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Lincoln Child Center
April 19, 2011

I'm new to the board, but I'm already impressed with the board makeup and the executive staffing at Lincoln. Lincoln is focused on what it does best - helping underserved and special needs children in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Through their 9 programs Lincoln has helped scores of children become successful when no one else would. It is an honor to serve an organization that is out there making a difference in the lives of so many children.

The Great!

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

Being new, I haven't much experience working with this organization directly. The company I work for has supported Lincoln for over 10 years. Employees of the company I work for help out with such things as the Gourmet Club (a group of volunteers that get together to cook and feed Linoln's children food they may not have been exposed to), and assist with maintenance around Lincoln's campuses.

Ways to make it better...

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

I'm too new and thus far I don't see anything I'd change. Because of budget problems and deficits, funding for Lincoln's programs is in jeopardy; we need organizations like Lincoln to fill in the gaps.

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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?

Definitely

How much of an impact do you think this organization has?

Life-changing

Will you tell others about this organization?

Definitely

How did you learn about this organization?

The company I work for has supported Lincoln for over 10 years. It is an extremely worthy cause.

What is this organization's top short-term priority?

Replace funding lost to budget cuts, refocus efforts to other programs with the closure of the Residence program.

What is its top priority in the long run?

Move their education model to more school districts in the East Bay.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

MY ROLE:
Board Member & We help Lincoln with fund raising events.