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Ranjitha
Review for The Banyan, Chennai, TN, India
I have volunteered with The Banyan for about three years now. The thing that has always impressed me is the freedom of choice that the residents have - none are made to feel beholden to the organisation - on clothes, what kind of work they want to do, etc. The Banyan has worked on every aspect of mental health for the homeless, extending itself to help people even when resources were/are scarce. Advocacy is an area that The Banyan is moving into of late. I think they would do well to have a dedicated team for this (of course they would need more resources for that). I also hope that such a team would work more closely with organisations and individuals working within the sphere of rights for persons with disability and mental illness.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
enabling persons with mental illness to find jobs, and be independent and productive.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Is the sheer enthusiasm and sky-is-the-limit spirit that extends from the staff to the residents and volunteers
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
all kinds!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
make such significant changes at the policy level, reach out to lakhs of people, support replication of its projects in other areas... everything!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
