COACHART ORG
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I had never heard of coachart until a couple of years ago when they brought on Dr. Thyonne Gordon as executive director. She has grown the organization tremendously and has led the staff to follow in her image. The work that they do for chronically ill youth is life changing and it makes me feel great to donate to such a good cause and well ran 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?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
Okay so first of all I work for CoachArt so I might be a bit biased. However, I work for this organization because it restores my soul. Every day I come into the office I encounter a story of a volunteer, a child or a donor who's been transformed by the tremendous work we do. It's not easy to find a job that transforms you in a positive way.
CoachArt offers the A,B,C,D's in the best way possible.
The kids are the "A's" -- Awesome, Achievement driven, Aspiring. The staff is caring, committed and community driven (the 3 c's); the board is dedicated, daring and donor driven, they have the 3 d's); and the new people that come in -- well they are our "B" group -- bold, bodacious and brave.
That's the group you fit in when you get involved in our community of care. Join us if you dare!
From my first day with CoachArt I got involved. By the end of the first week I was a volunteer, board participant, kid at heart and a donor.
Get your heart in the game at CoachArt! It will be the best thing you can do for your spirit.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've personally experienced the results of this organization as I attend special events like Celebrate Life seeing the children respond to the activities offered. Recently, I asked my 16 year old to volunteer. She doesn't always like to give back but when she began working with the CoachArt kids at a Children Mending Hearts event, she got engaged and invigorated. That's when I realized CoachArt changes the lives of everyone who gets their heart in the game.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
If I had to make changes to the organization I would hire more people to match more volunteers with more kids. I'd make sure the organization had an endowment that operationally supported the efforts of the staff and there would be no child left "unmatched".
I was introduced to CoachArt by a friend, Jennifer Lafferty, while she was curating an art show for some of the coaches & students. I decided to help out a bit, and during that process I was introduced to all that CoachArt was about My friend is clearly very passionate about the organization (she now works for them) but I had yet to formulate an opinion, I was simply helping a friend out at that point. However, after learning more about CoachArt and what they do, and also meeting different coaches and, of course, the kids that are being helped out through CoachArt (via the art show) I was hooked. What they do is so important to these children and their families. CoachArt not only brings smiles and happiness into their lives when there isn't much to smile about, but they are also giving them confidence to go out and do what they want. Since I am a business owner, my own time is limited and I haven't gotten a chance to volunteer, but my company has donated items for raffles and help out whenever we can. This is a wonderful and growing organization that touches so many, I am grateful to be a part of it, even if it isn't a large a part as I would like.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I attended the curated art show (showing both coach and student art). The students were so excited about showing their art. This kind of attention is very important in giving these children self worth and confidence. Nothing but happy faces that night!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
amazing and caring staff, the grassroots efforts and the end result with the children.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
create community centers to include more people and projects. also create centers in childrens hospitals to meet the needs of hospital bound children with permanent staff....
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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