August 8, 2011
I have been impressed with SHIM ever since I first volunteered to help at one of their Back-to-School events. It was very rewarding to know that kids, from families that were struggling to make ends meet, would be returning to school with a new backpack and the supplies they needed.
I have also volunteered at the Family Support Center in Prospect Park where services are provided primarily to a large population of refugee families. The staff is caring and resourceful and truly help to fill significant needs in the lives of those they serve.
In these trying economic times, the demand for the services that SHIM offers continues to grow. SHIM staff works hard to meet these needs and does so in a caring, respectful and professional manner.
I have also volunteered at the Family Support Center in Prospect Park where services are provided primarily to a large population of refugee families. The staff is caring and resourceful and truly help to fill significant needs in the lives of those they serve.
In these trying economic times, the demand for the services that SHIM offers continues to grow. SHIM staff works hard to meet these needs and does so in a caring, respectful and professional manner.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
volunteering efforts and more recently while serving as a Board member.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Continue to grow our revenue so that we are able to meet the needs of the community for our services.
MY ROLE:
Board Member & Back to School Volunteer, helped to paint the Family Support Center offices, collected linens and houseware items for the refugee families, provided volunteer income tax assistance at Prospect Park.