Lincoln Child Center
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April 11, 2011
I've been proud to work with foster youth in Alameda County for over ten years now, and my admiration for the work of Lincoln Child Center has grown tremendously during that time. Especially over the past several years - a time of ever intensifying challenges for all human service agencies in California - Lincoln has consistently demonstrated and affirmed its commitment to serving the most vulnerable among us. Its rich array of programs continues to evolve, and its leadership is fully engaged in ensuring that Lincoln is ahead of the curve, always striving to develop better ways to serve children and families impacted by foster care.
Lincoln is an institution - part of Oakland's past, present, and future.
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I've seen Lincoln's children and families stabilize, recover, and learn to thrive
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I believe that under its current leadership, Lincoln can and should continue to expand and innovate, and that foster kids in Alameda County will be all the better off for it.
April 8, 2011
The Lincoln Child Center was introduced to our company, Matsco, in 2000, by one of Lincoln's board member, who was also an employee of Matsco. The employees as well as the CEO, at the time, feel in love with their program. We were very moved by their dedication and commitment in helping these emotionally and vulnerable children in our community. Matsco decided to have a toy drive and help fulfill the children's wish list adn we succeeded. But a handful of employees wanted to do more than provide holiday gifts to the children, we wanted to dedicate our time throughout the year and so a small group of eight decided to call ourselves "The Breakfast club" and we began preparing home cooked breakfasts for the staff and children on a monthly bases. They enjoyed the home cooked breakfasts, so we decided to expand our culinary skills and prepare luncheons and dinners for the kids on campus and continued to do so for years. We changed our name to "The Gourmet Club" and our group grew from 8 volunteers to around 20 and we are currently volunteering our time and dication as of today. What keeps us going is the appreciation from the kids and their smiles and thank you's. They tell us that it reminds them of their home meals and it makes them feel loved. It's all about the children.
The Great!
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My time that is spent on campus volunteering my time with the kids and spending time with the other volunteers and help making a difference in the childrens's lives.
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So far the are doing everything that is necessary to help the community and care for these at risk children. They are on top of the intervention and prevention of offering their services for the mental health serives for these kids.
April 8, 2011
I've been lucky enough to volunteer at a few different organizations on the west coast that help kids make it through tough transitions. LCC is top notch for the following reasons: they're flexible with the times, they're unflaggingly committed, and they're passion is uplifting. In a nut shell, they're had working AND fun to be around. I can't think of a better combination.
The Great!
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Meeting the families who are educated on how to navigate a tough system and in joking around with the kids who keep their spirits up.
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Build on the library.
April 8, 2011
Lincoln Child Center (with locations and programs in Oakland, Hayward, and Concord, CA) is an amazing resource for families in the East Bay. I am most impressed by their dedicated staff. Whenever I get the change to speak to a Lincoln employee, I am moved by how deeply they care for the families they serve. They are never patronizing or overly judgmental, but instead act as partners to educate parents and care-givers to become the best possible family for the children in their lives. They are always evaluating where the need is and reaching far beyond the child or home to the school and community to effect real change. They are inspiring beyond words and I feel deeply honored to donate my time and money to assist them in their noble efforts.
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I have seen how their mission has changed to adapt to community needs
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
increase government funding to broaden their reach beyond the East Bay
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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?
2011
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