My Nonprofit Reviews

I began volunteering at the Fresno Rescue Mission as an assignment for one of my college courses. I worked with a group of 4, and I know that all of us, can equally say that the Fresno Rescue Mission has changed our perspectives of the homeless here in Fresno. The Fresno Rescue Mission provides so many different resources from feeding the homeless, providing emergent care for the homeless, providing overnight shelter for when the weather is under 35 degrees, and they assist the community in so many other ways! As I previously mentioned, I began volunteering here for an assignment, but now as I have completed that, I continue volunteering here and I am continually being blessed. I enjoy coming down to the mission, and reaching out to the homeless community that many people aren't quite aware of. There are so many homeless people living on the streets that it is very impacting to see that one organization can make such a huge difference in our community! I can say that the Fresno Rescue Mission blesses and positively impacts hundreds of lives on a daily basis, and it has been amazing to see this and become a part of this firsthand! As a volunteer, most of the volunteering activities are serving dinner for the homeless which is prepared by some of the FRM staff and some of the disciples of the academy. Working firsthand with the staff and disciples has also been a blessing to me; everyone there is incredibly kind and they always share a little bit of their day with me. I have gotten to hear many of their stories as to how they ended up at the FRM and how it has made such a positive difference in their own lives! One of the most impacting moments I have spent at the FRM was during the Thanksgiving Luncheon, when the volunteers and staff of the FRM put together a beautifully set lunch for the homeless. The luncheon was beautifully decorated, and they had a full course meal set for them. That day over 400 meals were served, and it was amazing to see the graciousness that these people have for the volunteers and staff. It has been an incredible experience volunteering at the FRM with everyone, being able to hear about so many people's stories and lives, and being able to make a positive difference in the community. I look forward to continuing to be apart of volunteering with the Fresno Rescue Mission, and hopefully making a positive impact on our community.