My Nonprofit Reviews

For decades I have supported LARS as a donor and more recently as a volunteer working inside the organization. The kindness and commitment of LARS team members are inspiration to me and comfort to low-income and homeless persons who come to the charity in crisis. I observe first-hand how the LARS leadership team works tirelessly with its community partners to maintain the resources and capacity needed to meet the growing demands of its mission. I work alongside devoted case managers as they deliver financial assistance, groceries, diapers, supplies, and moral support to hundreds of individuals and families each year. For persons who are chronically homeless and unable to work, LARS offers permanent supportive housing and ongoing case management services.

Recognizing the need to help its clients develop skills that can permanently lift them out of poverty, LARS operates a self-sufficiency program that provides educational services, counseling, and job support. This program produces many success stories as participants attain gainful employment, stable housing, and economic mobility. The broad services and positive outcomes delivered by LARS motivate me to continue to be a part of this organization’s important work.