YELLOW RIBBON FUND INC
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March 24, 2010
I've been volunteering at the Yellow Ribbon Fund for a little over a year and have had nothing but great experiences with the organization. The events the group sponsors, from cookouts in the courtyard to bringing in live nationally known musical guests, are clearly the highlight of the weeks for many residents at Walter Reed. Meet and greets provide activities, speakers and just some needed respite from the daily routines. The families clearly appreciate having great family-friendly entertainment right on the premises. I've been so impressed with all the volunteers I have met, and especially so with the staff of this organization.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
exceptional. Everyone involved has a passion for this organization.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
March 15, 2010
I have been volunteering with the YRF for about 1 1/2 years now, and I can say only great things about the organization. The work that we have done at Walter Reed is so special. I have seen how it is received by the injured soldiers and see what an impact it makes on their families. And I can say that it has done just as much for me. The opportunity that I have had to interact with and support our soldiers is an experience I will never forget. I hope to continue with the YRF for many more years to come.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the way they relate to the soldiers. The injured men and women are still treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
March 15, 2010
The Yellow Ribbon Fund cares for the injured service members and their families on so many levels and truly care about about all they serve.The extraordinary staff work tirelessly and perform miracles daily
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing the transformation of a family caregiver from heartbreaking tears of despair to a radiant smile!
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
March 13, 2010
It is such a great feeling being about to give just a few hours of fun to our veterans. I have helped with numerous social functions for the Yellow Ribbon Fund and it has been worth every minute paying it forward. After 20 yrs in the Navy and receiving such great care, it is impossible for me not to pay it back. Thank you to the Yellow Ribbon fund for making that possible.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
meeting the incredible people who serve our country and helping them transition back to the civilian world.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
March 12, 2010
I am so proud to volunteer for the Yellow Ribbon Fund. The organization is doing such important, life-changing work. I can't help but feel patriotic when I attend events for our wounded servicemembers. In recovery, our veterans want and need to escape the clinical setting and enjoy a quiet conversation. A nice meal, a friendly smile, a break from rehab. It is such a simple idea, but it makes a world of difference.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
making a direct difference, helping our injured veterans.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extremely welcoming and friendly, regardless of political opinion or background.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
change the world.
Ways to make it better...
more veterans knew about the organization.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
financial support and public awareness.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
March 12, 2010
The most effective charity - comprising the finest people accomplishing the most for unquestionably worthy charges - of any I have ever encountered. DONATE, DONATE, DONATE or VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
on numerous and sundry occasions.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the volunteers, the staff and the servicemen/women and their families - you simply cannot do enough to say thank you.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
entertaining, compassionate, attractive, etc.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
and will keep doing whaat it does - thanking our war wounded and their families in the way that counts - with deeds, not words.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
March 12, 2010
I worked with this TREMENDOUS foundation to coordinate a tour for wounded soldiers/their family members at the Hershey Plant I work at. The coordination this group made for this trip was excellent and I was proud to work with them for an amazing tour for both them, as well as our plant. On their visit to Hershey, our copmany provided the tour of the world's largest chocolate factory, a buffet lunch where employees from across our company who have military experienced talked, provided them a tour of the "Hershey Story" museum, and then lastly sent them back with close to 500 pounds of chocolate, including custom-made Hershey Kisses with camoflauge foil wrappers (instead of silver) and "thank you" flags sticking out of them (instead of saying "Kisses"). The people that work at the foundation are tremendous people that pour their heart and soul into making the wounded soldiers (and their families) feel a lot more comfortable. It sounds like they organize a lot of great ways to entertain the soldiers and make them feel much appreciated, which reflects the opinion of every American. This organization pays a tremendous "thank you" to these true heroes.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Hershey (mid-November 2009) and at the Walter Reed Hospital (an organized picnic in early October 2009)
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
to make it bigger, which obviously they're working towards by the reach out to more and more donors :-)
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
how big of a heart they have.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
absolutely tremendous people!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
make the wounded soldiers/true hereos feel even more incredibly thanked and comfortable as they heal.
Ways to make it better...
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In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
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One thing I'd also say is that...
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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