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KingCatDaddy
Review for Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Kerala, , India
While Amma through Mata Amritanandamayi Math oversees many humantarian activites, I can tell you they keep a very close eye on expenditures. When money is spent, it is tracked and accounted for at all levels. I'll give you an example. Once a year Amma visits Dallas, TX as part of her North American tour. The event is open to the public during which many receive a blessing (Darshan) from Amma in the form of a hug. It is during this tour that funds are raised for her charitable activities. I volunteered with two people who were in charge of supplying the kitchen. EVERY purchase to the penny was tracked. Furthermore, the items that were purchased, and were not used, and able to be returned, were brought back for refunds. Even the funds the volunteers spent out of their own pocket was diligently tracked. In my own inadequate voice what I'm hoping to convey is that money donated to Amma is carefully and wisely spent on those in need.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the feeling of lightness at times while volunteering. Don't get me wrong. I've been tired, grumpy, and just plain worn out, but in the end I always feel grateful for the blessings I received while volunteering.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
...they walk the talk. In all of Amma's charitable activities everyone puts in many volunteer hours doing seva (service).
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
make a huge difference in many peoples lives. In many, many cases a small amount of money, or assistance, is a great blessing for an individual.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
