AmeriCares Foundation, Inc.
November 8, 2011
Americares is so bad they make me afraid to donate to anyone. I received a mailing from them where they promised to only contact me once a year, and I looked up their financials, they seemed pretty good so I donated. Biggest.mistake.ever. They have proceeded to contact me weekly for the past year, continually hitting me up for more donations despite the fact I have contacted them 10 separate times to tell them to stop contacting me that I will never give them another penny ever they keep mailing. It's ridiculous. When I look at their reported amount of fundraising it doesn't seem possible, so I suspect that there may be something funny up with how they report the money they spend because they certainly were dishonest with me.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
repeated harassement for more money
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
change it so they don't hit up people constantly especially after they made repeated attempts to ask them to stop.
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Was your donation impactful?
Unlikely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
No
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
No
What specific problem, purpose, priority, or project prompted your gift?
I got mail from them, they seemed like a good charity and they promised not to contact me more than once a year
What would you tell others about this organization?
stay away!!!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
1 person found this review helpful
September 22, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
Americares is one of the best . They distribute much needed supplies where they will do the most good and are great partners with smaller organizations
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
no personal first-hand experience
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Raise awareness of the organization
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Was your donation impactful?
Likely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Likely
What specific problem, purpose, priority, or project prompted your gift?
Japanese earthquake and tsunami
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
May 25, 2011
I am not sure how this organization could POSSIBLY be so efficient in their use of funds as is stated here. We contributed to Haiti relief effort nearly 1-1/2 years ago and have been receiving junk mail from them almost WEEKLY ever since. I feel that surely half my donation went to "marketing" me ever since. Very poor use of funds, if you ask me - so much so that I would never contribute to them again.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Receiving junk mail.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Not dissuade donors who have already contributed by showing how inefficiently they operate. Spend money finding those who have NOT already contributed to you (and maybe an annual reminder to others)!
February 12, 2010
Americares helps The Friends of the Children Of Haiti take care of the patients at our clinic in Cyvadier, Haiti. The medications and supplies are wonderful. Thanks to all who donate to Americares
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Haiti
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Promptness of delivery
Ways to make it better...
There was a broader selection of medications
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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