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threerandalls
Review for Society of St. Andrew, Big Island, VA, USA
Wow, There are so many positive aspects about this organization. In addition to the apparent ones that result from feeding people in need, I will focus on the opportunities it provides for people with disabilities to become contributing members of society. Mark, a young man with autism has also been participating with me a little over a year now in SoSA gleaning projects. He has picked hundreds of pounds of apples, cabbage, cucumbers, peppers & tomatoes. He has positively socialized with fellow gleaners, farmers and recipients of the donated food. Through all of this, he has acquired a heightened sense of belonging and genuinely knows he is needed by his community. Most importantly, he is now relied on (often the opposite for those who happen to have a disability). In a nut shell, SoSA feeds the hungry, while at the same time allowing those who are “hungry to help” their community in a way that is successful for them.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
witnessing how much the volunteer oppotunities have changed the life of a fellow gleaner who has autism. He now realizes he is able to contribute to his community by doing something that he not only enjoys but is really good at doing. He is relied on!!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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