My Nonprofit Reviews

I chose to volunteer at the Real Life Center because it has a model of support that works. I counsel and coach clients who are in need of support usually because they have lost their jobs especially now during the pandemic or they are unable to work because of serious health issues. I do an assessment of their need, look at their short- and long-term ability to become financially stable, suggest resources and methods to decrease expenses where possible and increase income. The model also includes enrollment in a one year program of on-going support through food, clothing, self-improvement classes, and once/quarter follow-up calls to check in with each client. My favorite part of the model is goal setting. We partner with each client to set a one year goal and to identify specific steps they wish to commit, to reach their goal. And, we are a faith-based organization, so we also provide spiritual support as needed during the session and continuing prayer. We track the successes of our clients in terms of reaching their goals, and historically it has been above 80%. God is using the Real Life Center in our community in powerful, sustainable ways.