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March 29, 2012

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March 29, 2011

I have been benefiting from Ruth's for many, many years! As a teacher, i spend a lot of my own money on both necessities and extras for the students in my classroom. Because of Ruth's, I have been abl... text

March 29, 2012

I have been a reading teacher in southern Maine for the past several years. I have saved myself and my school hundreds of dollars by going to Ruth's for everything from paper to rubber bands to reading books. I run a summer library for children who receive reading support, and have obtained many of the books from Ruth's. I would be lost without Ruth's! I try to get there once a month.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

my daily life as a teacher. I use the materials I get at Ruth's every day.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

not change a thing. they are great.

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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?

Life-changing

How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?

Definitely

How do you feel you were treated by this organization?

Very Well

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2012

How did you find this group?

I was told about this when I first started teaching in Gorham. The administration and fellow teachers told me about it.

What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?

I am more aware of how I use my school resources and am more likely to recycle. I bring things from home to see if other colleagues can use them rather than throwing them away.

March 29, 2011

I have been benefiting from Ruth's for many, many years! As a teacher, i spend a lot of my own money on both necessities and extras for the students in my classroom. Because of Ruth's, I have been able to save hundreds of dollars. I can get everything from paper clips to staplers to books for my students to read. Not only does Ruth's save me money but it saves money for my school and for the town, because we don't need to budget for a lot of office-type essentials that we know we can get for free.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

many ways through the multitude of resources I have received for free to use in my classroom.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

change nothing. It is perfect!

November 5, 2011

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November 5, 2011

I am a classroom teacher and just made my second visit to Ruth's. I feel so incredibly blessed to be able to get so many wonderful supplies to use in my room. The children used the brand new pencils, glue, page protectors and notebooks the day I brought them back. We read several of the books I had gotten too. We will use the paint, colored paper and other many supplies over the next few weeks. I also got felt to put up as a feltboard for story telling. WOW this is the best resource an educator could dream of. THANK YOU!!!!

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

supplies for teaching students in my classroom.

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

...I can think of no changes at this time.

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How did you find this group?

word of mouth and our PTA bought a membership

What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?

I don't have to spend as much of my personal money anymore, that is huge!!

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

November 2, 2011

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November 2, 2011

Ruth's has been invaluable in helping me provide an effective education for my students. Our school has been able to get used textbooks when we have not had enough and could not afford purchase more. I have gone to Ruth's numerous times to find materials to use for projects in my classes and classroom supplies like paper, pens, markers, 3-hole punches, etc.

Working at a small Christian school means that money is always extremely limited, but Ruth's makes it much easier to do things that benefit my students.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

having enough textbooks for my students having supplies for student projects

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Occasional hours during the summer would be helpful.

October 28, 2011

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October 28, 2011

Ruth's Resuable Resources is AMAZING! Ruth, Mary and Tom work tirelessly with their staff to ensure that all Maine teacher have the supplies they need to give students a brighter future. I have worked with Ruth's for several years now on a backpack stuffing campaign. I have never seen a more appreciative organization and hard working non profit. I look forward to all volunteer activities with Ruth's Resuable Resources!

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

seeing thank you letters and cards from the children who have been the receipents of the backpacks.

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

find a way to make sure that Ruth had all the money necessary to fullfill the needs of all teachers.

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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

Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)

Always.....Ruth and her staff make you feel like family. You know you're always welcome and nothing you could do is wrong. They give you the opportunity to try new things.....like learning to use a pallet mover.

How did this volunteer experience make you feel?

Every time I leave Ruth's, I feel excited and hopeful. Ruth and her staff always make you feel special and as if you changed the world.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

October 16, 2011

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October 16, 2011

Ruth's is amazing-- I honestly don't know how I could be as effective as a teacher without the materials and resources from Ruth's. Many of my students have organizational issues; many more live below the poverty level, so being able to provide pens, pencils, folders, binders, etc to them enable me to continue with the work of teaching and to ensure that students have the tools they need. Having access to workbooks and textbook materials gives me opportunities to include different activities and bring variety to my lessons.
I'm also the Drama Club director, and we rely heavily on Ruth's for all the materials we need for costumes, props, and sets. I love recycling objects that might otherwise be trash into useful, creative elements in our performances. We certainly couldn't afford to do elaborate plays (we have no budget, only whatever we are able to fundraise) without access to Ruth's.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

The creativity it allows me to include in both my classroom and in Drama Club.

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Maybe have it open more hours.

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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

September 29, 2011

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September 29, 2011

Today at Ruth's Reusable Resources, I was able to get MANY things for my classroom. When teaching ELA, students need lots of paper, pencils, pens, erasers, etc.,--things that seem impossible to keep in the classroom. I was able to find all of these things as well as some 'talking pieces' for our Restorative Practice circles! Not only did I find lots of 'treasures' for my classroom, when I didn't know where I to find something, someone seemed to always be right there to help direct me. When I wheeled the cart out to my car to unload my things, someone came out to return the cart for me. How fortunate we are to be members of Ruth's Reusable Resources! Thank You, Ruth's!!!!!!!!

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

being able to access resources for my classroom.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Things went very smoothly and they were very organized. I didn't see anything I would change.

September 29, 2011

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September 29, 2011

Ruth's is the best. Every time I am starting a new theme or project in my classroom - I think of Ruth's. There is always something there I can use. Plus the usual items I get - like envelopes of all sizes, paper and paper board. My desk chair came from Ruth's. There is always something special too that you just can't believe you get to take with you!
The staff there are so helpful. They are knowledgeable about the process and helpful to all who are new. They keep the warehouse organized and well stocked. You can go in and grab items quickly if needed or enjoy a shopping experience of leisurely walking around picking out just the right items. Thanks you to everyone at Ruth's.

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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?

A lot

How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?

Definitely

How do you feel you were treated by this organization?

Very Well

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

September 28, 2011

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September 28, 2011

Just returned from a trip to Ruth's Reusable Resources with a bag full of supplies to use for a class project this week. I knew I could count on Ruth's to have a huge assortment of hands-on materials for me to use with my students as we make 3-D cell membrane models. Without Ruth's, I would be spending my own money at a local craft store buying up supplies that I thought would work. Instead, I have lots of odds and ends to bring to the classroom to allow for more student choice. Within twenty minutes I found supplies, filled out my form and checked-out with Ruth at the counter.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

my High School Science classroom.

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

expand the hours of operation and continue to encourage companies to recycle products with the help of Ruth's Reusable Resources.

September 27, 2011

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September 27, 2011

Hi, this was my first visit to 3R's. I was tickled with the generosity of the companies that donate to Ruth's!
The women that were working on the day I was there were very friendly and helpful.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I collected a modest supply of needed goods and took home a mental image of all of the items I could use to do sensory projects with the men and women I work with with disabilities. My next trip will be to gather sensory supplies for activity boxes.

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

offer morning shopping hours

September 25, 2011

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September 25, 2011

I am a special education teacher at the high school level. I have been going to Ruth's for years and years and found items that perfectly fit the needs of my students AND items I had not idea what their intended purpose was, but again, fit the bill to a T. The most recent positive development is acquiring just the right thickness of material to balance the accoustics in our reading nook. Oh, the echo was really distracting, and students were put off, and sometimes brought to laughing at how they sounded when asked to do phonetic practice. Ruth's to the rescue. As much fun as we had laughing at the echo, students have stated that it's so much clearer now that the echo is gone...one more direct impact the materials I find at Ruth's.
As much as I get from Ruth's, the organization gives back to the community in other ways too. I've seen community members from businesses to group homes to disabled adults working productively, regularly at Ruth's with a sincere and clearly visible sense of accomplishment.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

if I need it, Ruth's most likely has it. She knows her items, as well as their versatility. Time and again, Ruth demonstrates that students are the reason for the organization and all energies, both physical and creative, go toward helping teachers do what they do best. Our district is one of many transient students. Providing materials - from pencils to packs to lunch boxes....all serve to ensure kids can attend to the lessons offered.

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Hire staff...volunteers alone cannot keep up with the need. Stacking, sorting, shelving items for teachers to collect, is a time consuming task and piecemeal, with volunteers is not enough.

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