My Nonprofit Reviews

I joined this organization as a volunteer in September 2020. I conduct mock interview with the students, primarily via Zoom. I find that the students are prepared for the interview although somewhat nervous since this may be the first time that they are sitting in an interview. The interview usually lasts around 20 minutes and then I have the opportunity to review our meeting. I then send my report to the teacher.
I am so grateful to know that such an organization exists in order to prepare our young people for the job world. I am glad I was introduced to YES!

I have been a member of this organization for more than 5 years. It makes my heart happy when I see the transformation that happens by the women that we help. Our hands-on work has changed the lives of many women. We have partnered with various local organizations to uncover where we can help. Last year, we created a committee to help victims of Human Trafficking, directly or indirectly and since then we have partnered with The Salvation Army to support a safe home. Through our signature programs we have conducted career-mentorship classes to at-risk girls at Olive Crest. We have raised the goals for the 2019 - 2020 Soroptimist year and I know that we will achieve them through the generosity of our members as well as our local community.

I have been a volunteer at WHW since 2000. I am a personal stylist as well as a resume coach and it gives me so much pleasure to see the clients improve their lives as they are supported by this great organization. WHW provides free employment services to the clients, including computer classes, job interview preparedness, confidence boosters, etc. I enjoy seeing the transformation that takes place when clients take advantage of the classes that are offered. But more importantly, the words " I GOT THE JOB" are the ones that I enjoy hearing!

I am entering my fifth year as a member of this great organization. Last year our membership soared by 25% as members in our community are learning about the fruits of our labor. Last year, we exceeded our goals in improving lives of women and girls in our community by adhering to our two signature programs: Dream it! Be It! and Live Your Dream! We conducted a 7-week career mentorship program to 30 high schools girls who, otherwise would not have experienced such an opportunity. We also awarded $10,000 in scholarships to 6 single moms, who are head of household and attending college. We have partnered with various other local organizations such as The Assistance League of Huntington Beach, C.A.R.E programs at Goldenwest College and Orange Coast College, Huntington Beach Senior Center, Collette's House and that's just to name a few. I am looking forward to another successful upcoming year as we increase our footprint in this community by helping other organizations who are in line with our mission.

Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach (SIHB) is an organization whose mission statement is to improve lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. In the fiscal year 2016 -2017, some of their activities/donations/service projects were 12 donations to various organization in Huntington Beach. These donation were made in cash as well as in items that the organizations needed. SIHB held at least 13 service projects to benefit various organizations in Orange County. They awarded 6 scholarships to students who fit the mission. SIHB's plan for the 2017 -2018 fiscal year is to exceed their 'giving' from last year. So far, the service projects are a diaper drive to benefit the C.A.R.E. programs at Goldenwest West and Orange Coast colleges, a donation of a scooter to an elderly person and a donation of a bed to an elderly person. This group of women are passionate about their work!!!!!