CHRISTMAS WISH PROGRAM
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Hi Magin. Thank you for inviting me to write a review for you. I know this is suppose to be about Christmas Wish Program, but you are that. Without you, there is no program. So, I want to thank you for all you have done for my family. I was homeless and hopeless for 2 years before I found your agency. Now I am on my feet living in an apartment and going to school. My children are doing well and we would not have been able to do any of this without you. I am going to be successful in taking care of my children and know that you are a big part of our lives. Here is my story. I was 20 years old and alone with 2 girls living in a tent. When you found us, we were not sure what to think, but you kept coming back to us with food and clothes, blankets and stuff for the children. After I learned to trust you, our lives really changed. Without the support you gave and the love you shared with my children we would not be here today living in this new apartment of ours. Magin was even good enough to give us furnature for our new place. Helping to keep us here, and even paid our electric bills twice. She fills our food shelves once a month with two huge boxes of food, and helps when we need that extra support. Without her we would be homeless again. Thank you to all the volutneers and Magin at Christmas Wish Program.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
getting donations of food, clothing, blankets, help with our new home needs, support, anything we need. she is always there.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the parties for my children were great. I am also greatful for the support she gave after we weren't homeless. she still stuck by our sides and made sure we were ok, and going to make it.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
full of joy and love for the children. never judged us or made us feel shame.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
make all the difference to all the families who are still homeless.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I am a client of Christmas Wish Program, Inc. My experience is probably not unique but I want to share my story. I am a single mom of 3 children and we live in a car in the parking lot near the boat ramps. I was given the number to a lady who could help me, so I called. I told Magin that I had all my children in the car with no blankets, food or clothing. Within one hour she was at our car with a box of food, clothing for all the children in nice bags and sleeping bags and pillows for the children. It was so wonderful. She even brought board games and other toys for the children. Then after giving us all a hug she drove off. It was like a mirical for our family. We had nothing and when she left I couldn't even fit everything in the car, the girls had to hold stuff on their laps. If I were to say my experience was less then wonderful, it would be a lie. I couldn't get help from my church, or friends or anyone the way this stranger gave to me and my children. She never even asked us questions about why we were homeless, never judged us, or questioned our intent. She just gave from her heart and thanked us for calling her. Christmas Wish Program services changed our lives and helped us throughout the year to feel normal again, to exprience the holidays with cheer, and go back to school prepared. Thank God for her and Christmas Wish Program volunteers.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the fact we were homeless and she gave us what ever we needed, no questions asked. She gave us love and understanding.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the fact she is always there when I need her. She always makes sure all the details are done and the children are cared for.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
so nice and caring, especially when it came to my children
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
she would change the world. Her heart is so big, and her mind is so smart, she would change the world for all of us on the islands.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
WOW! where to begin...it is hard to pick just one experience. What can you say when you first meet with the director. At first she seems overwhelmed and maybe not organized, but then when you realize all she does, it is a bit much for one person. They you work on the project at hand, thinking, is this really going to work out? There is so much to do and not enough hands. Then you realize Magin doesn't work in the same world as the rest of us, she works in the world of magic, where everything comes together, and everyone is cared for. This is how I can explain my experience with Christmas Wish Program, Inc.
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The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
a way that is too wonderful for words. I have seen homeless children grow throughout the years and gain the self-esteem needed to change their future. I have seen teen moms go back to school and get jobs to raise their children properly. Just to say a few
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
working with the children, seeing the differences over the years.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
both good and not so good. I wish that people who volunteered were there for the children and not focused on themselves so much.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
change the world as we know it. Magin is dynamic and really focuses on change. She is amazing with the little money she does collect, just imagine what she could do with more....just imagine.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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