Bloomington Nonprofits and Charities

DONT DONATE TO THEM THINKING IT IS GOING TO THE PEOPLE IN THE HOSPITAL. I think they could be 5 stars if they changed the call for donations wording and placements to be less misleading. Despite it being a nonprofit, business model seems to be taking advantage of families in crisis. Almost feels like ads would be more honest. This is my personal opinion. I know its controversial but it is shared by others: https://www.reddit.com/r/Assistance/comments/ltkdhi/caringbridgeorg_scam_or_helpful/

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) research would not be where it is today without the PCD Foundation. The research they’ve supported and PCD Centers in their network give patients like me hope that we might see a cure in my lifetime.

Hello there! I’m a paraprofessional here at Success Academy. I’m very pleased to be apart of this amazing team. Students are one of many reasons I look forward to coming to school. I couldn’t have asked for a better team than the staff at Success Academy. <br> <br>The administration is open minded and think outside the box to make Success Academy a successful educational experience for our students. Our school is committed to the whole child. We teach value lessons, leadership, and communication skills.

staff members are in here spraying my food w chemicals in here playing the mindful app game and they activate w that activation smell they poisoned soaps and tissue Annie sharonda and more

Very nice place, a nice community, fun actvities. It was a fun envoriment and they had a lot of nice things to do! This is a nice and positive place to be!!!!

Daystar U.S. has been a great steward of my donation dollars, ensuring they are spent on efforts that will make a great impact in Africa. They are very communicative about where my money is going, and have a great grasp on the African context. I've been able to hear many stories about how investing in one student can eventually grow to being an investment in holistic change in a community. These students are better equipped to make a difference in Africa than many Western transplants or organizations.

I am the father of Defensive coordinator, Coach Robert French. This past season Kennedy had 6 all conference nominees, all from the defense. Now the team has been a priority for my son and you parents have told me at the games how much the guys love and respect Coach French. It has come to my attention that Coach did not make it through his probation period working in the school. If any of you know of a position he could work at please reach out to him. As a father I cannot thank you enough. Fly Eagles Fly. Coach Robs Dad.

My husband is retired from the Milwaukee Carpenters District Council just last December after faithfully working for the Union 40400 plus hours. He has still worked his 320 hours and now the Union health fund is steeling his money that should go to our insurance because they raised suddenly the 320 hours to 340 hours. The Union Pension fund and the Health fund cant tell you what the other one is doing. We were told 320 hours would be what he can work and that would pay for our insurance. Surprise Surprise Surprise, we are now 20 hours short because of the health fund change and guess what he loses all not that we have to pay the difference but yes he loses all 320 hours gone donate to the health fund, without our consent. This amounts to stealing. Our cost instead of what his hard work earned, what we had been told, what we had been promised, instead we now have nothing and we need to pay $3000.00. Who's fighting for you, all the fund members get theirs, but you hard working guys, just bend over. I would note that my husband 's role is not a client served but a Client Screwed.

terrible!!! This is a one sided organization that has a hidden agenda.

There are really no words to explain this Group that was able to give Our Granson his Dream of a Handle Peddle Bike!<br>You try to come up with words and they just say, "The smile and Joy on T-Rocks face was Thank You enough!<br>Bless You All Our New Family!<br>You have made this a Christmas We will never forget!<br>Love You All<br>Danita aka T-ROCKS Nana

Great organization! The social worker was really there for us. The rest of the dedicated staff were there to provide support and they advocate for the lupus community. Small, efficient, top notch nin-profit...not one of those big rip-off charities..these people are there for you and really work hard and roll up their sleeves and care.

For years, I worked with a local battered women's shelter, and I remember that the kids didn't ask for toys or clothes...they wanted books. A book was something that fed their soul, their imagination, and their spirit. Books on Wings focuses on providing books to at-risk youths...books that help further their education, and open their minds to the possibilities that exist for them. The fact that these kids get to keep the books is a treasure that will remind them of how a simple gesture - receiving a book - can change lives.

I've been a member of this organization for about ten years. I love their magazine and symposiums. They do a lot to help wildlife rehabilitators and wildlife.

Everyone desires to be heard! I’ve been associated with BeFriender Ministry for 20 years, as a BeFriender, a Leader and presently as a Board Member. The National Office educates people in the art of Listening. BeFrienders hear people’s stories, acknowledge their words, they do not judge, fix or do for others. They are a listening presence to others on their journey, not only hearing their stories, but allowing them to hear their words. <br> <br>The skills BeFrienders learn, are practiced throughout our lives, we receive much more than we give! <br>

The CF Foundation is one of the best at using their money for cutting edge research that WILL find a cure for cystic fibrosis. More than 90% of the money raised goes to research

ACT V is an outstanding organization! My husband and I have supported, fostered and adopted from ACT V. Not only does this organization provide a level of rehabiliation that is above and beyond for both complicated medical and behavoral issues. They also work diligently to place their rescues with the most compatible forever homes. Having been through the foster/adoption process with them a few times this is not an easy uncomplicated standard to uphold, especially on the occasions when they have multiple qualifed applicants. When it comes to placements they do not do what is easy, they do what is right. I believe this is a very clear demonstration of how ACT V is committed to doing what is in the rescued animal's best interest and maintain's the animal's needs as the #1 priority. Matching people's homes, lifestyles, families and experience with each animal's activity needs and temperament is one of the best ways to ensure that each adoption is going to be that recued animal's forever home. We salute the ACT V team, and intend to continue to support them in any capacity that we are able too including fostering for them again in the future!

Served as a board member in the past - was very proud to belong to the organization - they served many clients - passed on numerous tips to law enforcement and did exactly what they aimed to do. The organization was modernized both in computer technology and tip management and in operations, by a then all volunteer board which has allowed them to hire an executive director to manage operations. Great progress in a very short period of time.

The Works is a &ldquo;hands-on, minds-on&rdquo; museum that brings science, engineering, and mathematics to life for young people ages 5 to 15. Open to the public since 1995, The Works stimulates its young visitors with unique exhibits and customized, in-depth educational programs that demystify technology, inspire interest and promote confidence in learning. The Works is the only engineering based museum in the Twin Cities region, with exhibits and programs that reflect a broad range of technologies &mdash; including mechanical, structural, electronic, chemical and imaging technologies &mdash; plus the science and mathematics behind them. Educational programs at The Works fulfill math and science curriculum standards as they introduce children, teachers and families to the world of technology. Special programs target girls and students from ethnic backgrounds not yet well represented in technology-based professions. A sliding fee scale makes The Works affordable for children from lower income families and for all schools. As an engineer I believe that the best way to get kids excited about math and science is through hands-on activities. The Works' exhibits, camps and workshops are very effective at drawing kids in and getting them involved. I have volunteered during school visits and summer camps. It is pure delight to watch the kids light up when they discover the science behind every-day things or experience the thrill of making something with their own hands that really works! As a mother with children (9 & 12), I can state that my kids think The Works is a fabulous place. We visit the museum often and their summer camps are always at the very top of our list. I am thrilled at the amount of information the kids learn at the camps, but more important, how they retain this knowledge and are excited to apply it to other things once they get home. This early-on experience with "real engineering" has given my kids a good basis for understanding why all the math and science taught in school is important. STEM education is important. I am concerned by the high number of kids who are not meeting college readiness scores in math and science. The Works is making a difference by sparking an interest in engineering within our youth. I would like to nomintate them for a Youth Thrive Award