MATTHEW 25: MINISTRIES INC
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April 10, 2013
The atmosphere at Mathew 25 is just outstanding. My kids and I have volunteered with Mathew 25 several times over the years through different opportunities, whether it was through work, school, church, or just going ourselves. It is such a great place to volunteer. The staff is friendly, and helps you to be as productive as you want to be. You can really understand the difference you are making.
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Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2013
April 10, 2013
I started volunteering with Matthew 25 Ministries right after it started, shortly after Pastor Mettey's first trip to Nicaragua. I have always been inspired by not only the staff, but perhaps more importantly, by the volunteers. The people of Cincinnati are fortunate to have a place to come and work on a Saturday afternoon, or throughout the week and know without a doubt that the work matters. Tens of thousands come every year to process goods to be distributed to the poor throughout the US and the world. It is especially inspiring to see the large numbers of kids every weekend that come to work. They have pure joy on their faces because it's not only fun, but they feel good about what they're doing.
Another thing that is inspiring about M25M is their financial stewardship. I know of no other organization that does so much with the resources they have been blessed with. And it's not just those of us that come to work there that feel that way. Their independent audits prove year after year that Matthew 25 is dedicated to maximizing the number of people throughout the world they can help with the least possible cost. This is why Forbes and others have recognized M25M as being one of the most efficient charities in the US. That matters to me. I hope you'll take the time to research it yourself if you're interested. It's truly astounding.
I have also been on two trips with M25M, one to Nicaragua, and one to West Virginia. People's lives are being greatly impacted by the work of volunteers at M25M. I've seen it, I've heard it directly from the mouths of the people affected, I've lived it.
In short, I've seen God's work personified, magnified and glorified by Matthew 25 Ministries. Please join me there some Saturday morning. We'll sort some T-shirts and impact some lives.
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Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2013
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February 8, 2013
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I became involved with M25M six years ago when they came to Brownton, WV(rural community) on their first summer mission trip. My children attended Mt. Vernon school where M25M holds a summer camp for the students every year & provide much needed improvements to the school. Since that first summer I have volunteered every year to help with this mission trip they organize for our school. M25 also provide winter coats for all Mt. Vernon students through donations made by Cintas. Many of the students at Mt. Vernon would not have a good winter coat if M25M did not bring them down every fall. Most of the students have a smile from ear to ear & do not take off their coat, hat or gloves all day(one year it was extremely warm but they still wanted to keep them on!) M25M also bring Christmas gifts for all the students every year that myself & fellow "elves" wrap for Santa to pass out!! If you could see the look on students faces when they open their gifts it is priceless! My family has had the privilege to tour the M25M facility couple of times & every time I am blown away by everything they do around the world!! My oldest daughter was able to go on Haiti mission trip in 2011 with M25M where they visited 5 orphanages to provide vaccines & other care to the children. It was an amazing opportunity for her & she has been on other mission trips but seen the most results from charity that M25M provides. Mr. Mettey's vision for M25M is amazing to take what most companies would disregard and collect, sort and distribute to need people all over the world wow pure genius!! Take a look at what M25M is all about and I think you will be just as impressed with this great group of visionaries as my family has! God bless and have a wonderful day!
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Life-changing
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2012
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February 8, 2013
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My church has a group that goes once a month or so and I thought it would be good to involve the kids in something family oriented and learn to give back a bit. Wow- we were way off base. From the minute we walked in the building until we left 3 and1/2 hours later....amazing. We worked, took the global tour since it was our first time there and enjoyed being side by side other kids actually doing something beneficial for someone else. But it wasn't until we got home and I was sitting with the kids at prayer time that it become clear exactly what the day had been about to them. My son says- Mom, I can't get those pictures of kids out of my head. Are there really that many people out there that have to live like that? I told him unfortunately, yes. My daughter then pipes up, well, then we need to do more about it! FYI- my kids are 9 and 11. I was floored. M25M had given more to us than we could ever give to them. ANd if that's what we get out of it, what can it possibly mean to the children and families that have nothing when they see that truck pull up with all those supplies? We are committed for life to M25M and anywhere else that God leads us! Thank you for the eye opening experience for a family that has had a very small reminder in a very big way of just how blessed we are and how we need to share that! Our morning at M25M opened the eyes of adults and children alike and in an amazing way!
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A lot
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Definitely
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2013
January 15, 2013
I have volunteered with Matthew 25: Ministries for nearly five years. Throughout this time I have personally volunteered, taken my junior high students to volunteer, run in their 5K race, and have been on a summer mission trip.
Throughout these experiences I have been consistently impressed with the way their desire to help the poor motivates all they do. After each experience with Matthew 25 I am more excited than I was before, to be a part of what they are doing.
I find it an honor to donate time and resources to Matthew 25, knowing they will be used to their maximum to help those in need. This organization often strikes me as being carefully planned and well organized. I know that that through them, my donated resources are changing the world.
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A lot
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2012
August 28, 2012
In wanting to expland the service experiences of our 5-8 grade youth at Faith Lutheran Church in Finneytown, we incorporated Matthew 25 into a Week of Service. (Day 1-River Cleanup; Day 2-Member Yardwork; Day 3-Matthew 25; Day 4-Neighbor yardwork and Church Needs; Day 5-Ronald McDonald House) At M25M our youth assisted with filling 4x4x4 tanks of Gojo Soap, we worked with the Community Appreciation Drive-Thru Lunch and filled a gaylord of Health Care Packages. Our youth were very committed throughout all the work they were asked to do that they worked an hour BEYOND the time we were scheduled. Our Senior high youth also volunteer at M25M for their Service Saturday events approximately once every other month. A youth commented when looking at the warehouse..."The end is nowhere in site." An adult reflected, "The end of the need is nowhere in site either."
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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?
none that I can think of.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
seeing the wide range of needs around the world.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
positive
July 3, 2012
In the year plus that I have volunterred at M25M the staff has always been so friendly and appreciative of my service. They are extremely organized and always thanking me for my time. I have met so many nice people--staff and volunteers- that I look forword to the time I spend ever week at M25M.
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For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 3, 2012
I have had the opportunity to volunteer on three different occasions at M25M, and all three times, I was amazed at the amount of merchandise that is processed, the professional process of the volunteers time, the organized and friendly staff and the outreach of this ministry. I plan to volunteer whenever I can when in Cincinnati!
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For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
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Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 3, 2012
I have family in Cincinnati and have had two opportunities to volunteer on the Saturday that I am there. It has been a phenomenal experience and I look forward to repeating that experience. The third time I visited for my Nephew's Graduation and that prevented us from volunteering and we all commented on how much we missed that. Of course, my nephews graduation was awesome so we had a good reason. The staff at Matthew 25 are passioned and so well skilled at making the volunteer experience one of the best!! I am so amazed at what this organization does here in the United States and abroad. I hope to continue my support of this ministry for years to come! I loved seeing entire families showing up for their Saturday volunteer experience. What a great example these parents are setting for their children. Giving back to your community is an amazing gift you give yourself!!
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A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 3, 2012
I have been volunteering for over a year, for 2 hours once a week. The staff is extremely friendly, grateful and efficient. I have something to do every time I come. The other volunteers are also very friendly. I really like that you can come whenever you want. M25M is very sensitive to your preferences.
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For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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