My Nonprofit Reviews

My husband and I joined a Bowdoin Alumni Support Team in March of 2013 and were blown away by the experience. We had known about the organization as a "local" effort since we live in Freeport, Maine, between Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine and Yarmouth, Maine, the home office of Safe Passage. Listening to the goals, objectives, outcomes and achievements of an organization is one thing; seeing is believing!!
Safe Passage has conceived, organized and built an incredible program that offers education programs to children and their families through teaching, love and support. Children are growing in healthy ways through improved nutrition, medical care, physical activity and enhanced self-image. Parenting classes and skill building programs offered to family members provide opportunities for alternative employment rather than mere subsistence living. The culture is changing through hope. I can't think of a better way to role model for future generations.
During our stay, my husband and I were deeply touched by the opportunity we had to help classroom teachers, if only for one week. The kids touched our hearts, the student volunteers impressed us and we found the dedication local staff truly amazing. And that includes people working in the cafeteria, sorting donated goods, on through and up through administration. Each person as dedicated as the next.
As a pediatric nurse, I have worked with numerous programs serving children and families. Safe Passage is second to none. Congratulations, thank you and my very best wishes for your continued success and prosperity.

Dean Paterson

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