My Nonprofit Reviews
Nanilani
Review for Project Hawai'i, Inc., Kea'au, HI, USA
HI, I was one of the teen mentors that worked with the homeless children during the summer camp. I was really excited to be able to visit Hawaii and earn community service hours over my summer. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine the difference I would be making in the lives of the homeless children. This program allows the children to gain so much from self-esteem to life skills in such a short time. The people who run the program are so kind and caring. You can tell they devote their lives to the programs success. Being run 100% by volunteers truly makes this a very unique program. I am glad to be a part of it.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
being a mentor to the homeless children during the summer camp session. I earned 200 hours of community service and attended workshops that helped me to work with young children. During the summer camp, I was able to teach the children to live more healthy with basic life skills. I helped them learn to care for themselves and become more social.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
have more teens attend the summer camp. Because there weren't many of us, it was a bit more hard than I had planned. Don't get me wrong, it was a wonderful once in a lifetime experience, but if I had more teen support, it would have been that much more enjoyable.
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
Nothing. It was wonderful
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Yes, this was a real life-changing experience. I learned so much about myself, grew with confidence and opened my eyes to a whole new world of poverty I didn't know exists in the US. I fell in love with my camp buddies while they were with me. I made lifelong friendships with teens from all over the world. I also learned how to implement art as therapy with children. That was very interesting. My mentoring and leadership workshops were also beneficial and I will take those new skills throughout the remainder of my high-school and college career.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Happy and full of love. This is something that is hard to explain. The feelings are so true and the relationships are everlasting.
Review for Project Hawai'i, Inc., Kea'au, HI, USA
I was invited to tell my story about how Christmas Wish Program helped our family. I am so glad to have been choosen to share my families story with the people who want to help Magin make this even better for others. Magin found us living in a tent. At first I was scared she might be with CPS or someone to take my children. She just brought boxes of food, dropped them at my tent and then left. She did this every weekend until we finally talked with her. She was always happy to come and help us, give us blankets and stuff we really needed. Then I started going to the hot meals and clothing giveaways that she hosted every month. I met other parents who were going through the same like us, and I even met people who are still my friends today. My life is much better now, I am in college and work part time. My three children are so happy and now have a place to live. When we moved into our section 8 county housing apartment, Magin gave us a couch, beds and kitchen stuff. She even helped with bath towels and stuff. Without Christmas Wish Program our family would still be homeless still. We would not have the self esteem or even the knowledge we have today. I am happy to share our story and love we have for Christmas Wish Program and all the volunteers who make a difference.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
by being homeless and having the services change my life. My children and I are no longer homeless and we are on the right track to a better future. I am in school and work. My children are well taken care of and in a stable home now. Thanks to Magin
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
ask God to help her be able to help more families.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
being loved and truly taken care of without having to feel shame or I owed someone for all these blessings.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
all wonderful to me and my children.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
save the whole islands. all the children would have a place to live, great meals and everything they needed. Magin would put all the money to help the children.
Ways to make it better...
no way to make it better. I couldn't have asked for anymore. In fact she came with food even when we never asked.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
not enough community support
One thing I'd also say is that...
my life changed and my children have a better future because of Christmas Wish Program
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
