Helping Up Mission of Baltimore City, Inc.
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We have volunteered to help supply donations to Helping Up Mission. We participated in the Hope Tote campaign to raise donations and needed supplies. It was a great experience. Once the bags full of supplies arrived from family, friends, neighbors, etc. we filled our truck and took them to Helping Up Missions. We were greeted with great appreciation and friendly people. We actually got a detailed tour of the entire facility from Kenny Weir. It was remarkable. It is wonderful the support this program is giving to the lives of the men there. They are truly changing lives for the better. We will be continuing to support Helping Up Mission, as does our church, Dundalk Presbyterian.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very friendly and appreciative.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Supply the same program for women and children.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have been a volunteer at Helping Up MIssion in various capacities for 4 1/2 years. It is a wonderful mission that not only provides food and shelter to homeless men, but supports them through a comprehensive spiritual recovery program, helping them to recover from drug and alcohol abuse. The men must commit to a year of recovery while living at the shelter. During that time they are counseled, take part in 12-step recovery classes. have access to GED classes and personal mentoring, and receive job training and placement. So, Helping Up not only supplies their everyday needs, but "teaches them to fish" and to be productive citizens once their recovery is complete. I have never seen an organization that is run so well. For the men who complete the year long program, there is a very high success rate (meaning they are sober and employed one year later)--much higher than any government organization. Being a volunteer there has been a most rewarding personal experience. I would highly recommend this organization.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Many of the men that I've tutored have passed their GED (high school equivalency) exam!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Working with people who are motivated and truly want to learn and to change their lives for the better.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
So friendly, professional, and helpful.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Build more additions, and serve even more homeless men! They have made a big difference in so many lives, but I think they could do even more if they had the funds, and I know they would like to do more!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
hell'o my name is vaughn caricofe I am a graduate of the Helpingup Mission I work and live here at the mission Icame here in 2000 almost 9 years ago i graduated in 2001 and became a inturn then staff Ipresently hold the position of lodgeing corrdinator Ilove the mission and it contenues to help save my life if you wish to know more about me you are welcome to e-mail me at vcaricofe@helpingup.org or vcaricofe@yahoo.com iwill be more then welcome to share more of my story thank you and God Bless
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
THEY WAY THAT IT HAS HELP ME GIT BACK IN TOUCH WITH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND REMAIN HUMBLE AS A SERVENT
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
watching the men who enter into our program gorw
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
ARE ALL GOD'S CHILDREN
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
BUY UP THE REST OF BALTIMORE STREET
Ways to make it better...
IF I WOULD HAVE FOUND OUT ABOUT THE MISSION SOONER
One thing I'd also say is that...
GOD IS TRUELY GOOD
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have a great admiration for what Helping Up Mission is doing for the homeless and men wanting to overcome addiction. The employees and volunteers have a real heart for the men. It was a real eye opener for me when I took the tour. I have since starting giving on a monthly basis and my kids and I volunteered the last two Thanksgivings. Helping Up Mission is changing lives of men and getting them back on their feet. Keep up the good work!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I married one of the graduates of the 12 month spiritual recovery program and witness first had everyday how the Mission helped him.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have been serving as my church's liaison to HUM. Our church has had groups of youth visit for a tour and service project the past two summers. In addition, two groups of adults from the church have visited and served dinner over the past year. Each time, everyone has been so impressed with the work done at Helping Up. Everyone there is wonderful, friendly and appreciative of the help they are receiving. It's a wonderful thing to see men helping each other and themselves. It is one thing to hear about it, but it's an entirely different thing to see it for yourself! The Lord is doing great work at Helping Up!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the friendships I've developed with the men who are in the Spiritual Recovery program and those who are graduates of the program.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the feeling of hope present everywhere you look and in everyone you meet.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
friendly and committed to changing men's lives.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
serve more men in the Baltimore area and serve women in similar circumstances.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
After volunteering at the Helping Up Mission of Baltimore City, I have a real appreciation for what they are accomplishing. The men struggle with many issues and have a great support system here! I have men beam when they told me that they were sober, even stating the date that they became sober. Some for a few weeks, some months and some for years. It is great to know that I can be a part of improving someone's self esteem and overall life! I know that these men will not only benefit from being at Helping Up, but they will, in turn, help others and REALLY 'Pay it Forward'. Keep up the great work!!!!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Walking to my car with a gentleman who told me that he has been sober for several months. Very touching.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Interacting directly with people. Not just seeing them on paper, but in person.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Kind, considerate and very involved
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
touch 100 million people!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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