I've wanted to work for a shelter for many years. It took seeing the organizational structure and LOVE that the Mission radiates before I signed up. It makes my heart happy every time my shift comes up. I've made many friends, and love the Mission, the volunteers, the work we do and all the folks that come in for services.Joani Dufourd
Helping the Verde Valley with food and other resource.
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I don't know what the Cottonwood community would do without the Old Town Mission! This is the most amazing and caring place, that offers assistance for more than I would have ever imagined, from offering a place to pick up mail, children's toys and clothes, homeless resources, hair cuts, some legal services, groceries of all kinds, dinners, and even community events. My favorite community event is the annual Back to School event, where families are provided with all possible school supplies that could be needed and more, including much-much more than fun looking lunch boxes, water bottles, and book bags. It is my favorite event because not only do I get to see the kids excited faces, but food is given away and games are available, making it a real family fun day. Other import events that the Old Town Mission offers, which I have never seen at any other food pantry organization, are the offering of community socializing events. These events are important because they help the community get to know each other in a fun social way without worrying about the expenses. Just a few of these events have included paint nights, egg decorating, and holiday events. But, above everything, this the Old Town Mission is, in my opinion, the best non-profit organization because the staff does not judge anyone, no income criteria must be met, and it is just obvious that it brings the staff joy when helping others.
I started coming for food some years a go, everybody that work here have a great attitude and the heart to help people in need.it is a valuable resource for many struggling families.
stuff and volunteers are friendly and very helpful
The Old Town Mission just got done with their back-to-school drive and boy what a success!! From participating in this event, I estimate that over 300 families were served, and they had multiple children. The mission provided breakfast bags which included cereal, cereal bars, juice boxes and other foods and snacks. Then from that area of the mission you went into the shopping area and the kids could pick out backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, markers... Everything that you would need to go back to school. When the kids were done shopping, then they could go get lunch which the volunteers where serving. All of this was provided at no cost. This really set up the children to succeed in school!
The Old Town Mission has provided me a place of purpose. I have been serving on the Board of Directors for the past decade, currently as the Board President.
The amount of people that the Old Town Mission serves is astounding. From the homeless, to the work poor, to families just down on their luck, the Old Town Mission provides food, showers, haircuts, supplies, and much more to all that come through their doors.
It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of the Old Town Mission.
Great organization everyone there is helpful,the food pantry is a big help for our family
Thank you old town mission for everything
Since I was a kid I've been coming to the old Town mission for food and clothing when it had it the same building. Still a great resource for clothing as they give you a voucher every month for their thrift store which has a variety of thing. It's so hard for me to find my kind of style at any store so coming to the mission thrift store is amazing.. I've had my fair share of volunteering as a teen for community service met awesome people who still work there and are so welcoming everytime i come in
The Old Town Mission is a wonderful non profit. They are always there with a smile to help those in need in the community. I lost my job and didn't know how I was going to feed my family, and they gave me enough food to feed my family for the week. They also gave my kids clothes and school supplies. I am so thankful for all they do to help those in need.
THIS IS THE ONLY NON PROFIT I TRUST IN COTTONWOOD . OLD TOWN MISSION TRULEY A GIFT FROM.
FROM FOOD TO CLOTHS THEY HAVE THE COMMUNITY S NEEDS COVERED .
Several years ago, when we were struggling financially, my husband would go down to the Mission to get food boxes. This honestly saved us! The people there were kind, helpful, offered other resources. Although we had a home and didn’t need some of those resources, many people he met did! They offered haircuts, showers, hot meals, etc.
The Old Town Mission provides all anyone could use, showers, clothes, hair cuts, food, hot meals, legal help and eye exams. The employees and volunteers work hard to provide a good, clean and welcoming atmosphere for our clients and the board works hard to take care of our employees.
There is not enough I can say about the Old Town Mission. The generosity, care, and moral support has been unsurpassed. I will always be in there debt. Thank you for all you do for me and our community!
The mission does amazing work. They help with so many things that people in our valley need. Food, shelter, showers, money, haircuts, crafting, community involvement, so much more, and it's all done with kindness and love!!!! These beautiful people make our little valley better to live in!!!!
I shop at their thrift store all the time, furnished my house with everything from there. I also only donate to them as they are really helping people in need. I also donate food for their food bank. They are the best.
The Old Town Mission is the only place in the valley for homeless and ANYONE in need to get help. From food to showers and haircuts and clothes and lets not forget the Kids. They host kids during hollidays and back to school fairs.
They are on point in what this community needs and strive to serve.
Staff is amazing, helpfull, and above all very reapectfull.
Just and all around service to our community.
Even if you are just passing through you are welcome.
The people who run the Old Town Mission and work at the Old Town Mission are absolutely top notch people. Every experience I have had with every single person has been amazing. They are so king and truly caring for people which is really hard to find anymore. They do so many things from feeding the homeless to helping kids get what they need for school. I can’t recommend this group enough.