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May 26, 2012
My family and I had an amazing time with Sharon, Gloria and all of the Mayan Families staff in Guatemala! They were so helpful. Everything was well planned and proved that we had made the right choice! We all wanted to give back to Guatemala and this is the group that really does it! Hard working and patient. We saw and worked side by side with so many Indigenous Maya Women and they really respect Mayan Families. Highly Highly recommend! Our kids had a life changing time and all they talk about now is when can we go back? We are planning our next trip right now, hopefully very soon.
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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
May 15, 2012
This charity really walks the walk. Dwight, Sharon and Patti, who run the charity are onsite, listen to people's requests and never turn anyone away from the doors of their facility. In this impoverished country, the needs are huge, but Mayan Families does yeoman duty in addressing as many needs as they possibly can. In one day, I have seen them give shoes to a child who has none, chaperone a group of doctors doing a medical clinic, take in a stray dog, and drive a load of donated books to a school, and supervise a feeding program. That level of activity goes on day after day. They are tireless and selfless in their mission to make the lives of Guatemalan families better.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Getting unused Spanish language books in U.S. storerooms to schools in Guatemala
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them more help.
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How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
What specific problem, purpose, priority, or project prompted your gift?
I lived in Guatemala for a year prior to becoming a donor.
May 1, 2012
Life changing! I am a Rotarian and this group really impresses me! Great experience! What an outstanding organization that supports the poor in rural Guatemala in their attempts to get a start economically. Micro-finance at it's best with Mayan Families! It's just superb. Because they work directly with the Mayans in Guatemala they can help in the right ways. Super work ethic! Tireless in their pursuit, even in the rainy seasons storms! I have volunteered with them on two service trips. Hard work and Fun!
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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
April 30, 2012
I installed fuel efficient stoves, set up water filters and more with Mayan Families. Please help this group help more people in Guatemala. They walk the talk like no one else! Very efficient group too! I like really cheap people who make a dime stretch as far as possible and Mayan Families does that and more. Other groups are lazy, not Mayan Families. The amount of work they do is staggering! Their standards are some of the highest I have seen and they are so friendly and welcoming to volunteer with!
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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
April 30, 2012
I am both a donor and a volunteer. I've been involved with several organizations in both Mexico and Guatemala that support women's empowerment in various ways, by far Mayan Families is the Best! I helped with Disaster Relief with Mayan Families and was so impressed also! Micro Loans and Student Sponsorship's are why I keep coming back to Mayan Families! Visit them in Guatemala and you will see for yourself!
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Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
April 30, 2012
I have volunteered time and monies to Mayan Families and am truly impressed. They always put Women first. They take so many photos of all of their work. I know where my money and time is going with Mayan Families Very impressive! The work they do with the poor in Guatemala is life changing on a generational basis. Keep up the great work!
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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
April 30, 2012
Excellent volunteer opportunity! We did so much work and I really felt like I made a difference! I will come back again and again! This is the hardest working group I have ever volunteered for! Amazing people and staff! They make you feel so welcome! I was also working with Mayan Families during the storms and they were simply amazing! I most highly recommend this wonderful Non Political and Non Religious Group!
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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
April 25, 2012
I volunteered with Mayan Families on a social work, study abroad trip. My summer with them was amazing. They help the community in so many areas and the entire community is incredibly appreciative of everything they do.
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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?
2009
April 15, 2012
Mayan Families is a great organization. I was part of a church group that volunteered to build a home for a displaced family. Mayan Families was very effective in utilizing our church's monies and our man power to get a family a home. The leaders are well connected in the community and well respected. They were a great organization to volunteer for and I feel like my time and money were well spent to impact others lives.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing how this work impacts someone's life and by seeing how similar work by others has impacted other local families lives.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Help to provide them more resources to help more of the local people.
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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
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
It was a very humbling experience that helps put perspective on what is really important in life.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
I felt proud to have accomplished so much in such a short amount of time that will make someone's life better.
April 11, 2012
I was a co-sponsor/group leader of a group of 15 from Lindbergh High School and the Crestwood Sunset Hills Rotary Club. While in Guatemala we were hosted, assisted, and lovingly attended to 24/7 by the staff of Mayan Families Organization. They arranged for us to have safe and clean experiences regarding our housing, dining, transportation, and work experiences. We had need of medical help and they were instantaneously able to provide us the attention needed.The Mayan Families Staff trained us and accompanied us to help with the installation of 30 stoves, roofing and finishing a home, serving meals to seniors, providing clothing and shoes to a local village, and 5 pre-schools where we assisted in basic lessons in Spanish. Although we fundraised and were able to bring 15 suitcases of clothing, shoes, and school supplies and purchase 15 stoves as well as 4 pre-school sponsorships we were given far more back from the staff of Mayan Families and the wonderful citizens in Guatemala. I can't begin to express how much we appreciated developing positive working relationships with the extremely gifted staff including stove experts, pre-school experts, drivers, distribution experts and all the other amazing angels of service working for Mayan Families. I would highly recommend any family, church, or school group making a commitment to develop a partnership with Mayan Families Organization. They work endless hours to sustain the outstanding service and integrity they represent in their communities. I've had the good fortune to work with many charitable associations worldwide, however I've never worked with a staff and program as outstanding and inspirational as the Mayan Families Organization. I'm sure I'll fail to mention everyone but some of our outstanding staff trainers and partners included Sharon, Dwight, Gloria, Julio, Rachel, Elizabeth, Laura, Beth, Juan, Juan-Carlos, Charlie, Eric, Augustine, Roberto, Eddie, and many more.
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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
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