North County Interfaith Council, Inc. (dba Interfaith Community Services)
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March 15, 2011
Interfaith in Escondido, Ca. provides food and necessities to the needy and houses and feeds veterans. I have volunteered several hours in the kitchens there with the veterans and the needy meals at the holidays and I has always been an awesome experience for me. They are very organized and very caring and are a tremendous asset to our community.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Food service
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Expand the building space so they could help even more people.
March 1, 2011
There are few organizations like Interfaith. Their employees are strong, intelligent, and caring. They go far and beyond their everyday jobs in order to aid those in need. I began volunteering at Interfaith, and because of the cooperation, time, and information that the staff was able to provide, I was able to complete my graduate research through this organization. After volunteering for a year at Interfaith, I was offered a job as program manager for one of the programs. I worked there for another year and saw first hand how Interfaith affects the lives of families and individuals who are in desperate need. Interfaith opens its arms to all kinds of people and provides a wide range of serices. Some clients who are helped by Interfaith have just fallen a little behind and need some extra support, while others face more serious conditions. Interfaith is always there, collaborating with other organizations and institutions, and listening to what the community needs.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Through my personal research, volunteering, and working with others at Interfaith. I have seen Interfaith come together with the community in times of disaster (such as the California Wildfires).
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
More monetary aid in order to provide services for clients and for hardworking staff.
February 28, 2011
I spent four and a half years homeless in North San Diego County. Thanks to the miracles performed by the volunteers at NCIC and in particular the counseling services, I was empowered to get control and start making better decisions for myself. I'm no great writer, but there's a strong chance that I wouldn't have survived those bad old days had it not been for all of the giving people that have and continue to make North County Interfaith Council a place where miracles happen everyday in our community.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Helping me to realize the need and positive benifits of continued counceling.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Expand it's availiable resources.
February 28, 2011
I've donated to Interfaith in the past, and my church works very closely with Interfaith on community programs. I've found their organization to be very people-focused, professional, and very efficient in using their available resources.
If you're a donor, a person in need, or an organization looking to have a positive impact on the community, Interfaith is a great organization to work with.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Donating and interfacing with my church.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would increase their available resources.
February 27, 2011
As a former employee and current volunteer, I've been involved with Interfaith for over ten years. While wrapping up my schooling, I knew I wanted to be part of this vibrant and life-changing organization. It's reassuring to know that the time and resources I give to Interfaith go directly to where they are needed.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the way I see my community. I value the perspective Interfaith has given me. The need is overwhelming but the response to action is even greater.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
increase monetary and in-kind donations as well as community awareness.
February 27, 2011
While I worked at Interfaith many years ago- I can and still to attest to the fact that Interfaith helps so many people with food, shelter, job services and mental health issues that it is arguable the most necessary social services agency in the North County. The homeless, hungry and needy (which can happen to anyone!) need Interfaith.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing families fed, housing needy families and children, helping families build job skills and find jobs, providing food to families, giving presents to children who had none.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Nothing - give it more money !
February 27, 2011
Until I recently "retired" I volunteered at Interfaith for almost 24 years. I would not have given that much time and energy to a group that didn't actually solve problems.
Interfaith is without a doubt the most effective social service agency in northern San Diego County if not in the whole region.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've seen lives turned around and literally changed by the conbination of Interfaith staff and volunteers.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would like to see the endowment increased to a level that liberates the orgaization from the changing winds of governmet funding. I would also like to see funding so that Interfaith could more easily share its successful model with the many organizations that seek its help to replicate the model.
February 27, 2011
I had the privilege of working with Interfaith in the context of a redevelopment project in North San Diego County. I was able to experience first-hand their commitment and dedication to their clients (in this case, their residents). I was very impressed with the care they took to ensure the best outcome for their clients.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
protecting the best interest of their clients.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
expand it to more areas in San Diego County.
February 27, 2011
I've experienced Interfaith from a variety of perspectives - as a member of the community, as a professional seeking help for others, as a program monitor, donor, former employee, and more.
No matter how you look at it, ICS is a quality, compassionate, effective organization that creates dynamic programs that both respond to critical needs in the community and use experience and expertise to prevent problems in the future.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
As a community leader, when faced with trying to solve crisis - it's my first and foremost resource in Escondido because of ICS' breadth of service and ability to respond. As a professional, I've formally evaluated the organization's capacity, goals, and outcomes.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Help it grow!
February 26, 2011
I recently discovered Interfaith when I found a homeless man on the street. Since then I have been involved with many of the staff, who are kind and professional. Two weeks ago I found my best man from my wedding living homeless and intoxicated. With the help of the staff I got him into Sobering Services and that is changing his life. Any operation is the shadow of the leader, Suzanne is the Mother Theresa of North County, and her staff is a reflection of her spirit and vision.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Changing the life of a dear friend.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would give them more resources to tell their stories about feeding the needy, helping the less fortunate.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Likely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
How did you learn about this organization?
Through my role on the Advisory Council of the Salvation Army.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
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