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October 23, 2012

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June 28, 2010

My connection with Gardner's House was forged from shared experience of having loved ones who have bravely faced the rigors of cancer diagnosis, illness, and treatment. I was connected to Ms. Gardner ... more

October 23, 2012

Fantastic organization--reaching out to those with limited means who have cancer and providing practical guidance, support, and kindness in times of great need.

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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

June 28, 2010

My connection with Gardner's House was forged from shared experience of having loved ones who have bravely faced the rigors of cancer diagnosis, illness, and treatment. I was connected to Ms. Gardner while beginning my own research in this area as a Yale faculty member. As a two-time cancer survivor herself, I was immediately struck by Ms. Gardner's insight, compassion, and unwavering commitment to persons seeking assistance through her services. She has correctly identified "basic" needs--i.e., money for food, shelter, and transportation--as a key to assisting those who face cancer in the context of already limited resources. She tirelessly advocates for services to this end; to expand the efforts against cancer to move beyond a search for cures, to include the considerations of survivorship and quality of life for those living with, or in the wake of, illness experience, their lives forever transformed. Ms. Gardner's experience is unquestionable, her knowledge of extant resources encyclopedic, coupled with her inspiration and vision, she and her organization are uniquely positioned within the realm of survivorship services, to address needs that have heretofore gone unmet with the Hartford community, and beyond.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Collecting testimony, in the form of narrative interviews, of persons who have directly benefited from this organization. At every turn, I have found myself humbled and moved to bear witness to such outpourings of gratitude and more simply, love.

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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

the compassion, commitment, and energy of its membership.

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

utterly dedicated, kind, and forward-thinking.

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

render more bearable the experience of cancer diagnosis, illness, and treatment, for so many living within our shared community. First through demonstration at the local Hartford level, and subsequently as an example for future national initiatives.

How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About every month

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

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October 15, 2012

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June 7, 2010

There is a great need here in (Hartford one of the poorest city in tha country)/ North east, for support services and basic need, for people who are facing Cancer, i know first hand the devastation it... more

October 15, 2012

Serving at Gardner's House Inc is a great oppertunity to be a part of some thing wnderfull, watching hope come alive in the eyes of cancer survivors is priceless, Gardner's House is fantastic

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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

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2012

June 7, 2010

There is a great need here in (Hartford one of the poorest city in tha country)/ North east, for support services and basic need, for people who are facing Cancer, i know first hand the devastation it causes to one life, when proper resorces are not in place to assist you to get through these dark times. life as you know it is no more, who can we count on, where do we go, just to stay alive, to stay off the street, to be able to help our children and our families, there is no place, that is a one stop shop for us. We are rejected , we are not qualify for help with basic needs unless we are lying flat on our faces, even tho we have worked and contribute to the system, it punishes us for doing that. This is why Gardner's House Inc was born to bridge the gap between the patient and the person, you cannot treat one and not the other, we are one of the same.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I am one of the forgotten ones that this organization has helped and continue to do so. G.H was honored by our congressman John Larson for the work in the community. Many lives were encourage to fight this battle and the won and is winning.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

make none

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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

It is for people with all types of cancer, rich,middle and poor and it looks out for the person behind the patient

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

Fantastic, understanding, loving and real

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

Buy a building for a respite, wellness and recovery center. A safe haven for the families, help with rent, morgages, etc over all continue to keep families togather. Their would be a Gardner's House in every stste

Ways to make it better...

Support services were readly available for the people with cancer

In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...

Funds, to help the people in the comunity

One thing I'd also say is that...

We are going to have the building for us survivors of Cancer to go for help any time day or night. I name it and claim it in the name of our God.

How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About every week

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

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October 8, 2012

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June 28, 2010

It is a great joy to write a review about Gardner's House because I have sat down with Maggie on multiple occasions as she discuss and show to me the work and future goals for Gardner's House. Maggie ... more

October 8, 2012

GARDNER'S HOUSE INC Is in my opinion an organisation that is very needed in these times. I am familiar with Maggie and i am amaze at the stories of how help is being offered. No one knows the need until one is in the situation and have noway to turn to for help. it is unreal when you need help the most that there is noway to turn. No one seem's to care but there is hope at Gardener's House Inc . One voice one person at a time . I TOTALLY RECOMMEND THIS ORGANISATION.

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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

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2012

June 28, 2010

It is a great joy to write a review about Gardner's House because I have sat down with Maggie on multiple occasions as she discuss and show to me the work and future goals for Gardner's House. Maggie has a heart for the people especially those living and suffering with cancer. This is a personal project for Maggie and the workers and volunteers of Gardner's House because not only is Maggie experiencing and living as a survivor of cancer but she has also live with the fact of friends and family who has pass on with this disease. I must applaud Gardner's House in the tremendous work they are doing to help patients and their family to go through what they are going through. I had the great privilege of spending 2009 thanksgiving with Maggie and her phone never stop ringing with persons who just needed words of advice and encouragement. I was very amaze at the big Heart she has because even though she had family around on this day, she still found the time to spend with these people because she consider them as family and I realize there and then that family never gives up on family no matter who or where they come from. Gardner's House is a place where you can never be alone. They fight for you even when all your strength is gone. They will make all your phone calls and do all your running around to ensure you receive all the help there is possible. If I had a million dollars and I had to choose a non profit organization to give it to, without a shadow of a doubt one hundred percent I will give it to Gardner's House. So I will urge all who are reading this review, I Know in some way or another cancer has affected your life whether through family, friends. co-workers, neighbor etc. so if there is any way you can help Gardner's House, please do so and to the friends and family of Gardner's House keep up the great work. God bless you!!!! love Kim.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I have seen and heard the stories of patients and their families and what they went through and are currently experiencing with the help and support of Gardner's House.

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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About every month

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

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September 27, 2012

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September 27, 2012

The dedication, compassion and support of this organization to bettering the lives of women and men living with cancer, is remarkable. Maggie truly reaches out to enrich the lives of women and men living with cancer. I am fortunate to have Maggie in my life

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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

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September 25, 2012

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September 25, 2012

To know Maggie is to know an angel. She has touched so many people. Through sharing her personal fight with cancer s well as ensuring people are getting the best possible care and attention. Maggie is a God sent.

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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?

Quite well

Would you recommend this group to a friend?

Definitely

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

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J Jack

September 25, 2012

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September 25, 2012

The place that Maggie dwells is full of love for cancer patients and their families. I have witness Maggie’s determination and persistence in bringing awareness to the plight of cancer patients and their families through the work of Gardners’s House Inc. I have witness Maggies’s determination traveling to New York and Washington DC, in an attempt to bring awareness to her organization and raise funds to provide better services to cancer patients and their families. The innocence in her work awakened the charitable spirit in me and compels me to support her cause. Maggie is one of the most forever- giving person I have ever met. I enjoy being in the space she dwells.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Meeting some of the cancer survivors and how thankful they were for the help they receive for Gardner's House.

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Help Link this organization with area cancer treatment centers and Hospitals in an effort to provide well rounded services to all patients.

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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?

I which this group have the resources to have a full-time staff to follow up with cancer patients as they leave the hospital and treatment center. This will include helping in any areas in their life to help them get back to living a well productive life.

Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)

Working with Gardner's House allowed me to re-connect with my dream to establish a technology community center in the Hartford.

How did this volunteer experience make you feel?

This volunteer experience make me feel like I can live for ever in the lives of other people. It make me feel and believe I can change the world .

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Lady C

September 24, 2012

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September 24, 2012

I became acquainted with Gardner's House, Inc. in 2011 and was very impressed not only by its mission but also the unwavering enthusiasm of its founder and president. I have since lent my support to this organization and have closely observed the need to provide very basic needs.

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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

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Healthy Life

September 21, 2012

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September 21, 2012

My Name is Patrick Gardner, I am an international chef, I believe in health eating and this is exactly what Gardner's House is doing,providing basic needs for cancers survivors and their families, this includes healthy foods that will help them to make a speedy recovery. I am have seen the impact not having the right food can have on one whose system is already compromise. I am very honored to volunteer as an advisor for Gardner's House as they continue to bridge the gap for the less unfortunate whose lives have been devastated by cancer.So many Organization, agency, Hospital etc focus on the illness, not the need of the person, I am happy to report that is exactly what Gardner's House is doing and will continue to do with the communities help. God Bless the President Maggie Gardner as she fight to save others, while doing the best to keep her self going on this journey for she her self is a TWO time Breast cancer survivor. God Bless G.H.I

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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of advisors?

Definitely

How much of an impact do you think this organization has?

Life-changing

Will you tell others about this organization?

Definitely

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2012

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LReid

September 18, 2012

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September 18, 2012

I have known Maggie Gardner for quite some years now and every time i speak with her, she is always working towards the improvement of healthcare for those who are suffering with cancer. She. being a survivor herself knows the difficulties she has encountered trying to get the proper medical care and services. She is very compassionate and has a great zest for life. Although she has encountered numerous obstacles in her life, she is very optimistic that things will get better. She has made great sacrifices to help others even when it seemed as if she was not getting any help. There were times when she drove people to doctor's appointments, when she didn't feel too great, but she sacrificed her well being to help others who were going through their own ordeal. She has helped numerous individuals who had no where to turn and continues to give 100% of herself and services towards educating the public on the impact of supports and healthcare on a cancer patient and their families. Gardner's House is truly an organization that truly cares about people and prides themselves on being there for those in need.

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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

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2012

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tinybubbles55

September 14, 2012

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September 14, 2012

When I was at my lowest in life God sent Maggie into my life she is always there to listen and try to help . Many times I am feeling over whelmed and shut in Maggie calls to check on me or say would you like to go here or there with me just getting out makes so much of a difference in me. even though Maggie has medical issues herself she always tries to put other peoples needs first. I was the first person of Gardner's House Inc. and have volunteered for many things to help. Maggie organizes Christmas parties for the children and adults with cancer so that they have a nice Christmas. I am hoping by writing this that someone out there may read this and help further the good of Gardner's House we just got an office but need furniture we need a van for transportation so we all can do things together even to just be able to grocery shop most of the cancer patients in Gardner's House do not drive or have transportation. Maggie uses her own car and Gas to do all this . I would also like to say I am very disappointed with the Komen Foundation for all the Years we at Gardner's House have volunteered and help support you. You have not helped us at all. God Bless you Maggie love Elizabeth Hird

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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

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2012

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