As a former board member who has served on many non profit boards I can attest that Yad Ezra is probably the most financially efficienct, caring and most considerate of it's clientel's needs and dign... more
YAD EZRA INC
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The most effiecint non profit I have ever volunteered for!
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Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2005
As a former board member who has served on many non profit boards I can attest that Yad Ezra is probably the most financially efficienct, caring and most considerate of it's clientel's needs and dignaty of any organization I have ever had the pleasure of serving on. From it's staff (very few) to it's multitude of volinteers (many).
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extremely considerate and sensitive
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have been involved with Yad Ezra for quite a number of years, and have seen it go from a fledgling organization to one which continues to have great impact on our Jewish community. The organization has expanded its services from primarily a food bank to providing school breakfasts and lunches while teaching good nutrition to the students its serves. These meals include fresh fruits and vegetables not normally a part of the students' diets. Yad Ezra has also provided toiletries and other goods in insure a healthy environment for its clients. I am amazed that Yad Ezra continues to increase its services to its ever-growing numbers of clients through the use of countless volunteers.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
being given the opportunity and the privilege of helping others who are less fortunate than me.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I am allowed to be creative. And I have loads of fun with many new friends.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Very committed to Yad Ezra. Some volunteers serve on a weekly basis, distributing food to those in need. The staff does a miraculous job. YE has 2 executive directors: one for fund-raising, the other to run the warehouse. It works very well!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Expand its efforts to relieve the stress of worrying about finding one's next meal.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have been a volunteer for the past five years and before that the company I work for was actively involved in donating food from grocery chain which has gone out of business. The clientel are treated with respect and as a person who deals with them regularly, they become like your friends. The volunteers are caring and the staff are generous with their time. My wife and I are also regular donors and supporters. This has to be one of the best forms of tikun olam.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The friendships with other volunteers that have arisen from regular and active participation. The knowledge that you are truly helping the less fortunate and can see and hear their appreciation.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
As a volunteer and a long-time donor to Yad Ezra I have found it to be one of the most successful organizations I have encountered. They treat their clients with dignity and respect; they secure the best values so they maximize the purchasing power of donations; and they involve all levels of their community - children, adults and seniors - in their activities. I started as a twice weekly volunteer in 2001 when my business was adversely impacted by 9/11 and had plenty of "empty" time and since then it has been one sense of fullfilment after another.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the sense of helping others in need.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I am a past president and have volunteered at Yad Ezra in many capacities. It is the best food pantry I have seen as it supplies the clients with a well balanced diet and every contact with the client is done in a way to preserve their dignity.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Efficient, considerate amd kind.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
With great care and loving support Yad Ezra welcomes those in need. The volunteers reflect the concern and respect for its clients that they deserve. It is a happy and productive place to put time and energy in to. It's a 5 Star organization! Best, Norine
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
being a contributor and seeing the good work Yad Ezra does in a dignified, caring and supportive manner. Norine
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
A great organization. They feed the needy, with little fanfare. Give generously, and often. There are homeless and hungry families all year long, not just at the holidays.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
they are local, committed to local families, and use the donations locally without a lot of overhead.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
assure that no family in the Metro Detroit area went hungry.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Their mission is simple: To feed the hungry. Their effectiveness is second to none. The organization is run by amazing professionals and a dedicated board. All of which focus completely altruistically on feeding the hungry in the metropolitan Detroit community ... a community that is unfortunately growing. Without Yad Ezra, Detroit would be a different place.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
feed all of the hungry in metropolitan Detroit with dignity and change the attitude towards hunger.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Tried to give 5 stars, but website wouldn't let me. I am a former volunteer and now an active donor. We were married in April 2008 and we listed 3 non-profits for our guests to give tributes in our honor. Many gave to Yad Ezra, and we were overcome with joy from that tzedekah. Please think of Yad Ezra and third party donations, as we did! I gave money from my successful moving sale also! They let me send one check for many cards and they keep tabs as I request tributes! That is user friendly to do via email! They do a great job of sending tribute cards with the donations. Lea and the others understand this. The need is immense for funding, they showed us how they stretch the dollars to the max. Thank you YE. Laraine D. Farmington Hills, Michigan
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
give larger quantities to the clients and feel secure with their budget.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
As a Past President of Detroit's United Jewish Foundation and Past National Vice Chairman of United Jewish Communities (now Jewish Federations of North America) I think Yad Ezra is unique in quietly filling the one of the most basic needs of our community, combatting hunger, with a very small but excellent and enthusiastic staff that never takes "no" for an answer and should be emulated by many of our larhe and long established agencies.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping with fund raising, both from individuals and grant makers and learning from recipients how imortant Yad Ezra is to them
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Dedicated, bright and terrific
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Help a lot more needy people on a regular basis
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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