My Nonprofit Reviews

Lin Haberman
Review for Global Links, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
I heard about Global Links through a friend of mine...and was mesmerized by the story of how the organization began and what it has become through the years! The idea of reconditioning and donating medical supplies that would have ended up in a landfill and send these supplies to developing countires was a not only a strike of genious--but taking that idea and making it a reality is nothing short of a miracle!! How many of us see things everyday tossed aside-and say--what a waste--there are people that would love to have this or that...and then to actually have that thought --and work out a plan to have this idea take effect and actually work to help other nations--is an awesome story in itself. It gives you hope that the smallest deed is better than the grandest intention! For a long time I contributed to this organization through United Way--I liked that they didn't have much over head and that my donation went to real help. This year I decided to volunteer --and I got to see what hard work and workers are out there everyday making this non profit a success. I cleaned and painted IV poles --and when you scrub in an empty dusty warehouse for 7 hours --you leave sore--but happy! It kind of gave me a glimpse of the satisfaction these workers have everyday. Knowing that what they do has such a profound effect on so many. The story of this organization and the tour of the facility--made me cry. I was so proud to be a part of this effort for that day! And to think --this effort doesn't just help those that need it most--but also helps the environment in the process--just an awesome ---AWESOME venture!!!! God Bless this organization -- the effort the workers put into this and the love--was so obvious. Never met a group so committed!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping our community hospitals recycle!! And helping the world health organization.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
brag!
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
was that the people there were so committed--worked as hard as the volunteers--and wasted nothing. Everything was recycled.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
enlightening, passionate about their work--driven and hard working!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help so much more. It also wouldn't waste one penny of it on any frivolity--even the toilet paper they had in the bathrooms was generic!!
Ways to make it better...
I could give up my job and work there!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
just hurdles they will jump over--these people are awesome!!
One thing I'd also say is that...
I hope they get more visibility--and they all make the cover of Time magazines as heroes!!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009