My Nonprofit Reviews

Original post in 2017 - updated 1/30/2018

I began volunteering with Lemondrop at its inception in 2011, when they opened as a performing arts company to help disabled and less fortunate children in Los Angeles. As a former actress the idea of giving back was very exciting for me. When they branched out to open up Lemondrop Farm Sanctuary, I was the first to volunteer to help. Later after the drought, they decided to move the headquarters to North Florida where water was more abundant, and I volunteered to be the first full time onsite volunteer. Working with Lemondrop has been the most rewarding experience of my life. It has literally altered my goals and focus, I'm no longer self-consumed, I look to see where I can give back to both people and animals. I never thought volunteering with a nonprofit would change my entire outlook on life. I highly recommend Lemondrop to anyone who is looking to participate in something larger than yourself. They have a very small staff, but they are so dedicated to providing to others.

You will never find people who are quite so passionate about animals. All staff are volunteer (none receive any sort of paycheck), which means that every cent goes to the care and welfare of the animals. Lemondrop is strictly 100% no-kill, and does not euthanize any animal for any reason. We believe that all animals should be treated with respect and each life should be valued, on this principle we have spent all this time since we have been in operation cultivating the most natural environment possible for each animal.

We strive for this because we believe it enriches their life, and they live to be older and happier than they would be otherwise. So far it has been a rousing success. Presently we have two chickens - Gideon and Gloria - who were surrendered to us when we first opened. They are still with us today (6 years is quite old for a chicken), and are in excellent health with no signs of passing anytime soon.

Our volunteers are some of the most passionate dedicated people that I have ever met, and it is an honor and privilege to work with people of their moral standard. Thank you for making Lemondrop a success.

DO NOT USE - SCAM

I work for a small local nonprofit. We chose to go through JustGive because they charge less per donation. In October we received $320, and should have received the check by the end of the month or the beginning of November. We have emailed them at least 6 times, and they have told us multiple times that the check is on its way.

Whoever bought out JustGive is running money through and never cutting checks to the nonprofits. I will be reporting to the BBB and any other federal agency I can find.

I have been involved with Lemondrop since its inception in 2011. You will never find people who are quite so passionate about animals. All staff are volunteer (none receive any sort of paycheck), which means that every cent goes to the care and welfare of the animals. Lemondrop is strictly 100% no-kill, and does not euthanize any animal for any reason. We believe that all animals should be treated with respect and each life should be valued, on this principle we have spent all this time since we have been in operation cultivating the most natural environment possible for each animal.

We strive for this because we believe it enriches their life, and they live to be older and happier than they would be otherwise. So far it has been a rousing success. Presently we have two chickens - Gideon and Gloria - who were surrendered to us when we first opened. They are still with us today (6 years is quite old for a chicken), and are in excellent health with no signs of passing anytime soon.

Our volunteers are some of the most passionate dedicated people that I have ever met, and it is an honor and privilege to work with people of their moral standard. Thank you for making Lemondrop a success.