OUR LADYS INN
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One of the most worthwhile charities in existence, this emergency shelter helps homeless women who are pregnant.
Not only does Our Lady's Inn provide food & shelter for them and their children, but they also provide assistance with learning life's necessary basic skills such as employment and money management.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
One woman came in with five children, and although she was very intelligent, she was almost completely unable to read. OLI helped her find an adult reading program and she was eventually able to get her GED. They also help address any substance abuse issues the women may be suffering from, as well as any cases of domestic abuse.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
None, besides give them more money!
I have been a volunteer donor to Our Lady's Inn since it began in 1981. I am amazed at the great work they do to help women and children.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've seen lives changed forever because of the wonderful care they give. I'm proud to say I've been a small part in it.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would love to see more people donate to Our Lady's Inn so that they can help even more women and children. The need is so great.
I have been volunteering at OLI in Defiance since last spring. I am so impressed with the staff. They are so attentive and caring to the ladies and their children. I absolutely love helping out, whether it's making jewelry or cards with the ladies, helping with fund raisers, fixing lunch or cleaning up in the kitchen, or doing office work. The lady in charge of volunteers at OLI in Defiance is such a delight. She always has a smile and a kind word. Everyone just loves her...including me. Thanks OLI for giving me the opportunity to help at this great place.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Everyone that I've met, whether they are staff or volunteers, truly have a heart for helping the ladies and their children
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Expand, do repairs, hire more staff, purchase vans
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I am amazed by the work this organization does for women in need. I was introduced to the Inn by a friend who had been doing volunteer work with them. One tour of the home in Defiance and I was hooked. I have met many of the women who are living at the Inn and I am amazed at their strength and courage. I have been speaking on behalf of the group at their Lunch and Learn presentations and last month a resident named Amber spoke to the group and literally brought almost all 80 attendees to tears! To hear her talk about how Our Lady's Inn literally gave her the strength to get out of an abusive relationship and stand on her own was incredible. I continue to be moved at the selfless acts of the staff and volunteers to help these women in need, as well as their children. It is an amazing organization and I can only hope that they continue to grow and prosper.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
seeing how they have empowered women to take control of their life and their situation and strive for a better life.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
caring, compassionate, and have a true desire to help others.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I'm an office volunteer at Our Lady's Inn in St. Charles. In the four months that I have been volunteering, I am completely amazed at the love, support, spiritual sharing and practical help that the staff brings to the residents. They offer selfless service with love and a sense of humor. The residents respond to them in a respectful and cooperative mode. The life skills training that is experienced by living at OLI will definitely be an asset as the residents transition to homes of their own.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
getting to know the ladies and witnessing their progress.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not know, at this point, what I would change.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the number of volunteers I've met who work at OLI as well as fund raise to make the programs available.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
spiritual, loving and understanding of the issues that arise.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Build a bigger home and accommodate more families.
Ways to make it better...
I would have experience in the field of social services.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
financial. As with any other facility, there are always repairs and improvements that need to be made.
One thing I'd also say is that...
OLI is making a difference in the lives of the ladies and their child/children.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
From my first time as a volunteer at Our Lady's Inn I have been impressed with the warm, caring environment provided by the staff and other volunteers. As I observe and learn more about the procedures and operations of the facility, I am in awe of the dedication of the staff to equip each client with the knowledge and skills to be successful when the time comes for her to leave Our Lady's Inn.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
being around other compassionate adults and seeing the results of our efforts.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
caring and dedicated.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have found Our Lady's Inn to be a wonderful place to volunteer my time and talents. My 13 year old grand-daughter loves to go with me to Our Ladys Inn as well. With each visit I feel that I am needed and appreciated by the staff. I wish that I could go more often and give more of my time because I believe in the value of this organization and the love that they show to the residents and their children is tremendous.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very kind and appreciative of the help that is provided. They truly understand the needs of the residents and the organization so that when I have time to give, they know exactly how/where I can help.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
expand but I am not sure that the organization needs that kind of funding. I believe the staff operates very conscientiously and uses their funding wisely. Additional funds would be great and could be used to hire a full time cook, additional staff, etc
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I don't know how they do it...but they do. Day in and day out, the staff members I work with collaborate and encourage each other. They are friends that have come together to serve those in need. I asked a few of them a question today. It was: Why do you do what you do? Each of them shared a different gift that they had to offer and expressed that they saw a need for that gift to be shared. With God at the center of this organization, it has not only survived, it has flourished beautifully. I strive to be like the people I work with. That has never been the case, and I have never been around such an awesome team of people (even in my work with for-profit organizations) that peacefully and collaboratively come together to help a group in need. This same team brings God into its work setting and does not hesitate to give Him credit; I have never seen such devotion or credit given to the Lord by one group of people, not even while volunteering at my church. Not one resident goes wanting of anything; each, if she desires it, can receive an abundance of food, advice, friendship, love, shelter (whether at OLI or at a place that OLI finds for them), or any other basic need. God bless Our Lady's Inn and my friends (the staff, volunteers, and residents).
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
the most loving and giving people I have met in my life. I enjoy every moment with them and have learned so much from each one of them.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
If actions speak louder than words, the Board Members, Staff, volunteers and supporters of Our Lady's Inn have lives that shout. To attend an OLI function is to see how contagious caring can be - Staffers and Board Members inspiring each other to even greater effort in support of the families they serve, donors responding enthusiastically to the enthusiasm of the volunteers, and clients treating each other with the care and concern they receive from the staff. This is a service organization with a model others could well emulate.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
...the commitment and dedication of its staff and volunteer force
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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