Neighbors To Nicaragua Inc

I have been donating to this charity for over 8 years. I have been involved in their fundraisers. This July I went to Nicaragua to help out and see the school in person. All the money that I spent for the trip was out of my own pocket. Chuck, the founder and President, also spent his own money to make the trip. The administrative overhead is pretty much zero dollars. The trip was very moving. The students and parents are very poor but very, very happy. After seeing it in person I have vowed to increase both my time and money donations. N to N is not only feeding, clothing and educating these people but in many cases that I witnessed they are saving lives.

This non-profit is fantastic! Your money will get directly to the needs of the people instead of going to mailers and/or lofty admin overheads! We are so proud of all the great work they do for our brothers and sisters in Nicaragua! Check it out!!

This team makes an incredible difference in the lives of children and families. They are intent in supporting both immediate desperate needs and also in creating opportunities for growth, development, and independence.

Fantastic founder and director. His heart is in it and it is great to be able to give to a charity with the confidence that every penny is spent thoughtfully and well. I can't say enough good things about the work of Neighbors to Nicaragua and Chuck's HUGE heart. He is an example to the rest of us.

We donate to Neighbors to Nicaragua for one very important reason: 'because we can"...and should! There is no better charity that puts so much passion and effort (and 100% of every dollar donated) into helping families in need. Chuck Selvaggio (the organization's founder and Executive Director), his board members and support staff all volunteer their time and energies (free of any compensation) to help the children and families in need in Granada, Nicaragua. One only needs to read some of their website stories to feel the heartfelt love that goes into each project effort and the impact our donations are having on our distant neighbors.

100% transparent in how they use their funds. Mostly volunteers who have impacted the lives of so many in desperate need. Weekly newsletters that make you feel like you are truly making a difference with your donations. Education, nutrition, and medicines for the people who need it the most in one of the poorest sections of Nicaragua.

They are doing great work! We have been supporting them for years. Great cause and great people!

The mission is to uplift people of Nicaragua.
Primary goals are education and housing, each of which has been effective.
Leaders visit often and at their own expense.
I am pleased to support Neighbors to Nicaragua.

First met Chuck and NTN in 2014. It’s been a pleasure to watch the amazing and increasing amount of great support provided to some of the worlds most vulnerable

Neighbors to Nicaragua is completely transparent about how they use donations, fully immersed in the communities they support, and makes intentional choices to invest in the futures of individuals that will continue the difference making they benefit from. It's an amazing organization that more charities need to model themselves after.

Neighbors to Nicaragua is truly an amazing non-profit organization! It's great to know that
100% of the contributions go directly to the highly deserving people in need, in Nicaragua.
I can't say enough good things about the generous volunteers and donors who sustain this beautiful and important charity!

Neighbors to Nicaragua has provided an enormous amount of aid to the people of Nicaragua. Chuck Selvaggio, the Board of Directors, and volunteers have dedicated their time and energies to establishing schools, health assistance, housing, etc. to so many people of poverty in Nicaragua. I have personally observed and supported the efforts of this organization over the years. It is a 5 star nonprofit!

I have been working as a volunteer at NTN for 2 years.
It been a great experience teaching those kids.

I have been teaching English to these kids for almost 2 years and personally I enjoy doing it cause they are great kids. In my programs I also have some adults and all my students are great.
I think this will be a good tool for them, that will help them a lot in their lives.
NTN could not have chosen a better place to carry out this charity work.
I personally as a local attest that this area is the poorest in the City of Granada.

The work carried out by NTN in this area is admirable, I can testify how our director and personal friend does his best to carry out all these programs, food programs, houses for people with limited resources, education programs and many other activities at favor of the poorest in the Pantanal area.

Personally, I can say that we have been blessed by so much kindness from our Director and friend Chuck Selvaggio, his entire team and above all by all the kind and good-hearted people who help with their donations to make this project happen.

I cannot say enough about Neighbors to Nicaragua, the staff of volunteers and especially Chuck Selvaggio, their impressive executive director. They have touched the lives of many in need in so many positive ways — helping the sick, feeding the hungry, educating, building homes and schools with a seemingly endless list. Kudos to the board and Chuck — well done N2N!!!

I had the privilege to go to Nicaragua and see firsthand what fine work this organization is doing. Words cannot express the differences they’ve made in so many peoples lives. I am so proud of Chuck and all the people on his team And supporters that make this possible.

I love that NTN is a grass roots organization that funnels all donations to the people of Nicaragua. I've enjoyed watching them grow and expand from the original idea of helping street kids to education, literacy and vocational training.

Neighbors to Nicaragua is one of the few non-profits whose donations 100% go directly to the charity. I truly appreciate a non-profit who not only addresses immediate needs but sets up those that they help for the future as well.

One of the most rewarding organizations I have ever been part of! I've been a volunteer Board Member since its inception in 2013 and have never regretted for a minute the time and money I have spent on behalf of the beautiful people of Nicaragua. They and our Director, Chuck Selvaggio, are a continuous inspiration for me to be grateful for all I have been blessed with and to be aware of the needs of others. One of the truly wonderful trips I have taken was to Nicaragua with three of my five children and one of my granddaughters to celebrate my 75th birthday. All of us were overcome with how lovingly and graciously we were welcomed by everyone we met, be it the parents, the adorable children or the amazing staff at our school there. It is a trip we will never forget and hope to repeat one day soon. It is also confirmation of why I am so happy to be a member of this nonprofit!

Have never been a part of an organization that does more with the resources they have for so many. Neighbors To Nicaragua makes a positive impact on every single mother, father, child they work with. To be frank, they are the only charity I donate to because I have seen first hand and in-country the difference they make on peoples’ lives.
Use Amazon Smile to do what you can with every purchase because Neighbors To Nicaragua uses every penny to better the lives of those less fortunate than you. -LJR

I have been a donor and a volunteer with Neighbors to Nicaragua. Aside from the great work they do to alleviate poverty in Nicaragua, what impressed me was that all donations go to the community they serve. The founder and volunteers pay their own way when traveling to Nicaragua. I've never seen such efficient use of funds!

This is simply one of my favorite charities…They do what they say they do!

Neighbors to Nicaragua is a beautiful example of one person taking their concern for fellow human beings and creating real change. Chuck Selvaggio is our trusted friend and colleague. For almost ten years, he has put his heart and soul into this work, creating a nonprofit from the ground up, and enriched the community it is serving, as well as those who serve that community. We are proud to be monthly donors to Neighbors to Nicaragua. Its motto says it all -- "Because we can."

Neighbors to Nicaragua caught my attention as an outstanding group given both the nature of the charitable work they do and the structure of the organization. The money donated is used almost exclusively for the direct mission in meeting the needs of those they serve rather than overhead/administration. Of all the many nonprofit organizations to which I have regularly donated over the years, I have been most impressed with the personal responsiveness and integrity of N2N’s leadership; they send individualized thanks to their donors and regular updates on the good work being done. I know my donation is going where it it most needed, whether it be for food, housing, medical care or education. Their success in building and maintaining a school is in line with my own beliefs that education is the best investment.
Neighbors to Nicaragua most certainly has earned a five star plus rating as a worthy nonprofit!

Neighbors to Nicaragua is my number 1 charity because every cent I donate goes directly to the people they are helping. The board doesn't take one penny. (Can't say that for most charities.) In addition, the response to the people of Nicaragua is immediate as emergencies issues arise in addition to an on-going, long range plan that is well thought out .

I have known Chuck Selvaggio, the director of Neighbors To Nicaragua, for many years. When he went to Nicaragua, saw the poverty of the people and the children on the streets without access to any education, he came home and began Neighbors To Nicaragua. I know that this charity uses 100% of its donations for the needs of the people of Nicaragua and the education of its children, something that few charities can say. I completely trust that this is true. They have built, staffed and run a school and library for the children, they have a meal program, they have helped adults establish ways to earn their living, and many other needed things. This is the main charity that I contribute to, and I am happy to do so. I have also helped at their fund raisers. I truly believe that my money and time could not go to a better charity.

Chuck Selvaggio started this organization to help the extremely poor in Nicaragua. My husband visited Nicaragua and saw firsthand how devastating this country is. His dedication and enthusiasm is contagious.

I began donating to Neighbors to Nicaragua at its beginning. I know they are judicious and thoughtful about expenditures, which help so many people in Nicaragua, particularly young students. I give in confidence that my donations end up helping those in need, directed by a responsible, committed board of directors.

So grateful to be associated with this extraordinary organization. All donations are applied directly to the services that benefit the population Neighbors to Nicaragua serves, so donors know that they are making a positive difference in the lives of children, families and communities. Chuck and his team lead with integrity, wisdom and passion.

The name says NEIGHBORS to Nicaragua, and most of the outreach they do is similar to what you'd expect a neighbor to do.

This 'neighborly' attitude is evident in the way the board approaches its job.
They have annual plans for projects and usually accomplish them. But when they learn someone is in need, or home needs a new roof, or the school children need paper and pens, they quickly respond. That's their secret sauce. They can be nimble and respond to current events, and I'm satisfied that every dollar they receive goes to the neighborhood.

I am a donor because I like to know that my contribution, as small as it is, will be combined with others and make a big difference. I will continue to be a donor because the work has just begun. Godspeed to N2N

Focus on students of all ages. Recognizes that education is key to break the cycle of deep poverty

Truely a remarkable organization run by people dedicated to helping the impoverished people of Nicaragua, especially the children. The members of N2N provide their skills, knowledge and experience to these people who would not get any type assistance from anywhere else. They teach the men, women and children how to make their lives better through building projects, attending school and sponsoring young adults in their quest for higher education opportunities. This organization needs our continued financial support to help the people of Nicaragua.

I’ve been a donor and supporter of N2N for years. This organization is run by truly caring people who work tirelessly and selflessly to improve the lives of others. N2N provides educational resources so that those living in unfathomable poverty can find a way out while also caring for their physical and emotional wellbeing-providing clothing, food and safe shelter- so they can focus on learning and improving their situation. A very worthwhile organization.

We know that every penny we send to them goes to the mission they are performing. The board for this non-profit receive no compensation for their work. and travel 2 or 3 times a year at his expense and teaches a school while there and visits people who are supported by Neighbors to Nicaragua to make sure the funding being given to them is properly used. He is in daily contact with the person who heads up the staff in Nicaragua.

I have been donating to N2N for years and continue to be impressed with the work they are doing. It is more and more difficult to be comfortable making charitable donations as I'm never sure how the money is spent. That is not an issue here, as I have full confidence in the organization, and they do tremendous work. Their progress under difficult circumstance is an amazing story, and as a donor I'm honored to play a small role in their great works

We have been donating to N2N since they started. We have seen them grow tremendously and stick to their mission with the utmost integrity, which is why we will continue to support this wonderful organization.

I’d like to address the comment and concerns of “ConcernedDonor072”. I can assure you that no volunteers, board members, or even our founder, receive compensation or benefits of any kind. Everyone that travels to Nicaragua to volunteer for our organization pays the entirety of their travel expenses themselves out of their own pockets. Our school staff does receive compensation, of course. Our school runs in parallel with the public school calendar and we have a very small staff consisting of three teachers, one cook (who also does all of the cleaning of the school), a night guard to protect our school from burglary and our administrator who handles all aspects of running our school and does so with great care and devotion. They are all local Nicaraguans and paid a fair wage with benefits as we feel is wholly appropriate. The costs of running the school, paying our staff, and feeding our students each day as part of our meal program is funded by donors. Those costs are entirely necessary to provide our students with a top notch school, daily nutrition and a loving and supportive staff dedicated to empowering each of them through education.

Our organization was founded on the philosophy of empowerment through education. That has always been our primary focus. We are not in the business of “handouts” as you stated. We partner with each and every student we support and there are expectations which must be met for our students to continue to receive educational support in the form of sponsorships for higher education or to be able to attend our school on an ongoing basis.

Our non profit is quite sustainable and all investments (we view our support as investments for individuals and future generations; not handouts) are vigorously vetted and monitored.

We appreciate your feedback and hope this alleviates any concerns you may have. Our financials are public as well and we invite you to view them as confirmation of all that I’ve explained here.

Constantly post that nobody gets paid but, also posts photos of staff in Nicaragua. What is the truth? 100% of the funds can’t be going directly to support students.

Appears that they give a lot of handouts which are not sustainable. They definitely need a better plan. I’m sure that the handouts are welcome but, in the long run, the people will suffer if they expect this from any visitor to their community. The handouts prolong the poverty.

This is an excellent organization that does a lot of on the ground real work with children and families in Nicaragua. They have established a school and are devoted to the cause. I am a long time supporter of this organization and proud of all that they have accomplished.

The work Neighbors does is fantastic. The volunteers that are part of this organization are passionate about education at all levels. The future of this organization is exciting and I look forward to continuing to follow their journey to serve those who need it most.

I have volunteered at numerous events for this organization and it is amazing!

The best Non-Profit I know of. All monies go directly to the people in need. No salaries, travel expenses or reimbursements for board members.

Fantastic charity supporting a great cause. The people involved are incredibly passionate about what they do.

I am a donor and help support Neighbors to Nicaragua with my monthly donations and by being involved in other fundraising events they have throughout the year. The organization does a great job of having various fundraising events to supplement the money they receive from donors like me. The fundraising events vary and they manage to find different venues and event types to draw in an assortment of different people, not just the normal tried and true events like many other charitable organizations. I can attest to the fact that 100% of the money received by Neighbor to Nicaragua through fundraising or through donor support goes right back to the charity and to support the beneficiaries in Nicaragua. I find it personally fulfilling to know that the money I pledge every month goes to medication that is a necessity for continued health for the individual I sponsor. I also love that I was given a picture of my sponsor along with a detailed bio and information on what the money I pledge goes to. I honestly can't say enough good things about this organization and what they are doing to help those in need in Nicaragua.

N2N is a wonderful organization serving a community in need. The fundraising events N2N sponsors are extremely well-organized and virtually every dollar raised goes directly to benefitting people in need, rather than getting chewed up in "administrative fees." Your dollar goes directly to the area of greatest need.

They do fantastic work. I am happy to support them.

I'm involved with Neighbors to Nicaragua because of their transparency and honesty. Whatever money is collected goes directly to those they serve. This is where my charity dollars go.

I've been involved with Neighbors to Nicaragua Inc. for a number of years, as a volunteer and ultimately board member. 100% of N2N's fundraising goes directly to the people we serve. I've seen what the fundraising can do myself, having taken a trip to Nicaragua to meet the students we sponsor, as well as visit some of the schools we've built.

The other board members and volunteers are some of the greatest people I've ever met, and care deeply about the mission, sacrificing time and money, and always keeping our grass-roots beginnings and institutional transparency as guiding principles.

Neighbors to Nicaragua is an excellent nonprofit run by caring individuals that work to help the people of Nicaragua. The work they do is truly extraordinary and selfless.

I was planning a family trip to Nicaragua, and wanted to find some service opportunities for my family. I stumbled across an article about Neighbors to Nicaragua, and was impressed by its grass roots work around education, nutrition, and medical necessities. During that trip, my family and I were able to meet and help a variety of students (elementary school age, and university age), provide food to needy families, and get an insider view of real-life for the poorest in Nicaragua

Since then, I've become more and more engaged with the charity, eventually becoming a Board Member. I still visit Nicaragua regularly, and continue to enjoy the direct engagement with needy citizens of Nicaragua.

I had the privilege of participating in a medical mission with Neighbors to Nicaragua.
They serve the poorest of the poor, with the goal of helping them obtain self sufficiency. They provide sorely needed nutrition and education.
They are fiscally responsible, with almost 100% of donations going directly to the poor. Volunteers pay all their own expenses.