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Action Alliance International, Inc.

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Causes: Education, Food, International, International Cultural Exchange, International Exchange, International Relief, Nutrition, Scholarships, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid

Mission: We ally with other nonprofits to bridge gaps and assist in the smooth and efficient delivery of services to communities. We assist refugees settling in the DFW area in cooperation with Refugee Services of Texas. We assist impoverished Guatemalans to gain an education, relieve chronic malnutrition and acute hunger, and improve their living conditions—empowering them to become self-reliant. We also support cultural experiences between our donors and our beneficiaries to enrich communities.

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50 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

jenn.l.jeffery Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/13/2024

I have worked with the organizers of action alliance several times in setting up apartments for refugees. The love and attention given to each setup is incomparable. Not only are they trying to give these families the essentials of life, they're trying to make it feel like a home for those that have none. It is truly beautiful. Each time I make donations of household goods, I know they are going directly to the people that need them most desperately. So encouraging to see an organization where 100% for all the donations of items, money, and time go directly to the cause being supported. No one is taking anything for themselves. Such an inspiration!

8CeladonBlue5 Donor

Rating: 5

10/31/2024

I love the mission of Action Alliance. I have watched them turn ordinary apartments into welcoming homes. Their dedication in selflessly providing desperately needed services rendered on so many fronts is inspiring and enhances my faith in humanity.

Fundamaya25 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/31/2024

Action Alliance is a remarkable nonprofit that truly embodies the spirit of partnership and support. Through collaborations with other organizations, they bridge essential service gaps, ensuring that communities in need receive seamless, effective assistance. Their work with Refugee Services of Texas aids refugees in the DFW area as they build new lives, while their projects in Guatemala address critical needs—from education and nutrition to sustainable living improvements. By fostering cultural exchanges between donors and beneficiaries, Action Alliance not only supports communities but also enriches lives on both sides. Their commitment to empowerment and self-reliance is inspiring and transformative!

SaintJorge050 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/31/2024

I have worked as a volunteer with Action Alliance International for nearly three years. The satisfaction of working with unpaid dedicated volunteers to uplift the lives of refugees entering our country and also reaching out with help to some of the needy in Guatemala has added a happy dimension to my life.

trogdor General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/30/2024

A lot of care and detail put into the work done by AAI, great job!

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/07/2021

I have been down to Guatemala several times. I've seen first hand the great work this nonprofit does. The extra effort they put in during CO-VID19 saved lives. I am confident they will continue to make a difference.

californiadwight Donor

Rating: 5

10/30/2024

Fantastic Non Profit doing great work! I am always so impressed with their dedication and commitment to their work and making sure every donation counts!

Amberlycotton Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/27/2024

I’m always amazed by the care and love put into each project. Whether it is setting up refugees apartments, or creating paintings to go into the apartments. This is a great organization and I’ve enjoyed working with them to help care for the community.

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Donor

Rating: 5

10/05/2022

I was able to donate to a young man in Guatemala! It’s nice to know that this contribution is making a difference in his life! This nonprofit works hard to provide support and relief! I’m so impressed by the work they are doing, and I am glad I can provide some relief to people who really need it!

katnuckols Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/27/2024

Linda, Corrine, and all involved with Action Alliance are truly committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals and are constantly putting in time, money, effort, and their hearts with the sole intent to serve. I’ve loved working with them to design needed collateral and donate!

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/02/2022

Action Alliance is a reputable organization known for functioning with extreme uprightness. They do not take shortcuts: they do things the correct way. I worked with them as a volunteer in several different projects and had a great experience!

DavidVolunteer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/27/2024

Outstanding non-profit that focuses on caring for those in great need. Worked with this non-profit and large youth group (100+) to provide refugees with paintings and nightstands for their apartments.

nucks Board Member

Rating: 5

10/27/2024

Action Alliance does what it was designed to do—help. From giving to refugees in need of assistance to saving impoverished Guatemalans, Action Alliance is a charity worth trusting. They do a lot of good.

mobileUser Board Member

Rating: 5

10/04/2023

AAI helps refugees in the DFW area and indigenous people in Guatemala. A strange combination, but it works.

mobileUser General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/04/2023

Action Alliance really cares about the people they serve.

mobileUser General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/04/2023

This non profit is doing a lot for the people they serve and it's run by people who really care about those they serve. Can't think of any improvements.

mobileUser Donor

Rating: 5

10/03/2023

They are genuinely serving the community. I appreciate that they directly live in the community and know the people well. The website could continue to improve.

mobileUser Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/03/2023

Overall, the nonprofit did very well. Everything was organized and ran smoothly.

mobileUser Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/03/2023

This non-profit is so important to those that they help. The people whose first experience, of having a home and a bed provided by kind hearted people is an awesome first impression. Grateful for the example of blind kindness that ActionAI shows.

mobileUser Board Member

Rating: 5

10/03/2023

Action Alliance is an outstanding non-profit that's making a real impact in our community through their unwavering dedication to refugees and those in need. Highly recommended!

mobileUser Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/03/2023

Action Alliance does a great job serving underserved populations while stewarding funds carefully and making the most of every dollar.

mobileUser Board Member

Rating: 5

10/03/2023

Action Alliance International works hard to service niches that support the effectiveness of our community assisting refugees. Come help us!

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AngelinaM Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/11/2023

Action Alliance is one of our most valued partners! They go above and beyond to help serve our clients and communicate with our staff. We are so grateful for their professionalism, kindness, and grace!

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mobileUser Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/09/2023

This is an amazing organization! Im really impressed with the services they give!

debudebu55 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/25/2022

I don't know of more dedicated and kind people! Their hearts are completely focused on the needs of those they serve. They have not only made so many lives better but they have saved lives!! When I donate items or funds I am know they go directly to those in need and that feels great.

ollieluca General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/24/2022

I wish all charitable organizations could have the heart of this one! They really care and want to make a difference in the world.

mitzite Donor

Rating: 5

10/24/2022

The work accomplished by this organization is outstanding and caring. This is true charity!!!

jodilybbert Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/02/2022

I am so impressed with the ladies of Action Alliance! When they set their minds to something, they get it done! It’s been wonderful to watch how many people they’ve helped! I’ve had the opportunity to assist with 46 refugee apartment set ups with them and have loved all the adventures! Love serving with these women!

Trogdoor Donor

Rating: 5

10/01/2022

I love seeing the updates this charity provides. I feel completely confident donations are going to those in need. I remember reading the email about how hard it was to get food to people during Covid. The foresight Action Alliance showed saved lives. I know the people in charge truly care about the people they are helping.

ryanminer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/01/2022

Over the past few months that I have worked with them I have been impressed with how hard they have worked for refugees. We have set up 40+ houses in that span! HIGHLY RECOMMEND. l’ll continue to work with them

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rachael.cotton Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/01/2022

This was an amazing experience! Action Alliance was prompt, organized and thoughtful! I’d tell anyone to serve with them and to help all the refugees

mobileUser715195 Donor

Rating: 5

12/03/2021

They support Mayan children with school supplies etc.

mobileUser699937 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/18/2021

This nonprofit is working great in order to provide for so many opportunities and aid to those in other countries! I have been really impressed with them and the way that they handle themselves!

mobileUser699631 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/18/2021

Action Alliance is incredibly intentional about where they allocate donations in order to have the most impact.

mobileUser697852 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/14/2021

These people do great work!

KarenPoch Donor

Rating: 5

10/14/2021

I've worked with this organization since they started. They do amazing work and I have a great deal of trust in them.

mobileUser693382 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/05/2021

Action Alliance really cares about helping those in need in Guatemala. The volunteers spend much of their own time and resources without getting anything in return. Donating or volunteering with them really helps people who are in desperate need.

mobileUser693213 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/05/2021

I volunteered with Action Alliance International as part of a virtual internship with my university. I had a phenomenal experience working with this nonprofit as an ESL instructor. It was a real pleasure to get to know and to teach the staff at Funda Maya in Panajachel, Guatemala. Mrs. Linda Cotton was incredibly kind, understanding, and helpful throughout my volunteer experience, both during and outside internship dates. I wholeheartedly recommend volunteering with this non-profit organization, they do amazing work.\u00A0

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actionai 10/07/2021

It was a pleasure working with a professional, reliable, and caring University Student. We appreciate your service!

mobileUser693210 Donor

Rating: 5

10/04/2021

Amazing company with focus on improving education for health care workers in resuscitation of newborns and saving moms in Guatemala. During COVID they provided much needed food for people in Guatemala. Every dollar goes directly to those in need and for educating physicians, nurses and midwives.

mobileUser693077 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/04/2021

They are doing a great job of helping people in Guatemala with education and food.

dacotton Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/04/2021

Action Alliance saves lives by teaching lay-midwifes Helping Babies Breathe protocols. It is so simple yet so effective. It has been a pleasure volunteering with this non-profit, and I plan to continue working with them in the future.

Sharon S.10 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/29/2020

It has been my great pleasure to work with one of the founders, Linda Cotton for many years.
The organization Action Alliance has the best interests of the people in Guatemala at heart.
Founder Linda Cotton is a retired CPA and follows with great detail that all the donations that come through Action Alliance are used as requested by the donor. The Board of Action Alliance value transparency with all their donors and supporters. Thanks to Action Alliance and their hard work, many Guatemalan families have had food during this very difficult pandemic, they have also been diligent in helping people in need with medical care. I highly recommend Action Alliance if you want to work with an organization that really cares about the people they serve.

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kkpoch Donor

Rating: 5

10/28/2020

This is a fabulous Non Profit! I am so grateful for the incredible work they are doing to help the people of Guatemala.

Jackie Kevin J. Donor

Rating: 5

10/27/2020

We have donated to Action Alliance for about two years now. We were even able to go down as a family to meet the team in Guatemala and see first hand the work they do. We got to go do some of the home food deliveries, we visited their elder care facility, and we got to volunteer in several of their schools. The need in this area of Guatemala is tremendous and this team makes a great effort to get needed supplies to those that need it most. Many of the people assist this organization without any compensation and I am confident that the money I send has a great impact. Sponsering a child is especially rewarding because the child will send direct communications with you, and you and the organization will send you pictures of their progress and supply deliveries (sometimes food). My own children were greatly affected in a positive way by spending time with the people of Guatemala in the summer of 2019. We cannot wait to go back!

suzrevell Donor

Rating: 5

10/26/2020

A wonderful organization that helps to make a big difference in the lives of people most in need! Thank you for all that you do! Your work with Fundamaya in Guatemala is critical and life changing.

Angela G. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/21/2020

I have worked with Action Alliance International since they formed, both personally and also through the non-profit organization I lead. We are primarily involved with the work they do in conjunction with FundaMaya in Guatemala. I have always found Action Alliance to be wonderful to deal with as we work together to figure out how we can best serve in “normal” times and now during the pandemic. Linda has been very open and easy to communicate with for many of our team members. My impression is she has been extremely respectful and knowledgeable about both the United States regulations and culture/expectations of people that donate. In addition, she also works to understand the Guatemalan NGO’s regulations and culture of the people she interacts with on a management level, but also truly respecting the people she works to serve each and every day. Based on my involvement with non-profits for over ten years, this respect and ability to traverse both cultures and regulatory necessities is essential.

The money we have sent for specific projects has been used appropriately and in the best manner possible to educate, feed, and assist in thousands of lives. Linda communicates effectively, quickly, honestly, and from a heart of genuine service. Linda is an accountant and very thorough and knowledgeable. We look forward to partnering with Action Alliance for many years into the future. I am anxious to be able to return to Guatemala with teams to serve alongside those we cherish and respect, working with both Action Alliance International and FundaMaya. Thank you for being a conduit and active participant each and every day in doing good in this world! You are compassionate and provide physical help to many, along with HOPE! I can't wait to see the impact you have in the years to come!

LREDVM Donor

Rating: 5

10/12/2020

This group absolutely has a direct impact on the communities they support. I have been fortunate enough to witness first hand some of the donations being put to good use and the impact this can have on the recipients. In Guatemala, feeding children and the elderly, as well as providing for the education of young people, can be life-changing, and I have been to Guatemala and witnessed the joy the people feel when they realize the donors are "real people" who really sincerely care about them.

mj.guatemala Donor

Rating: 5

10/11/2020

I've worked with this group for quite awhile and they always are there to help. Even with this pandemic I send money, food is delivered within a few days. My girl that i sponsor had a terrible toothache i sent money and they made sure she got the care she needed. The staff is amazing. They have spent days taking my small group around and helped us put in stoves and water filters. Took us to serve the elderly and we had a blast playing bingo with them too. We have gone to many preschools and the staff and teachers welcome us and we get to be with the children. Involved not observers. I have been going down since 2009. Great group

carolphillips Donor

Rating: 5

10/11/2020

They love these precious children and adults, and they do all they can for them.

Judywm Donor

Rating: 5

10/11/2020

A fantastic nonprofit organization. When you make a donation, you get an immediate response and know how and where your donation will be used. Their work with FundaMaya in Guatemala assures the many needs of the people (food, education, health, etc.) will be met for all ages.

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