Forever Young Foundation
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October 13, 2011
I have been working as an educational consultant for the Forever Young Foundation for the past 5 years. I also teach every day in a state of the art multimedia classroom built by FYF. With funds and support from FYF, I have have been able to design and build multimedia classrooms for youth in Florida, New Orleans, Houston, Hawaii the San Francisco Bay Area. These studios have allowed these children to find expression and creativity in areas where no resources existed. Through FYF gifts, these young people have been empowered to gain professional skills, find their own voice and advocate for their communities through multimedia. I know this because FYF has sent me to each location to provide hands on training with youth and their mentors.
Forever Young doesn't do "red tape". Forever Young does results. FYF asks "Where is the need?" and "How can we fill it as quickly and effectively as possible?". I have had the pleasure to see the immediate and long term impact of FYF programs on the lives of youth. FYF sets the standard for serving today's youth with vision and creativity.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Florida, New Orleans, Houston, Hawaii the San Francisco Bay Area.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them more funding
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
What is unique about this organization?
Passion and commitment.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
October 11, 2011
I've had the wonderful pleasure to partner with Forever Young Foundation on a variety of successful fundraising events and also serve as a volunteer for their golf tournament events. They conduct themselves with integrity, professionalism, passion, care for the people they serve and are absolutely a pleasure to work with. They work with a very lean team with great efficiency and effectiveness. Their work is incredibly important to the audiences that they serve here in the US and also abroad in Africa. They are a stellar organization doing very important work with a rockstar team.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've witnesses the results of this organization with the people they serve and have seen them in action at a variety of events.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Recommend them hiring at least one other individual (at least on a part-time basis) to help with some of the tactical items so their leadership can have the time to be more strategic, big-picture.
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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
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
I've only had really positive volunteer experiences.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Introduced me to new people...always a rewarding experience.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Rewarding, fulfilling, solidified that one person can make a difference/contribution in our world.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
October 1, 2011
When I consider donating to a charitable organization, I first look for high fundraising efficiency and low administrative expenses. The Forever Young Foundation meets these key criteria, largely due to the generous underwriting by Steve and Barb Young.
Next, I look at the success of the underlying programs to ensure that they are effective at solving problems and improving lives. I have seen up close how the programs Forever Young supports improve children's lives.
Last, donating to Forever Young is like joining an exceptional family, where you associate with other donors and a dedicated staff that are like minded in helping others. The Foundation is so well run by such high integrity people - everyone should seriously consider Forever Young in their giving profile.
September 30, 2011
The Forever Young Foundation is a fantastic organization! Steve Young as the Founder, and his beautiful wife Barb, are personally involved and highly motivated to change and improve the lives of thousands. Sterling Tanner and team who run the Forever Young Foundation on a day to day basis are people of highest integrity and dedication. I cannot give a higher recommendation to any charitable entity than I would give to the Forever Young Foundation.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Forever Young zones, the Snowbird diabled skiers program, the Anasazi Foundation, the Forever Young golf tourney fund-raisers . . .
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I just need to do more to help this fine group . . .
September 30, 2011
Steve Young and The Forever Young Foundation have been supporting The Taylor Family Foundation for nearly 2 decades, helping to fund our summer camp for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses in Northern California. FYF consistently supports TTFF in their mission and aids in many different ways. Ways they’ve helped include attending our annual Day in the Park event and helping put together Live Auction packages with “meet and greets” with Steve Young, also giving to our “Kid to Camp” campaign, which helps raise the crucial funds to bring these kids to camp for free, FYF helps children all across the world, and The Taylor Family Foundation feels extremely lucky to count them as a supporter and a partner
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Our organizations have worked together for more than 2 decades.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
n/a
September 30, 2011
“I am CEO of Cardon Children’s Medical Center and have been delighted that the Forever Young Foundation is a partner in the care, healing and learning of our hospitalized children. Their love of children and passion for children learning and growing up to be great citizens is evident in all they do and all they fund. "Be your own hero" is the guiding principle used in our Forever Young Zone and our nurses, doctors and child life staff follow that each day they work with the children and do things for the children and families. Thank you to the Young family and their Foundation for helping support children’s care at Cardon Children’s Medical Center.
Rhonda Anderson RN, DNSc
CEO
Cardon Children’s Medical Center”
September 30, 2011
I have seen many beautiful moments and lives changed because of The Forever Young Foundation. They are committed and seek to help children in any situation in which they are struggling, whether due to disease, hospital stays, or just to bring smiles in ways not otherwise obtainable by the children, this organization is there for them. They seek to find a way to make a situation better and if they cannot change it, they will make the children forget about it even if its just a little while. Nothing but love and joy comes from this organization.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the life of relative. The help he received because of this organization has changed his perspective on life and given him people to call on and rely on and to know that he is loved regardless of where he is in his life.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not know of any.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
How did you learn about this organization?
Friend
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
September 30, 2011
I am CEO of Cardon Children’s Medical Center and have been delighted that the Forever Young Foundation is a partner in the care, healing and learning of our hospitalized children. Their love of children and passion for children learning and growing up to be great citizens is evident in all they do and all they fund. "Be your own hero" is the guiding principle used in our Forever Young Zone and our nurses, doctors and child life staff follow that each day they work with the children and do things for the children and families. Thank you to the Young family and their Foundation for helping support children’s care at Cardon Children’s Medical Center.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
September 29, 2011
Our foundation, Wasatch Adaptive Sports, provides therapeutic recreational activities to children and adults with special needs. The Forever Young Foundation has been funding our foundation for the past 25 years. 95% of all our operating costs for the year are raised at the Steve Young Ski Classic. Without the support of the Forever Young Foundation we would not be able to operate. Most all of our participants come from Primary Children's Medical Center, Shriners Hospitals for Children, University of Utah Health Care and the VA Medical Center in Utah. None have any funding to participate; we provide full scholarships from the money raised at the Steve Young Ski Classic. Not only does the Forever Young Foundartion provide funding for our foundation, they provide year-round support in management training and team building for non-profits through the Arbinger Institute and monthly follow-up conference calls. The Forever Young Foundation run by Steve, Barb, Sterling, Michelle and Stephanie is an unbelievable passionate foundation.
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2011 Steve Young Ski Classic
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have personally experienced the amazing results in fundraising with the Forever Young Foundation and the interaction with our staff and especially the participants in our program over the past 25 years.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
None
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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
How did you find this group?
Steve Young found us.
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
Working with the Forever Young Foundation has provided me the opportunity to reach out and provide life-changing and active living opportunities to children and adults with special needs.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
September 29, 2011
Forever Young Foundation has helped thousands of young people find hope and the often life-saving resources necessary to overcome significant personal challenges. Steve Young and his remarkable team have provided numerous scholarships for disadvantaged youth, non-profit leadership training, and healthcare resources for young people in extreme need. Forever Young's reach is international, and it has provided educational opportunities for young people as far away as Africa. In my work with those struggling with addiction, depression, and school failure, I have witnessed first-hand the tremendous social impact made possible by changing just one life. Forever Young, through its tireless work, has made life-saving and life-changing experiences a reality for many of my students, and I (not to mention their families) will be forever grateful.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing first-hand the social impact of changing just one life. Many Forever Young-sponsored students have gone on to achieve great successes in education, philanthropy, athletics, and family life.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Provide additional funding/resources to expand its reach beyond the U.S. and Africa.
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