Emmaus Services for the Aging, Inc.
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The effect of Emmaus Services for the Aging of Washington DC has been profound. I began working with Emmaus many years ago as a volunteer delivering food and providing conversation to house-bound seniors. At that time it was a largely volunteer organization, operating out of a local church. Over the years it has grown, developed it's own building, and has been able to be helpful to hundreds of seniors, not only those that are house-bound, but also those who can come to the center and participate in the many activities that provide both friendship and the opportunity to learn new skills. For me, a great please in participating in Emmaus has been the sense of well being and self esteem I see the seniors develop, but my own sense of fellowship in being part of the center.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the improvement in the seniors self esteem.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
run it as it is now.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Seeing the increased happiness in those seniors who were so often unhappy when we first met them
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
terrific people.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
do more outreach into the community
Ways to make it better...
I had more time to be hands on at the center
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Need for more funding, more volunteers to visit with seniors.
One thing I'd also say is that...
It is truly a wonderful organization.
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Emmaus Services for the Aging
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Emmaus Services for the Aging recently celebrated 30 years of service and thus started as a leader in services for the aging prior to the major focus of the 72 million plus baby boomers who will be entering the golden era. They serve a spectrum of needs from health, diet, transportation and the overall quality of life. I have seen the spark in the eyes of their 1000 plus citizens and see them as a model to be replicated across other wards of DC and the Nation. It allows citizens to feel cared for, respected and maintain their self esteem and positive outlook while receiving various levels of assistance. The team is awesome and dedicated and caring led by Rev. Joseph Williams.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Assisting seniors to address housing and health issues
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
do the same thing they are doing now
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
is to witness the impact on the lives of seniors who testify daily of the beneift
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
They are all extremley talented and dedicated and have the ability to do more with less
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
serve all of DC and become a global model for the world to follow
Ways to make it better...
I had more time
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
is exposing more donors to support its great mission
One thing I'd also say is that...
This is a great institution and needs more financial support from foundations and government
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have been volunteering with Emmaus off and on for the past thirteen years, and now regularly for about a year and a half. My experience has been that they really care about the seniors they serve. When I first started, I had the privilege to visit with seniors every other Saturday, and sometimes run errands or do light housework. I now deliver groceries monthly. I remember one time in particular when a senior said, "I'm so glad to see you, I have no food in the cabinet." Additionally, while delivering the groceries, I got the chance to help some of the seniors sign up for the digital conversion, and even helped one install her converter box. As a result of these opportunities, I have learnt that my calling is to work with seniors. I love it so much, that I, along with a group from my Church have started a social activity for the seniors in the building next to my Church after we deliver groceries. The seniors love it! I really am thankful to Emmaus for giving me the chance to do something I have truly come to love.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The enjoyment it brings to the seniors. They plan trips and other activities for the residents who sometimes are unable to get out otherwise.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The joy in doing something for someone else.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Dedicated, organized and hard working.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Plan more activities for the seniors.
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St. Augustine's Catholic Church
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
As a volunteer, seeing the smiles on the faces is a heartwarming feeling. It's always a great opportunity to be able to assist in helping others and Emmaus has consistently been there to help the elderly and aging.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the community. I've also seen the effect that being able to assist this organization has on me as a person as well as those who have volunteered with me.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Don't think there was anything that was wrong.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the smiles and heartfelt gratitude of those being helped.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
were outgoing, personable people. The coordinator was wonderful and very helpful.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
reach further out into the community as well as provide more support.
Ways to make it better...
Don't think there was anything that was wrong.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Don't think there was anything that was wrong.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Having a partner makes it easier to assist.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
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