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Shannon G
Review for St. Anne's Maternity Home, Los Angeles, CA, USA
As a follow-up to a previous review over a year ago, I would just like to say how impressed I am with the evolution of this organization. This organization very easily could have been lost with changing times; however, it has risen to the occasion over the years. St. Anne's continues to grow along with and for the community, and I will happily continue to volunteer here for years to come!
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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?
2012
Review for St. Anne's Maternity Home, Los Angeles, CA, USA
St. Anne's holds a special place in my heart as I was born there -- let's just say quite some time ago. Because of my connection, and in my quest to connect with my past, I began getting to know the organization over the last couple of years. I have volunteered at a few of their events and have discovered a great group of people who are making a significant impact in the community. One of things I am most impressed with is St. Anne's acknowledgment and willingness to change with the times. At the time that I was born, it was essentially a safe place for unwed mothers to carry, deliver and adopt out their children. My birth mother was treated well while there.
I now see a place where young women can continue their education, gain useful employment skills, and get their feet firmly planted on the ground -- all while carrying, deliver and KEEPING their children. St. Anne's provides a safe and productive opportunity for these young women and their children, which inevitably impacts the surrounding community.
I've sincerely enjoyed working along-side the employees and other volunteers at fundraising events, and definitely continue to do so in the years to come!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My birth mother was given a safe and secure place to live while pregnant with me. She was given the opportunity to hold me as a newborn while I was baptized. She was able to walk away knowing she had made a solid decision (mostly certainly conducive to the day and age I was born) and that I would be adopted by a loving family (which I was!).
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I'm not sure ... but they definitely could use additional funding!
