Mayan Families
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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.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Getting unused Spanish language books in U.S. storerooms to schools in Guatemala
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them more help.
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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.
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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2011
February 27, 2012
Since I visited my sponsored child a year ago, Mayan Families has assisted me in helping her family in many ways. With my donations, they have built a bathroom with flush toilet and shower, neither of which the family had. They facilitated the purchase of a house and land. The mother is enrolled in sewing classes and a cousin is attending preschool. Food is bought for the family. All these things and more are provided by Mayan Families with funds I send. None would be possible without Mayan Families' dedicated staff who work long hours to help the Mayan people. Photos are sent to all sponsors so that we see our families receiving everything we provide. Donors know without a doubt that the funds they send are being used as directed.
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2012
February 23, 2011
I recently visited Mayan Families for the first time and was very impressed with the work they do. The staff accompanied me on a visit to my sponsored family, observed the many problems with the home situation and are currently working with me to remedy them. This is truly a "hands on" organization. The staff works hard and cares for everyone who comes through their door. They are literally saving so many of the Mayan people in their area.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping me to buy land and part of a house for my sponsored child.
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do nothing. The organization is excellent in every way.
February 25, 2012
We've sponsored a student thur Mayan Families for 3 years now. My kids love seeing pictures of our student. Mayan Families also sends us pictures and letters our student has done. It's a blessing for both us and our student that we are helping.
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Definitely
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2012
February 23, 2012
As a donor and a volunteer, it is interesting to be working at ground level in an organization where one literally sees the end results of a donation or volunteer work. This is so rare in many non-profit service agencies. One can pick a family, a town, a project and support it, get updates and see results as hard working staff provide the infrastructure and support for volunteers and donors. A real team effort with a personal touch, using local employees who speak the various dialects of the indigenous language. I value this organization and its love and strength. Que bueno este grupo de personas.
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Definitely
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Definitely
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2011
September 28, 2011
Keep up the good work and dedication. Thank you for doing all that you do.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
They keep me informed with pictures on the website and send us letters from our student.
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fantastic organization.
February 10, 2011
What a wonderful organization!!! The people who work for Mayan Families have gone above and beyond helping me to sponsor a student as a very last minute Christmas gift for my daughters. On Christmas Eve day I spoke with one of the organizers who assisted me in sponsoring a student in Guatemala.
My daughters take part in donating a portion of their allowance to the Mayan Families and are so excited when they get to see pictures of their friend Marta.
The ability to have a real sense of knowing where your donations are going is such a fantastic benefit. We are so grateful for the work that Mayan Families is doing and we hope they can continue to grow.
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Their communications with me have been consistent and helpful.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them more money to help them expand.
August 25, 2011
I am the President of a non-profit and we provide pro-bono dental care to impoverished children in three countries. We have been working with Mayan Families for last three years. After our trip there last year, I became a donor as well because I truly believe in their dedication, effectiveness, and efficiency in what they do. This year we worked in 4 different villages around Panajachel with Mayan Families for 5 days. Everything was extremely well organized. The staff who worked with us did so tirelessly and with a smile on their face all day long, every single day. We ended up treating more than 800 needy children. I can not say enough positive things about each and everyone in Mayan Family. We have worked with numerous organizations in Central America over last ten years, and Mayan Family gets my highest score.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
every village we went and treated children. The Mayan Family's pre-school students have excellent oral health and hence generally good over all health. The staff members know the communities and its people. They care for each other and treat each other with dignity and respect.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
expand its efforts to more communities around Guatemala.
June 6, 2011
We've been sponsoring a child's education now for three years. We also send additional funds when we can, for food, clothing, etc. I've never worked with a group before that is so organized and so caring about the people that they serve.
We are able to get updates which is great, and also allows us to help more when needed. Thank you to all at Mayan Families for the very hard work that you do.
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I receive the joy of knowing that I'm doing something to help. Even if it is in such a small way.
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Nothing
March 23, 2011
I love this organization... they do many great things in Guatemala. Through them, I sponsor children so that they can go to school. I get pictures, letters and drawings from the kids I sponsor. I can also choose to donate holiday baskets, clothing, food, etc.. They also help families with medical expenses, run preschools, animal clinics, build houses. They are amazing!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
receiving updates about the children I sponsor
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Find more volunteers for them so that they had help with all of the correspondance that they do.
March 1, 2011
I retired as a teacher from a U.S. school that had a Spanish bilingual program in the 1990s, but this program was rejected by voters in the late 90s. The texts in Spanish had languished in our school's store room for more than 10 years. My husband and I connected with Mayan Families to get these books shipped to Panajachel and have them distributed to the public schools in the area. We spent two weeks working with the Mayan Families staff to sort the 2000 pounds of books and get them delivered to schools that literally had no textbooks. We saw not only how they helped with our project, but also got to observe their tireless efforts to support many other projects to help the indigenous people of Guatemala improve their lives.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Distributing texts to Guatemalan public schools.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them more resources to do their work.
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