MIND TREASURES
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June 25, 2012
I have volunteered with Mind Treasures for the past 6 years. I have noticed many positive changes in students and participants. Mind Treasures program is suitable for people of all ages. I recommend this program to all.
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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?
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
June 15, 2012
I serve as a member of law enforcement, currently assigned to the Juvenile Adminstration Unit. I initially had the opportunity to observe the Mind Treasures curriculum being taught in an after school program. The students that were in attendance varied in age, yet all appeared to be so captivated by the training. I was blown away both by the training and the student particiaption. As it currently stood, I had no room on my calendar to volunteer for "another program," but Mind Treasures was different. I made myself available to volunteer in an way possible. I absolutely love the positive change that Alex Mazloom and his staff are doing in the lives of families with this program.
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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
June 12, 2012
I had the wonderful privilege working with Mind Treasures. There are two representatives from Mind Treasures per class. Recently, I worked with the primary grades and it was so much fun. I love to see how positiveness can motivate minds. The students are eager to learn and express themselves using there new found knowledge. At the end of the program we asked the students what they learned and what impressed them the most, I was very surprised by the responses. The students were very specific on what they learned and how much of an impact it had on their lives. One student expressed his desire to stop wasting food when he eats because so many children do not have anything to eat. He also stated that he will start taking smaller portions in an effort to not waste food. Another student told me that she learned how to be selfless and not selfish, and that she wanted to donate the toys she was no longer using. This non profit organization not only teaches students how to become better adults, but also how to become wiser adults when it comes to spending and using money. Throughout the program we use a register, at the end of our workbooks, for students to calculate how much money they are spending, sharing and saving. It teaches students the importance in saving for something they want and not spending money carelessly. It also helps children to see the importance in giving back to the community to help make it better. I hope to always be a part of this excellent program!
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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
June 10, 2012
My experience in the program was every other week. I worked with 2nd and 3rd graders. One thing that stood out was the reception we recieved as we went through the lessons. Not all students were able to grasp the idea as quickly as others. But eventually they did. Watching the transformation was beautiful. They were like the sponges you hear so much about when it comes to teaching that age group. Some of the positive comments they made at the end of the program were very uplifting to know we accomplished what we set out to do. It was a very positive and excellent experience for me. I would recommend this program to any school or educational institution. I'm sure there is a program for any age group. I regret I have since been employed and will not be able to participate in the next session.
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Listening to comments made by students after the sesion was over at their "graduation". Many positive comments were made. Some of the parents said they were glad their children had the experience. Some said their children came home and made efforts to help their parents apply what they learned, such as not wasting food.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I don't know of any. Maybe longer hours for each class or more often than every other week.
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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
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
I can't think of any.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Oh yes it did. We are to be an example to all children more than we realize. I definitly enjoyed the group I worked with and would readily work with them again.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Great!
June 10, 2012
My experience with Mind Treasures was delivering a financial literacy and character building curriculum to elementary school students, 2nd grade through 5th grade. At the end of six months, students said such things as "I now help my mother more," "I will quit bullying," "I learned to have patience and to save money," "I learned to not waste food," "I want to help the poor," "when I grow up I will give my money to help the homeless." It was one of the most satisfying and moving experiences of all of my volunteer and paid activities.
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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
My Role: Volunteer & I have been reassessing my huge debts, reorganizing my priorities and gradually redeeming my debts, one step at a time, knowing that I will be able to get back on track an give back and helping others. I spend more time reading/researching ideas and am i.
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April 27, 2011
Mind Treasures has tapped into a real 'gold-mind', if you will, meaning that it empowers us to re-'think' about the energy of money and how the ethereal effects that we call VIRTUES -kindliness, compassion, generosity, creativity - can change our lives by the way we apply this 'entity'. Money has a reputation that it is evil. Well, after attending Mind Treasures workshop, I have a more uplifting perspective of it...and that is the VIRTUEs aspect of money- which was missing in my life. The time is right --as Mind Treasures is teaching our younger generation (the seed) about this philosophy so that as our world continues to progress, a new 'mindset'/gold-mind will grow, and our world will develop into an economy that will be universally balanced. I am gradually getting out of debt...the first step for me. Our country is so in need of Financial Literacy. Wish I had it in my early days of parenting-- but I can teach my grandchildren!
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The results for me is that I am definitely less wasteful and more conscientious about recycling. And internally for me I now think differently: I don't feel that I "NEED" to have "THIS" or "THAT". As in nature...it never takes more than it needs.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Not sure right now what it needs. Maybe show more children videos that have applied these changes.
April 25, 2011
I just recently attended a workshop presented by Alex Mazloom, co-founder, Mind Treasures. The information he presents is excellent! The information he presented is something humanity can use to help bring out our virtues and truly make this a world that we can live in prosperity, spiritual happiness, and overall well being. I don't think that our economic situation would be in the condition it is if we had these values in place.
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April 20, 2011
Mind Treasure's is a partner in deliverying financial education to an
area of San Diego considered as under-served. The program
curriculum has reached more than 500 students in the neighborhood popular after school program called Prime Time.
This program helps to level the playing field of equal knowledge on
financial practices which is one of life's essential success tools.
The husband and wife team that created the curriculum have shared
a wonderful gift to the families of this under invested community.
It is amazing to see how second and third grade students are able to
grasp the same basic financial concepts of Saving, Spending and Sharing as adults. In fact the kids get it even more so. As a volunteer
working with Mind Treasures for three years, it has been a wonderful
experience. Now we are waiting to see the results overtime.
Can't wait to see how the community will be impacted in the future as
these children grow into young adults and become entre-philanthropist. There are no doubts that it will be better.
Barbara Day
Thank you Alex and Nazila!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
While teaching the fianancial concepts it reminds me to follow the concepts as well in order to manage my own finances with success. i.e. saving regularly for opportunities, spending wisely for the necessities of living, sharing time and fianances with those who are less fortunate or for a great cause that will make humanity better.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
clone the authors of the curriculum and send them all over the world to share these financial concepts.
April 17, 2011
I was raised that money wasn't important. As a result I didn't know much about money and was financially illiterate. When I came to Mind Treasures I was in debt and needed help. The most important thing they did was educate me about money and how to use it. I learned about budgeting, about how to use my money, how to create healthy financial habits and before I knew it, I cleared my credit card debt of $12 thousand dollars. I would never have been able to do this without the assistance of this wonderful program. More importantly, it has given me financial education and as we all know knowledge is power.
I think it is essential for everyone to receive the best financial education possible. As an educator, I feel this should be a mandatory part of our children's education. This is, I feel, the answer to the economic disaster we currently find ourselves in today not only in the United States, but on a Global level. This is the long term solution to prosperity.
I cannot think of a higher recommendation than making sure every child receives this education which will not only empower them, but chart the path to their prosperity.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I was able to get out of credit card debt to the tune of $12 thousand dollars.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Ensure constant mentorship. As an adult it is very difficult to establish and maintain new and healthy financial habits. This constant mentorship will ensure, as long as it is encouraging and supportive, that these new financial habits stay in place.
April 14, 2011
The inspiring transformations of young minds was made evident in the fall of 2010 at Johnson Elementary School in San Diego county. One third grader on the first day of the after school class program stated he didn’t need to learn about making money because he was going to rob banks. By the fourth week of classes, his demeanor had completely changed and he was now developing and manifesting virtues highlighted in the course such as respect, patience, responsibility. He was now understanding the importance of saving money instead of wanting to steal it. Many of the students likewise experienced many positive character improvements and grew in financial maturity and in understanding the importance of balance and moderation in their use of time as well as in their spending habits.
The Great!
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The rare privilege of molding and reaching youths in setting and attaining financial goals for the purpose of giving back and helping others is one of the most rewarding experiences in the field of education. The potential of so many millions of young ones developing their untapped virtues and using them as a treasure chest to be shared with the world is a blessing no child should miss out on.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Empower the foundation with the resources to expand its lofty objective of raising a generation mentored to become financially stable and independent, and to use that wealth and prosperity for philanthropic purposes for the building of stronger neighborhoods and communities.
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