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Review for New Mexico Wildlife Center, Inc., Espanola, NM, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I know that the employees of the center are hardworking and really care about the animals they help in the hospital and care for in the education side. The education programs are taught by individuals who really care about the reptiles, birds and mammals that they care for. They operate as efficiently as possible and use every dollar in donations or admission as carefully as possible. And the volunteers are SO important and really can make a difference.

Role:  General Member of the Public
 

Review for New Mexico Wildlife Center, Inc., Espanola, NM, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I have only interacted with the education part of the NM Wildlife Center but have found it to be VERY helpful in teaching the general public about local wildlife. The Ambassador Animals and their stories help us understand what we do right and what we do wrong with our local critters! Supporting this group WILL make a difference in our world.

Role:  Professional with expertise in this field
NMWC (Nonprofit Staff) wrote:

Thank you for supporting our education programming! Your experience of our Ambassadors is exactly what we want people to take away with them!

 

Review for Family Promise Of Monmouth County Inc, Oceanport, NJ, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

Family Promise works to help families regain a place to live. Most have had a major issue--illness or accident, job loss--that has caused them to lose their home. Many times, Dad and Mom are working or trying to work but just can't get caught up and then ahead of the bills. Family Promise provides a place to stay (one week per church with a rotation among about 11 churches), meals (breakfast and dinner with fixings available to pack a lunch) and counseling re: jobs, budgeting, etc. This enables families to save enough money for a security deposit, etc to get into an apartment or house again.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

the smiles and thank yous from participants and the knowledge that I AM doing what Jesus would do.

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

find a way to fund another van and case worker so we could double the size and the number of families helped.

Would you volunteer for this group again?

Definitely

For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?

A lot

Did the organization use your time wisely?

Very Well

Would you recommend this group to a friend?

Definitely

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

Role:  Volunteer & Most recently, I cook a meal and spend an evening with families.
 

Review for Family Promise Of Monmouth County Inc, Oceanport, NJ, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I have worked with Family Promise since it started in Monmouth County. I have talked to many guests--people who just had a run of bad luck. This organization is special for several reasons--it targets FAMILIES who need help and are willing to follow some rules to receive the help, it gives people specific jobs they can do to help those in need and it does it without the government's involvement. I have found most guests want to get their life together and not need this assistance any longer than they have to--it is really a hand up, not a hand out.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

the joy when a family is moving into their own housing after staying with Family Promise for a rotation or two. And I've had little kids run up and hug me and moms say thank you and dads just shake my hand. I've even had people ask me for a recipe after I've served them an evening meal!

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

find a way to fund another day center and van so more churches and people could be involved. There are families in this county that do not have a place to live. This is a expensive area for living!

Role:  Volunteer & I have coordinated meals for one location and have fixed many meals.