Pet Missouri - Columbia Inc

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Causes: Human Services, International, International Relief

Mission: To provide appropriate mobility for all of god's children in need. We seek to provide mobility first for those in greatest need and with the least resources in poor or underdeveloped countries.

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2 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

1

Susan Williams Board Member

Rating: 5

02/03/2011

I have volunteered with this organization for 9 years. Using my past work experience I have helped procure parts needed for the assembly of these devices. I also helped with laying out the work spaces for making the devices when the assembly operation moved to a larger building in 2007. I have been to Guatemala twice to help with the distribution of the PET devices and I have seen first hand the difference they make in the life of the recipient and their caregivers. Children can now attend school, adults can find a job, and people who h

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kjmaynard Volunteer

Rating: 5

02/03/2011

I have volunteered with this non-profit for 11 years. They have grown and stayed true to their mission of providing mobility especially to those most in need of a rugged device in rough, rural areas. They are almost entirely operated by volunteers and their overhead costs are at only 10%. They not only provide a specific need of mobility, but they also offer a great opportunity for retirees to share their skills at welding, metal working and woodworking. And many others help with assembly, boxing, loading, office work, etc. PET MO-Columbia keeps in regular communication with their volunteers, donors, vendors, and distribution partners.

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