough credit. Its one of the few places assisting tge homeless stay off the street at night.
In a emergency the Maps and Poverello way completely there to help me with my needs
They treated me very nicely. The homeless people were kind.
If your hungry and need to take a shower this is the place to go they serve breakfast at 8 am lunch at 12 pm and dinner at 5 pm so if you are wandering the streets and need a place to go stop by the POV.
Its ok lit of different people.
I am very familiar with alot of the people that reside around there and therefore am very comfortable there.
Nice and clean area. If you need help with shelter, theyll help
This program is really helpful. They are great for helping out the Poor& homeless with food& shelter.
My cup overfloweth
They are great but xould do more for people before they get a home
This place genuinely helps out the less fortunate of Fresno. Great place to get help if needed
Bad experience if youre looking to volunteer your time do it somewhere else this place is run by ex-convicts who steal everything the management will treat you like a criminal for donating your time Absolutely no respect or dignity giving to anyone volunteering their time this place is the a pitta me of fraud
They could be better with theyre residents. High turnover rate probably means something is wrong there.
They really reach out and help the less fortunate people that dont have that some of us take for granted
Good people.
If you have eaten food from there since July 2018, get tested!!! That chef gave my brother a disease!!!!
Its ugly b7t theres food and clothes .you can shower get your clothes clean. And vet off the street.
Amazing organization that does so much for people in need.
If need help/resources, good staring place to get plugged in.
Great resources friendly and caring staff
Nice place for women and children to help them get back on their feet
Its a great place for coffee in the morning and hot meals
A great place for homeless people free food showers housing help
Great food and atmosphere.
Unless a church provides and cooks the food the food here is gross and tastes awful
Over loaded, but caring respectable place of help for anyone.
They arent edge what they used to be
They will help when you need it but long wait and some rude people.
Fantastic place helping the disadvantaged
Heart breaking grab your loved ones and volunteer or donate youll be a better person!
Smelled like pee every where and unsanitary to the max
Does a outstanding amount of outreach for the homeless, food, treatment program, clothing.
If your down on your luck, its worth eating there or watch a movie
I do like all the people
Love most of the people. Could be cleaner. Friendly atmosphere.
Here with my ministry ...youre not alone......serving the Lord Jesus Christ.Being the hands and feet of Jesus
Good for the homeless with no home or food
Took my dog to get neuter great service
Its a really nice park one of the best
One of the best places to come to for help food and a safe place !!
Would this place be safe for me I am pregnant I am 6 months
Do anybody knw what time the Fresno Mission is going to give out gifts?
Really like volunteering here and talking to new people
Awesome food, very nice people.
Not bad at all considering it being a shelter.
These people really helped me out.But you have to help your self.
Went to dental help, no one wood answer the door.
The workers there are very nice.
Hearts of gold! I wouldnt be where Im at without them! Thank you mama Mary
Its ok they help people if they need food
Got our COVID vaccines here
Great place to bring goods for the homeless
Maps is a great program. Everyone so helpful.
Love it
Great people,the food is hot and nutritional.
They feed you, keep trouble out the gates, offer services.
This place saved me from horrible things that could of happened. Thanks to three Mikes
A free lunch and homeless people cant beat that and no one cares if you pass out drunk on the side walk ether
They help you
Good People GOOD PLACE TO BE FOR HELP.
Provides the homeless with most their basic needs, meals are healthy.
Thanks for helping public in time of need
Good helping peoples that is in need of anything.
They dont even help families they turn children away
Volunteered here. An amazing and worthwhile experience
ENJOYED MEETING DIFFERENT PPL ON DIFFERENT WALK AND TALK
Always on top of things, ready to help the community
Good place to get help sometimes
I like helping people that are less fortunate than me
Doing great work to help Fresnos homeless...
Helps needing, they have lunch, dinner, and breakfast, activity, also clinic
Terrifying place for homeless people. Stop lying
Alot of programs to help many different kinds of people!
If your need of food or social services this is the place to come!
I love what they do for the community!!
Out side is durty went there to c a friend
Helps people who really needs to get back on there feet.
I was there for site visit, for AT&T fiber optic placing
Sometimes the wait is so long. Otherwise its alright.
This place is a blessing to the homeless of Fresno, CA.
Rotten food
Try hard
This is a homeless detention center that treats the homeless like animals.
Need help with anything go here they point you in the right direction
Great place help the homeless
A place for less privileged folks to get a healthy meal
Very good place to visit.
Rude staffing, lots of unwritten rules enforced Dailey.
Fresno needs to do better than this!!!!
Meals served on time breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Help people alot with housing.
Tihis is the best place to be for recovery.
Great staff and awesome volunteers
Very friendly and great help!!
Awesome link to partner with!
Good food especially for family
Good place to get help.
Not same since papa Mike died
Disgusting all lies about how they help BS
Helping the community
I met my frend
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Review №1
2022-07-05They are wonderful. I dont know how they do it considering all the different people &issues they have to deal with but they doit well. I for one am thankful for them. Dont know what Id have done had they not been there. Today I have a home and a full life thanks to the Poverello, Holy Cross center , and all the ones who support it.
Review №2
2022-02-19Was great this last few times excellent foodClothes for every season like every week.But this last stay was rational . I had to leaveBecause I gave my bed up at warming center.
Review №3
2022-03-03Way too crowded they take very long evendoing other business while your being helped not too many choices when you need emergency houses .not a good place I felt I wanted 5 hours of my time there
Review №4
2022-05-09It started off as a great home for women. But when I had to share a bungalow with a man above me I dam near cried
Review №5
2021-08-28I had a chance of donating a bunch of stuff and they were super wonderful! Its really easy, you past the gates and follow the signs for donation and youll be there. They ended up taking not only the food but also accepted dog supplies, electronics (I had electric blankets , string lights) but also feminine supplies and board games. They really do make it satisfying to donate and when you drive past you can see them doing amazing work. Good job yall
Review №6
2022-03-17I went there to try to get into one of the turning point shelters. By the time I found out how its suppose to be done it was late in the day and no way to get any help. But I have it on a back burner for right now. Still might need to go.
Review №7
2022-07-11Helpful staff but need to arrive early for help
Review №8
2022-05-31Thanks for your concern about our situation and I hope everything goes well for Humanity. Thanks again
Review №9
2022-06-09They try and help but sometimes they cant help you than your left to deal with it on your own
Review №10
2021-11-10Everyone was Great! I Enjoyed The Food and All Services Offered! I was Treated with Respect and Compassion. Staff was Great! They listened and Helped me with Obtaining Emergency Services I Desperately Needed!