CONVOY OF HOPE
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Had not heard of Convoy of Hope until I went to help with disaster relief after the tornado outbreak in southern Indiana on March 2, 2012. I have worked disaster relief after floods in Missouri and Indiana, after tornadoes in Wisconsin and Indiana, and the Haiti earthquake. I was impressed with their organization of volunteers, their compassion for those affected by the tornadoes, and their down-to-earth interaction with all those they came into contact with. They took "work orders" from those who needed help, matched them with teams to accomplish the task, sent out meals to both workers and residents, and helped maintain a free "store" to get needed items directly into the hands of those in need. I will definitely be volunteering with this organization again.
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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
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
More visible name tags for those coming in with the team. Also possibly even the paper stick-on ones for on-scene volunteers since they are often paired with other volunteers who don't know each other.
I am amazed at the compassion, hard work, skill, and strategy that characterizes Convoy of Hope. We are looking forward to hosting an outreach in the town where I pastor in the next year or so.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have seen firsthand the difference Convoy of Hope is making in Haiti. Thousands of children are fed every day and clean water is provided to many who otherwise would have no access. I have also witnessed how Convoy works with missionaries and leaders in Macedonia. We helped load a truck with food for an outreach in that nation.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I don't know of an organization that does it better. As a pastor, I want to work with Convoy of Hope in the future as much as possible.
My husband and I worked in the mission field with Convoy of Hope for nearly 2 years after hurricane Katrina. We are full time disaster relief missionaries who focus on homeowners who need funding and materials and volunteers to rebuild their homes. Convoy is priceless in what they do and are experts in the field. Lives are changed daily, by the thousands, due to their generosity and hearts of service.
We are honored to count the folks at Convoy of Hope among our friends!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing how lives are changed forever, hope is returned and the heart of Jesus shines forth.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
bring in more partners to help make their jobs easier and thus helping more people.
I had the opportunity to serve on a mission trip to Albania coordinated by Convoy of hope Europe, We participated in their "adopt a community program". Their team worked closely with our church to plan and setup multiple events and activities so that we can have a lasting effect on people from a very poor community. COH's dedicated staff did the advance work needed to maximize our efforts when our team hit the ground. They helped us to develop close relationships with Missionaries in the area, local Albanian pastors and most importantly with the people in the community. The logistical support they gave us help us to accomplish a tremendous amount of work which we did side by side with the community that we were serving. This developed lifelong bonds with our Albanian friends. Our church is looking forward to returning in Sept. of this year to take on a new project and see our friends again
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The professional way in which they manage donated dollars and provide a high level of accountability through communication through all phases of the projects. The dedicated staff of COH are tireless servants who go above and beyond any reasonable expectation.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Spread the word to others about what a great organization this is.
I'm a youth pastor in Bonner Springs Ks. and my wife and I took our kids to youth convention in Wichita. We were in charge of the "prayer tent" and food distribution areas. We got to pray with many people in need and see souls saved. We were so blessed to be apart of this ministry. God really moved in the people that came trough. At the end of the day and we still had lots of food left over so we went tto the parking lot to some people that were getting ready to leave and had them pull their car over by the truck. This lady pulled up and we started litterally filling her car with bags of groceries. She got out bawling and hugging the necks of the youth loading her car. She told us that some of her family had moved in with her and she didn't know how she was going to feed them. She prayed that morning "God help me feed my family" She was driving by and decided to see what was going on at the church we were at. GOD ANSWERED HER PRAYER!!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
What an awesome way to reach the community for Christ. Mt 25:35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I hope that I have the opprtunity to do this again.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Do it more often. Our youth were really blessed by helping and praying for others.
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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?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
We brought Jesus to them in a new way that was not invasive or pushy like some street witnessing can be.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
rejeuvenated in my spirit and wanting more.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I had the opporunity to serve in a community outreach event in rural Missouri and what an awesome experience! Convoy of Hope organized hundreds of workers, supplies, resources, and logistics to efficiently and effectively minister to thousands of families. The range of services included personal care, health screening, social services, nutrition/food, spiritual, and family entertainment. It was a blessing for both the workers and the recipients!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping families with basic human needs.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
continue and increase community programs, in addition to their disaster response activities.
I was a small part of a huge team that ran a community outreach in Missouri. It was incredible to see so many people being blessed...and so many people doing the blessing!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
2010 in Bolivar, MO. So many lives were touched!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
change absolutely nothing.
I served as an intern with Convoy of Hope in 2009 from June-July and still continue to serve with them when I can. Convoy of Hope is truly blessed by the hand of the Lord. Learning about their organization and those who began it was truly a life changing experience. I know first hand that they are financially responsible non-profit organization, and they are very trustworthy. Each dollar donated is stretched to around seven dollars of product. They reach out to their community in the Ozarks, as well as around the entire United States. Though they are not limited to the USA. They have served through outreaches and distributions across the earth, and their disaster relief team is top notch! I could go on and on...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I feel like Convoy of Hope is a part of my family. I visit them often and volunteer when I can. I have experienced much personal growth through my time with them.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
The staff members of Convoy of Hope are truly investing a piece of their hearts into every person that walks through their doors, calls their phone, or sends e-mails their inbox. They will pray for you on the spot, and encourage you by loving you.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
turn it into 70 million dollars and feed more mouths, build more houses, and reach more people across the whole earth.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
It was a great time. I was out of my comfrot zone most of the day, but put the day in God's hands. Praying for the people who came through was fulfilling and to see how gracious they were even in this time of need was amazing. It makes my problems seem like nothing.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
that it opened my heart more than I thought it would. to see God's people in their time of need show their gratfulness and bless me as I blessed them and prayed for them.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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