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minnesota96

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Review for Anna Marie's Alliance, St. Cloud, MN, USA

Rating: 1 stars  

I was appalled by how selfish the staff were to me when I went into this organization. Yes, they were helpful to be a safe place, but they refused to comply with your work schedule and any life you might have outside there. I was almost fired from my job because this place refused to grant me an approved overnight to go to work. I was basically forced to leave, because they kept saying they would give up my bed even though I was working overnight. I found this incredibly unprofessional. I then went to try and file an OFP with them and they turned me away because of a stupid 15 minute policy they have and I work in healthcare, where my hours are erratic, which they were aware of. I got stuck at work and was turned away based on this ludicrous policy. I would call this a shelter, but I'll never trust them with my life or my safety again. It is truly sad because even a former worker there says they have changed since she had worked there, and certainly not for the better. I am currently in fear of my abuser and this organization has once again failed to assist me in being safe from him, based on ludicrous policies they created and disgusting staff who only care to eat the food and chat with eachother, rather than help these women and children. If you really want help, I would suggest going through the court house yourself and avoiding this place if you can help it.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Change the policies to better fit working women, and to make sure the screening of staff is accurately done and that they show actual compassion to the clients rather than sitting in a back room and ignoring them to chat with eachother.

Role:  Client Served