My Nonprofit Reviews

Oaxaca Youth Empowerment, Inc., then known as Oaxaca Street Children Grassroots, first came to my attention in 2007, when I found a brochure in the hotel where I was staying in Oaxaca. Shortly after that I began volunteering at the Centro de Esperanza on Calle Crespo and continued doing that for several years. The time that I spent visiting and crafting with the children was always a joy for me. I now sponsor two students through OYE and I am confident that they are getting the best support and guidance available in Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico.
As a former volunteer coordinator of a US federal program, I am aware that great effort must go into developing and delivering programs that address human needs. The staff at OYE are dedicated, caring individuals and work diligently to implement services for the children and their families. My hope is that the two centers that they operate will continue to flourish and that many more individuals will join me in supporting their mission.

I have been a minor donor to a Catholic order in another state and was impressed to learn that my intended recipient (an orphanage in Honduras) received 100% of my donation. That was heartwarming to me. As a non-Catholic that was my first experience with Catholic Charities.
My experience as a volunteer at the new Catholic Charities Mamie George Community Center in Richmond has added richness to my life, because I have met so many genuinely kind people there.

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