People for Care and Learning is the real deal. This organization does more with a dollar than any group I know. From their audacious project in Cambodia of building a whole town for several thousand r... more
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April 5, 2013
Returned to the U.S. from Cambodia last week more convinced than ever of the worth of this great organization. While we were there, the Cambodian government presented Distinguished Humanitarian Service medals to key players involved with the poverty-reduction program underway near Phomn Penh. The poverty cycle can be interrupted at several critical junctures---housing, health, water, jobs, education, food---and I was impressed to see that PCL is attacking on all these fronts. The newest development is an arrangement for a U.S. manufacturer to locate a plant near the village where PCL is building 1,500 homes, a school, market, clinic, community center, and park. Now that I'm back in town, I've learned that a group of students at the local university are engaged in a 50-hour effort they hope will raise a significant amount of money for People for Care and Learning. People know it's worth the investment ... me included!
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2013
October 25, 2012
People for Care and Learning is the real deal. This organization does more with a dollar than any group I know. From their audacious project in Cambodia of building a whole town for several thousand residents, including its total basic infrastructure, to the down-in-the-dirt task of developing a model gardening-farming operation to move people toward self-sustainability, they do it all … and with transparency and accountability.
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Life-changing
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2012
October 25, 2012
In the latter part of last year, my daughter made a big decision to move to Cambodia to teach school. The fear that gripped mine and her dad's heart can't really be described. Then we met the folks from People for Care and Learning. As we attended a cookout and heard stories of people who were serving with this organization in the states and Cambodia, we realized that she would not be alone. We left for Cambodia in January of 2012 to get her established in her new home. When we landed there, I was overwhelmed with the fear of being in a strange place and knowing that in 10 short days, I would have to leave her there. On the first full day in Cambodia, I walked into Common Grounds, a coffee shop established by PCL. It became my oasis! The staff there adopted me and my daughter immediately. Their compassion, attention, friendship, comforting words, great food let me know that God had definitely gone before us to assure a peaceful transition. It was life-saving then and still provides comfort to us when we skype or facetime with our daughter or know that she is there getting a great meal. There are so many other ways this organization has touched our lives. PCL, thank you!
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October 25, 2012
A nonprofit that is actually making a difference in the world.
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Life-changing
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2012
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October 25, 2012
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I used to think the mission of People for Care and Learning was so far on the other side of the world that it couldn't interest me, but when I witnessed up close at what they do, I not only was hooked on the mission, but got a clearer vision of the appropriateness of the name - people for CARE and LEARNING. Those are the driving forces behind the effectiveness of what PCL does. They care for those they encounter by building homes or providing fresh water, and they provide learning experiences through such activities as language education and business training. Their ministry is a shining example to all benevolent agencies.
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2012
October 25, 2012
People for Care and Learning (PCL) is a focused organization that is changing the trajectory of lives in our community and around the world. My wife and I have been involved with PCL for several years. We have a great appreciation for what they do, and an even greater appreciation for the reason they do it.
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Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2011
October 25, 2012
I have served with a non-profit organization of March of Dimes Birth Defects with 12 counties in Tn. I still volunteer with various ones. People for Care & Learning are using their workers, volunteers & money to help people in places where no other organization would go., local in Cleveland, Tn as well as in other counties, They are professional as well as friendly & easy to talk & work with, if you are involved in other nonprofits, you should also consider helping out with this one in volunteer work or money,
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Life-changing
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2011
October 24, 2012
An organization that works with the culture and people they serve to give them their own means to a better life. Every organization that works with the poor or disadvantaged could learn how to do it with excellence from PCL. Inspiring in every way!
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Life-changing
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2012
October 19, 2012
Unbelievable organization that I've had the privilege of serving with for many years & most recently in a tornado disaster clean up in a nearby community. Their vision with the latest project "build a city" far exceeds my expectations of excellence. What surprises me most about this non-profit is the amount of programs they run on a daily basis at such a high standard. It's remarkable how many people's lives have been changed for the better!
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Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2012
October 19, 2012
PCL is an amazing organization that focuses not only on our neighborhoods here, but overseas as well. They have gone above and beyond the call of service for those in need locally, and are currently building a city in Cambodia. Their mission is simple: to give the poor a working chance. They genuinely care about people, and it shows through the selfless acts that they perform. I have been fortunate enough to work with PCL and I am excited to see what they continue to do in the future!
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Life-changing
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2012
August 8, 2012
This is what I feel is good about PCL as a Cambodian who has been a recipient of PCL since 2007. I like that they work in cooperation with the Cambodian Govt. They provide good food, shelter, and education for the Khmer people as well as provide a children's home for those without a family. They have proven to be trustworthy and are giving us a better future with many learning opportunities. This NGO works very well with the Cambodian people.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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