December 1, 2010
I have been a Board member of Adopt A Family of Marin for 18 years. It has been a rewarding and enriching experience that exemplifies the concept, that a few dedicate people can make a change in the lives of families in crisis. From the beginning, where Board members made difficult decision which determined which family would receive the limited funds available, to today, with the number of families served exceeding 800 annually, there can be little doubt as to the effectiveness of this organization.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have personally observed the results and outcomes of the direct involvement of Adopt A Family of Marin.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Expand the capabilities of the organization to serve more families. Develop an exportable, turn key, model that can be adopted outside of our area of service. Find an effective method of telling our story, of how early intervention, pre homelessness, is a cost efficient and effective methodology that is proven to provide a positive outcome in families lives.
MY ROLE:
Board Member & I am actively involved in keeping families with children in their homes during times of crisis.