InterFaith Shelter Network - Santa Rosa, California

Mike Arevalo

I had an incredibly unsettling experience with Interfaith, where staff members Luis and Brandy made me feel judged, uncomfortable, and deeply triggered. From the moment I stepped in, it was clear that they treated me differently due to our skin colors not matching. The bias was painfully obvious and completely unprofessional for a place that is supposed to help people.

Brandy failed to explain the services available and, without properly communicating with me, told Luis that I refused help—which was entirely untrue. Luis then took things further by accusing me of smelling like alcohol and marijuana, which was not only false but felt like a personal attack. I went to Interfaith for support, not judgment, and these accusations were deeply triggering, making me feel unsafe and disrespected.

The way I was treated was especially disheartening, as I am in the process of starting my own nonprofit (Broken Chains & Cycles) aimed at educating people about human rights and helping end recidivism. My mission is to provide the kind of unbiased, supportive services that Interfaith failed to offer. I want to ensure that no one feels the way I did—judged, uncomfortable, and dismissed.

This experience has left a lasting negative impression, and I hope Interfaith takes action to address the unprofessional, biased behavior of their staff. No one seeking help should ever leave feeling worse than when they arrived

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Alex Tabrizie

I went there a while ago. very friendly people. They follow the guidelines. If you are not in a rush for help. you are in the right place. they are open to the homeless on Wednesdays between 1-4 PM! The best person to look for is Daniel. She is wonderful, kind hearted and extremely patient. Good organization if they leave their doors open more often.

Robert Jacobson II

For related things. Friendly employees and usually helpful when needed. One of my "GO-TOO"STORES*

michael shea

The help and resources IFSN has blessed me with throughout the years are unmatched and right on time Life savers who genuinely care Ty I.F.S.N.

Reyna Brown

InterFaith Shelter Network is full of dedicated staff who work with their hearts open to support so many. This organization's work with the highest barriered populations is having an impact on our local community as a whole and each of the lives they touch.

lucie

They allow men to live in their homes that do and sell drugs but turn away single moms really trying to live better its crazy and absolutely a disgrace. The company has no moral standards and are housing criminals holding them to no standards

Jason Walsh

So this place is great I'm on parole they were gonna give me a voucher to help me get a deposit and help me get a living situation going so if you need anything like that visit this place

John Corter

The people at interfaith shelter Network are the greatest people I have ever met.