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Review for Yellow Ribbon Fund Inc, Bethesda, MD, USA
I've volunteered for the Yellow Ribbon fund for about a year and cannot say enough good things about the organization and the work it does for our wounded vets and their families. Many of the service members treated at Walter Reed are there for more than a year. The Yellow Ribbon Fund does all it can to ease the stresses of that difficult time and to brighten the lives of patients and their caregivers. I've personally assisted in securing travel/outdoor sports opportunities for vets. But the most rewarding moments with this non-profit can come from just listening and talking with our veterans. I'm constantly inspired by their courage, their resilience and their amazing senses of humor! YRF's regular social events give us the opportunity to get to know and show our appreciation for this extraordinary group of people.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
securing a hunting trip for a soldier who really missed the outdoors. Seeing his smiling photos, knowing that he made new contacts who are still supportive, and hearing that his wife said she hadn't seen him this happy in a long time made my year.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
increase frequency of events and volunteer opportunities and create more grassroots fundraising/awareness building opportunities reach out to a broader number of people with small giving opportunities, in addition to holding high-end fundraisers.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
realizing that it's the little things that matter. From holding the baby so that mom and dad can enjoy an activity together, to just listening to a soldier share his story and offering words of encouragement.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extremely dedicated. The staff of YRF is tireless in service of our vets. And fellow volunteers range from those who have served themselves to corporate employees to military moms and more - caring people who are taking time to express their gratitude.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
spend less time on the tireless function of fundraising and focus its efforts on what it does so very well -- caring for our wounded vets and their families.
Ways to make it better...
I could be there more often! I work during the week and would love to have more opportunities to volunteer on weekends.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
competition for charity dollars and for recognition of its work. Many organizations serve our wounded vets - it can be difficult to stand out in that crowd.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
