Oh dear! Well I usually use Michael's, because a friend of mine works there and I like to visit him! I like that you use independent stores, though. I think that's very noble of you :)
Where are you at school? Well even if you're not at UCLA you can still come volunteer with us :)! There's a small but ever growing group of friends I have, and we volunteer at a lot of local shelters. We also hold bake sales and participate in food drives and that sort of thing, and you're more than welcome to come help out!
I'm Jean, by the way. Or Jehan, if you'd like. It's pronounced Zhay-ahn, but you can just say Jean if that's easier!