My Nonprofit Reviews

Guiding Eyes used to be a wonderful, caring organization, built on the shoulders of volunteers, a caring staff and wonderful dogs! All that is still true, except for a new CEO, 2 yrs ago, who seems to view it as a money maker, a vehicle for his own ego driving agenda of Running Guides, a program that will certainly shorten a guide dog's career, and is not in the best interest of these dogs. Many students are currently being given long wait times to get into class, and MANY more are now turning to different schools, due to the iron fisted administration. They cut the Heeling Autism program, which had a 100% success rate and was a great career choice for dogs who were too *soft* to become guides. The CEO has fired staff who do not agree with him, and MANY staff have left to go to other service dog organizations because they could not stay in that work environment.

I used to donate quite a bit each year. Until the administration changes, I will find more reputable organizations to donate to. And hope and pray that the 5 star GEB that I used to volunteer with can find itself again.