My Nonprofit Reviews

9-24-23
I had the pleasure of joining GGAB at the Mariachi Spectacular event at the Isotope's last game of the season. The other volunteers and I had the task of going around, giving out GGAB bookmarks and pencils to families at the game and sharing a bit about GGAB's mission of youth literacy. I thoroughly enjoyed being able to share GGAB's message with those who seemed genuinely interested and passionate about youth literacy as well. It was also super cute to see the kids get so happy to receive a pencil! Overall, I had a great time and hope to have the opportunity to accompany GGAB at an event again in the future!

10-13-23
I am so glad I had the opportunity to visit Cuidado Los Niños and read to the kids there through GGAB's reading program. Cuidado Los Niños is a wonderful preschool and resource center for children and families experiencing homelessness. I read to a class of 4-5 year-old's and really enjoyed getting to spend time with the kids and witness their interest in the books. One little girl in particular really liked a Spanish book we brought called "Quiero a mi papá porque...". Overall, I am so happy and grateful I get to spread a love for reading with these kids thanks to GGAB!

10-20-23
I was able to return to Cuidado Los Niños again thanks to GGAB. The kids there now remember us and greet us with excitement every week we return. I love that we're able to create relationship with these kids and cultivate an interest in reading. I look forward to continuing to promote youth literacy with GGAB!

11-03-23
I had another wonderful experience reading to the kids at Cuidado Los Niños! This time one of the books we read, called "Welcome to the Big Kids Club", covered what it's like to become an older sibling. Many of the kids I talked to had baby siblings and were excited to tell me about their experience and how it related to the book. It was very sweet. I look forward to my next visit!

12-08-23
This was most likely my last visit to Cuidado Los Niños, and it was a very bittersweet end. Throughout our visits the kids have grown to become more enthusiastic upon our arrival to the point where during this visit they immediately greeted us and asked us to start reading. I had a really great time reading to them, and before we left all the kids gave us a big goodbye hug which was very, very sweet. I am so thankful to CLN and GGAB for allowing me this experience, it is truly one I will never forget!