This organization was the best human service organization in the Twin Cities according to the United Way Board Chair in 2007. Since that time, the Board replaced the successful CEO who turned around the organization with a novice in nonprofit management who has failed abysmally. Since that time, the organization has consistently run deficits in recent years resulting in significant cutbacks to the organization's program and thus, their mission. They ended a mutual support program for Latino women that had minimal costs as the group used space in the facility & only require a part-time facilitator. The group allowed immigrant women to mentor new arrivals & supported them on their journey into U.S. The testimony of these women were featured at annual meetings, inspired the design of the new facility and were essential in gaining City and State support for the new facility before City Committees and the State Legislature. After the building was built, the women and their program were cast aside by the new CEO and the Board of Directors.
Review from Guidestar
I worked for Neighborhood House for over 10 years and then I volunteered and became a donor. This organization is one of the best of its kind in the United States. It is a warm and welcoming place for the people it serves, the employees and volunteers. It helps people by providing food and other basic services, has a wonderful youth department with homework help and a college access program, an amazing English and GED program and this is only a small portion of the opportunities Neighborhood House has to sever the people of the Twin Cities.