Ascencia (formerly PATH Achieve Glendale)
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July 31, 2012
When I first came to Ascencia I was immediately impressed by the setup of the shelter. It was very organized and yet felt homely which allows for the individual to interact with fellow human beings. I noticed when one becomes homeless there is isolation as some people would try to avoid them in the streets. The homely environment allows them to get that feel again of getting back into society. The clients are treated with respect and and compassion and yet given responsibilities. Each one is assigned a task to help clean and maintain orderliness in the facility (example: cleaning of the kitchen after meals, cleaning of the bathrooms and the general area). The staff are very professional and friendly. I believe Ascencia is a model shelter. They have in place a program that not only provides the daily needs of the individual: food, shelter, medical attention but also helps them obtain the government assistance they are entitled to, and eventually help find low cost housing. It also looks forward to get them settled back and be able to sustain themselves on a long term basis. At the same time, the clients are checked on regularly to ensure their well-being. Ascencia helps give back the dignity that one may have lost during one’s ordeal into homelessness. As one of the guest chefs, I feel honored to be part of such a great team and hope to be able to assist in the many more months, years ahead.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 21, 2012
I have been working as one of the Guest Chefs for Ascencia for several years now. The meals we plan and prepare for the residents are engineered with the three major components in mind. The first component is that the food is nutritious as well as healthy for all. We carefully select the menu items to achieve a balanced meal that will include as many of the food groups as possible. This is especially important as there are many children at the shelter. The second component is that we prepare as much of the food fresh at the shelter as possible. When that is not practical, we will bring the items and finish them off at the shelter, all with the aim of providing a fresh, hot meal. The third component is that we try and make the meal experience as enjoyable to all as possible. We chat with the residents, sit down with them to share the meal, and are always ready to listen to their stories. I know that in the time that we have been doing the meals that we have touched dozens of lives. When one is in need it is usually the little things that can make a rough day a bit brighter. I truly feel that we are instrumental in providing that ray of light for the residents on the days we are there.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 19, 2012
In my profession I do get to observe both the financial and operational efficiencies of an organization. Also, I have learned through experience that the strength of indiviudals responsible for govering, as well as, managing the organization is vital to its success and continuance. I have had the privledge of visiting Ascenita's location, speak with indiviudals responsible for managing and directing the organization. It was a pleasure to find an organziation that has done as much as it has with its resources and impressed with those you have been instrumental carrying out its goals and objectives.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Quite well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 19, 2012
I have had the pleasure of working with others to make dinner for the residents of Ascencia on a few occassions. Our group makes Sunday dinner when there is a 5'th Sunday in the month. I have to admit I joined this group of people to "do good" as I have had so many blessings in my lifetime. I thought I'd be able to share with the residents of Ascencia my limited cooking skills and maybe a smile or two. I thought I'd emerge afterwards saddened by the residents and their conditions. How very wrong I was. I came away with a big smile. Ascencia brings hope as well as shelter and food to the families and individuals staying with them. The children aren't downtrodden, they're loved and cared for. I was especially taken by all the prayers people said at dinnertime, thanking God for our presence there with them that evening. I am humbled and grateful that my friend invited me.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Some
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
February 3, 2012
I grew up with my grandmother promising her I would take care of her. Promising that the man I marry would do the same. Still living with my grandmother, I married the perfect man and we had our first child. 1 year later my grandmother was diagnoised with breast cancer and I became pregnant with my 2nd child. 1 year after that my grandmother passed away. My husband and I used every penny to visit, take care, and pay for my grandmothers needs. Unfortuantely we ended up homeless. Thanks to ASCENCIA, we were able to provide the shelter we needed for our children and in two months we moved into our own apartment. Today we are in a 2 bedroom 2 bath 5 minutes away from our work. Life couldn't have turned out any better!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
March 23, 2011
I can not put into words how much Path Achieve has helped me, they gave me a hand up...not a had out. While in there service I was able to clear up many problems I had. Housing is one of the bigest problems i faced when i finnished a rehab program, they opened there doors to me.
The shelter is clean well managed. The staff is superior to any I have worked with in the past.
They Care, Thank you PATH
R. Dexter
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
housing progran, next step
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not change anything
November 16, 2010
My experience with PATH Achieve Glendale has led me to recognize them as an exceptional organization. I believe the most valuable qualities of the organization is that they cater to the safety and development of families and promote the livelihood of children. PATH Achieve Glendale is a valuable resource with a caring staff. PATH Achieve Glendale provides nutritional food, shelter, housing and a foundation towards self-sufficiency. Its organization expedites tangible items daily which includes: toiletries, clothing, blankets, diapers, and other necessary items that many take for granted. PATH Achieve Glendale is a non-for-profit organization that helps and supports anyone that expresses and demonstrates determination and a vision to their pathway to success. I applaud them.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My experience with PATH Achieve Glendale has led me to recognize them as an exceptional organization.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them funding for a larger facility.
January 5, 2010
Path Achieve Glendale helped myself and my family. If it were not for the caring staff and the help we recived from Path Achieve Glendale, I am unsure were my family would be today. I am extremmly blessed to have been intruduced to this organization and even more blessed to have recieved the assisstance Path Achieve Glendale provided to me and my family. I started as a client and wound up as a staff and haved moved on to contiue within the non-profit field and I still highley recommed the services that Path Achive Glendale provides.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Assiting my family and I with housing
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Provide more services to the organization
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Staff
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Kind and helpful
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Provide more people with housing
Ways to make it better...
I could not have had a better experiance during those rough times
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Income
One thing I'd also say is that...
If you are willing they are able
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
January 2, 2010
IN 02/19/09 MY CHILDREN AND MY SELF WERE ACCEPTED IN PATH ACHIEVE GLENDALE, UNDER VERY UNFORNUNATE CIRCUMSTANCES. DUE TO MY HUSBANDS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ABUSE. IN JAN,25,09 I GAVE BIRTH TO MY BABY BOY,3 MONTHS EARLY.WEIGTT 2 LBS WTIH A 60% CHANSE TO LIVE.I HAD FOUND MY SELF AND MY KIDS HOMELESS AND GOING THROUGH THE VERY DIFFICULT AND PAINFULL PROCESS OF GETTING A RESTRAINING ODER AND CHILD CUSTODY WTIH MY HUSBAND.FORTUNATELY PATH ACHIEVE GLENDALE PROVIDED ME WITH COUNSELLING AND PARENTING CLASSES TO HELP ME AND MY KIDS DEAL WTIH THESE VERY DIFFICULT MOMENTS.IN MAY/09 I GOT REFERRED TO A TRANSTITIONAL SHELTER.MSS.NANCY,S EMOTIONAL SUPORT NEVER STOPED EVEN AFTHER I WAS NOT PART OF THE PROGRAM.SEP/09 I WAS BLESSED TO BE PART OF THEIR 2 YEAR HOUSING.I HAVE NOW FULL COSTODY OF MY KIDS AND A RESTRAINING ODER FROM MY HUSBAND.THE STAFF HAS GONE FAR BEYOND TO ASSIST OUR NEEDS.I AM FOREVER GREATFULL FOR HAVING A SAFE AND VIOLENCE FREE HOME FOR MY KIDS.THE HEALING HAS BEGAN,AND I NOW HAVE PEACE IN MY HART.IM NOW IN THE SELF SUFFICIENT ROAD.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
THE FACT THAT I AM NO LONGER HOMELESS, THEIR 2 YEAR HOUSING PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED A BEAUTYFULL 2 BEDROOM APARMENT THAT MY KIDS CAN CALL HOME.I HAVE NOW THE OPORTUNITY TO FIND WORK AND FINISH MY CAREER IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
THAT THEY HAVE BECOME AN EXTENDED AND VERY IMPORTANT PART OF MY FAMILY. THE EMOTIONAL SUPORT AND RESOURCES THAT HAVE FAR ENRICH MY LIFE, FAR BEYON ANY WORDS THAT I CAN EXPLAIN.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
COMPASSIONAT AND RESPECTFUL. THE HART AND DEDICATIONS THAT IS OFFER TO EACH CLIENT , IS TRULY REMARKABLE.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
IT COULD REACH ADN HELP MORE PEOPLE LIKE MY SELF. WHO ARE JUST STRUGGLING TO BEAT THE ODDS.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
January 2, 2010
I was a client of PATH Achieve in 2005, where I resided for (3) months. During my time at the facility I received counseling,housing, and a since of peace. I was never made to feel as if I was beneath anyone, and that I did not matter in this world. The staff were respectful, and caring, and I never felt alone. I feel that it was meant for me to go through that experience in order for me to have accomplished the one goal I had, and that was to go back to school, and graduate. I just graduated (2) months ago. Thank you for all of your help and guidance. Angela Lloyd
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
ways that I did not see possible. I had a beautiful apartment, I was able to save money, my children were all together, and lastly i was able to go back to school.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
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