It is free to visit. Once or twice a month the museum offers the Mission Treasures Tour, a 90-minute walking tour to learn about the mission's architecture and artwork, as well as areas not normally open to the public. I think there were more volunteers than work that needed to be done but luckily my group and I got an assignment.Other than that, the experience was great and the people over at the Fred Jordan Mission are doing a great job serving the less fortunate and that is why I am giving them four stars. This place provides a great service to the community and its members as it gives so much. Don't wear headphones. .css-1o5pw2t{width:24px;height:24px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;position:relative;overflow:hidden;top:-0.1em;fill:rgba(187,186,192,1);}.css-1o5pw2t::before{position:absolute;display:block;left:0;}.css-1o5pw2t::after{content:'';display:block;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;}.css-1o5pw2t svg{position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;fill:inherit;display:block;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;}.css-1o5pw2t:hover,.css-1o5pw2t:focus{fill:rgba(117,114,128,1);}. You see the families in need enjoying their Thanksgiving dinner with their children. And, they're persistent about it. But the overall sense from the staff that I got was that it was very rare when they were actually nice as you would expect a fellow person of the human race to act when dealing with another human being. First thing is a run down of the rules of being a guest spoken by a middle age gentleman whom you will barely be able to understand but by the 5th night you will know the schtick. Love SoCal? In response, just a tsunami of more, more, more envelopes marked "Urgent" "Suffering" "Help" etc. They do so much good work that it is incalculable. The mission is open to visitors every day. I and four others were assigned to empty a few trash cans. “I live in Pomona, CA cathy.delgado85@hotmail.com Volunteer and you will realize how lucky you are.” in 8 reviews, “During the holiday lunches and dinners, skid row is revamped into a block party.” in 3 reviews, “We come out and help every year with their annual events; Back to School, Eastern and Thanksgiving.” in 5 reviews. Continuing on my way I finally found what I was looking for the Los Angeles Mission.I had volunteered for an event posted on Yelp by Alan S. and was excited to get another opportunity to help others out. It’s time to stop looking away. The site also includes the Plummer House, an 1870 Victorian home relocated from Hollywood and a wild west jail. It has been helping the community for over 77 years!!! Or sign up for the 12:30pm or 4pm shifts when they definitely need more volunteers. If you want to have a direct impact, please bring your things right to the people! Your trust is our top concern, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. The homeless is scattered here and there but primarily getting in line at the entrance. He was very dedicated worker who loved to help those in need. Keep in mind that the FJM does hold christianity at its core so there was a brief sermon that went on while dinner was being served.I can't say that I will be back to volunteer because I do feel like they need to find someone(ME) to do a better job of organizing the volunteers, but I'm sure they won't miss my help. I took my children to volunteer for Thanksgiving and they really loved helping out.When you bring your love ones especially your children they see face to face the need  of the community. Food is great, as is money, but morale boosters are nice too. Guides are available to give you a free tour of the visitors' center. Scientology Celebrity Centre International - a special Church of Scientology that was designed to serve celebrities. 10 E Olvera St. Los Angeles, CA. There is some overlap, but there are separate lists for LA Local History Museums and LA Historic Home Museums. Now first off, this is Skid Row. Missions North of Los Angeles. . After you enter the building you will have to do a bug check. I've been donating here for years...from jewelry, to men's ties, to cocktail dresses, to shoes, slacks, electronics, etc. It was the first commercial building in Southern California. If you've never been to skid row you are in for a MAJOR SHOCK. The current three-story 14-room Victorian Queen Anne ranch house was built in 1892 to replace the original adobe that burned down. The museum is free. It is operated as Pio Pico State Historic Park, open Saturday and Sunday 10 to 3:30 pm. Such a strange sight to see....fjm.org. 3. . Size of event: Medium. They also had folks singing all sorts of holidays songs along with balloons, a Christmas tree, and other holiday decorations. These are not just drug addicts and street people here but you may find people that were on the top and now are homeless!Go spend the day there-you will be amazed- If you are a person of means-consider giving to this place.Your money will be well spent to help others!