My Nonprofit Reviews

LAMI serves a population of underprivileged and too often overlooked youth in a unique manner. It is only one of two such organizations in the Greater Los Angeles California area. Children learn valuable life lessons when aboard the several sailing vessels operated by LAMI. Among them are teamwork, planning, leading, STEM topics in the context of ship construction, maintenance, tool use, vessel operation, navigation, and safety. They gain confidence to attempt difficult tasks (under appropriate supervision), and through accomplishing those tasks, are motivated toward success in every other aspect of life. I have been associated with the organization for over thirty years. There is no more dedicated and capable staff than those guiding LAMI and educating their young charges. The majority of funding comes from charitable contributions. Without the ability to be funded in such a manner, regrettably LAMI would be unable to continue its essential mission. Just ask any child -- especially those who are now adults -- and they will tell you that LAMI changed their life for the better. And no doubt in a multi-generational way. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Randle M Biddle - Windship Studios - Maritime Historian - Builder of Models of Ships