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Aim High's headlands environmental home is the best outdoor/experiential program you've never heard of...so often 13-15 year old students hear a conflicting message of, "you're not old enough to do this or that" along side, "you're almost an adult-act your age" ...
In the AH-HEH program of Aim High students are given the opportunity to put their hands on real tools and do real work to better a piece of their public lands.
This program helps students grow socially, academically and personally through hands on work, scientific study and community building.
As a staff person I understand that my perspective may seem jaundiced, but let me tell you about our staff at the headlands component of Aim High. Our staff are young folks who could do any number of things with their summers, but they consistently return to serve the youth of the various Aim High campuses. These are amazing young people who continue to astound me with their commitment to community service and loyalty to the Aim High program. Many of our staff are Aim High graduates, a fact which holds true for the Aim High program as a whole. I think that this speaks volumes about the power and value of this 23 year program.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... Seeing former students return as intern staff and excel in their jobs as well as pass on the gift.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... Building community and creating real opportunities for stewardship.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Dynamic, energetic folks committed to doing more with 5 weeks than I could believe possible...and doing it!
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... Create a Bay Area wide netowrk of Aim High sites and serve more students.
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- My experience would have been better if... We could create a more comprehensive way to keep in touch with former students who wish to continue to be stewards of the GGNRA.
- If I ran this organization, I would... not sure
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... fundraising and expanding with an eye toward continued quality service...
- One thing I'd also say is that... I have seen this program change the direction of peoples' lives...both students and staff.
Aim High is an impressively successful program. It is remarkable how effective it has been, while at the same time remaining very cost effective. It is likely the finest program of its kind in the U.S.
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- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... The way in which it has woven a community of remarkable people together - from kids, to teachers, to parents, to Aim High Graduates, to professional, to volunteers - all in the service of its goals.
Ways to make it better!
- One thing I'd also say is that... Aim High - if there were any justice in the world - would have the resources to serves 10s of thousands of kids.
I was a General Member of the Public & I helped recent immigrants find their first job here, I received counseling services and changed my career, I spent a day planting trees in Dolores park, etc
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good! very good very very good very very very good. amazing :) Aim High aim higher and higher and higher
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I was a Board Member & helped direct the organization and set strategy
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Incredible organization that has changed the lives of thousands of kids in the bay area. Highly dedicated and passionate teachers and staff, with long track record of proven results.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... witnessing the impact the organization has on the education and lives of children and families.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... not enough resources to provide services to everyone in need
Since joining Aim High, I can honestly say that i have seen a positive change in my son who is transitioning into the 7th grade this year. He is showing me that he can be responsible and account for the things he has or hasn't done. They have taught him how to love himself and others and to always be respectful. There were many instructors that impacted my son, but one in particular is Mr. Ise from the Bishop O'Dowd campus...my son really looks up to him and really appreciates the time, energy and teaching methods of Mr. Ise..he is very engaging and enlightening.
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- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Extremely positive and reassuring to the kids. They engaged them in learning through their creativity and that played a great part in the children wanting to go to Aim High every day and do their best.
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- One thing I'd also say is that... I am very pleased with this organization and look forward to being apart of the AIM High family for years to come!