My Nonprofit Reviews
Frank Leonzal
Review for Rainbow Center, Tacoma, WA, USA
I am not just a current Board Member, I am also a Donor. After the surprise from the Advocate stating Tacoma Washington was the nations #1 Gayest city many were shocked. However this only confirms what many already know. Tacoma is a GREAT place to be right now. Tacoma is lucky enough to have a long continuous running Gay Community Center and this year it is full speed ahead as they along with OASIS Youth Center take the next step in Growth, Longevity and Community Building and move into a new shared space. Although I live in South Hill, SE of Tacoma it is the nearest place to gay life in regards to venues and events. The Rainbow Center has been in the mix for along time now doing many great things to help those who need assistance or those looking to have fun or meeting other people. It has provided myself and family the opportunity to do our small part in community outreach and support for those in need. As time goes on maybe one day there will be a 'center' in my part of the woods, until then I know I always have the Tacoma Rainbow Center and am proud to serve the community by being on its Board and as a ACTIVE Donor.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
Review for Rainbow Center, Tacoma, WA, USA
When I first came into contact with the Rainbow Center it was a small one room space in a United Way building. Today and several years later its is a free standing operation that is supported by its community and provides many much needed services in today's economic depression as well as many social opportunities. Serving as a Board Member today inspires me when I hear stories of how the center and we as a community work together to make peoples lives better and easier and even possible saving a life.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
Review for Interpride, Detroit, MI, USA
Currently serving as the Region 2 Director for InterPride has allowed me to see first hand the vital role this organization plays in helping to build community within North America and World Wide.
As Festival Organizer for The Tacoma Rainbow Center-Out In Tacoma, our membership has allowed us to network and build long lasting relationships with other Pride Organizations, Given us valuable education opportunities on the regional and national level as well as connected us with National and International Sponsoring businesses.
Beside promoting Pride within communities around the globe InterPride also work on the issue of Human Rights. Until all people have EQUALITY/HUMAN RIGHTS none of us do. This is based on not only Sexual Orientation/identity but all areas of Human Rights.
While many in parts of the world enjoy more equality, others fight and die daily for just being whom they are.
It is up to all of us as Pride Organizers and Individuals to promote Human Rights for ALL on all levels daily.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Through continued education in regards to Pride Festivals/Rallys and Parades. Personal growth through workshops on Transgender issues, Seniors of our Community and Youth issues.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Try to promote its message and work on as broad of scale as allowable.
Review for Rainbow Center, Tacoma, WA, USA
It is astonishing and GREAT to see such a city as Tacoma can attain and support one of the best Gay Community Centers in the Pugest Sound area! I am proud to be a citizen of Pierce County and know that there is a place to go to meet new people, have fun, find support and all while being Out And Proud! Bigger cities may call us (Tacoma)names and throw stones, but at least we have a Gay Community Center!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
many efforts over the years since moving to Puyallup, Pierce County Washington in 1992. It is a great achievement of our community to have attained and continue to sustain such a vibrent Community Center.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
As my resources allowed get the word out to as much of Tacoma and Pierce County as possible, to let people know it is here for them.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Meeting new people and working on various projects while a Board Member helping it on its path of growth.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
The current ED (Aimee)and Manager (Andre)are great people, pull of energy and ideas and really passionate about what they do for our community.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Buy its own space and not have to worry about rent and the whims of landlords. Probably be able to offer more needed services to the community or colaborate even further with other community groups/organizations to make life better.
Ways to make it better...
More of the community in other parts of Pierce County coming together to support the center and making it bigger, better, and long living.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Enough community members as individuals or those in business stepping up to make sure the center continues for generations to come.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Everyone needs to step up and do as much as you can as often as you can to support the community as a whole and make sure we never lose our GREAT COMMUNITY CENTER!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
