My Nonprofit Reviews

I've been a volunteer for 10+ years and it is one of the most well run organizations where I have volunteered The Board of Directors (I served 4 years) is intimately involved, highly qualified, and take a personal interest in Miriams success. The kitchen, in ten years, has grown from powerded eggs and milk and canned fruit to wholly nutritious fresh food. The Executive Chef is extremely well qualified and has hired an assistant to run Miriams new dinner program. He does amazing things with donations of fresh vegetables and other staples. The entire staff is involved in "Bowls" the major fund raiser for Miriams. All of the food for the event is designed, prepared, and served by volunteers. The baking component is headed by a well known pastry chef, who teaches cake baking. When you have a waiting list of volunteers that says a lot about the reputation of Miriams, since volunteers once there tend to remain. The volunteers and staff have reached out to the business community for donations of food that would otherwise be dumped. Some are Costco, Trader Joe's, Georgetown Cupcakes, International Gourmet, Uptown Bakers, the White House Garden, and farmer's markets. Miriams' reputation draws media attention and a working visit by the First Lady, Michelle Obama. Not only is food served, but compassion is high on the list. The case workers counsel clients on a wide range of issues, from substance abuse, to filling out a resume, and finding housing. The Art Therapy and Writing Programs have produced art that has been hung in many locations throughout DC and the writing program has produced poetry that has been published. This is a superb organization.

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