My Nonprofit Reviews
T. Gustus
Review for Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International (known as Kidpower), Santa Cruz, CA, USA
After calling them to give them feedback, my general impression is even lower than it was before. If you think a class is bad, try disagreeing with them after.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
unhelpful (and apparently unpaid, eh?) staff members.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
give my money to some other organization, and call it a day.
At Kidpower, we see constructive feedback as a gift and always do our best to make things better, Unfortunately, despite what he or she has written, as far as we can figure out, T. Gustas has never called our office or even sent us a direct e-mail. We cannot address concerns without communication with people.
Review for Project Purr, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Just found the Great Non-Profits site tonight. Was posting a review for something else (unfortunately a very bad experience) when one of my "fur babies" jumped in my lap. Thank you, Project Purr, for bringing these super sweet little kitties into my life.
We had a great initial meeting, a smooth adoption, and 2 (!) cute additions to our family.
We continue to send the foster parents updates. Thank you for helping these small beings who need someone!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
two super happy, small family members
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
give tuna to everyone!
Review for Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International (known as Kidpower), Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Someone once told me - if everyone is thinking alike then somebody isn't thinking.
Five stars, unanimously, across the board? Odd. Except for one or two reviews? Super huge clue they are having their staff write (and churn) reviews.
Bad form. While not prohibited, staff reviews are discouraged, and many of these reviewers specifically identify themselves as staff.
I attended a workshop. under pressure from other parents in my kids age range.
Total BS. Tons of common sense, with a healthy dose of fear mongering and fund raising.
Thanks for the cult induction, but I haven't sipped the Kool Aid.
They teach your kids just enough to get in trouble, but not enough to defend themselves. It's self defense - light - kind of, not effectively.
If you are impressed by their supposed "martial arts" credentials, then make sure you research their co-founder, Timothy Dunphy. He claims to be able to heal people by connecting their "chi" with their "aura" via music and light. (http://www.chiaura.com/)
If you believe that, sign your kids up for a Kidpower workshop and "believe" they are safer.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
hearing more BS than I wanted to
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
remove their non-profit status
If T.Gustus chooses to contact our organization directly, he or she will find that we appreciate feedback and always give refunds on the rare occasions that someone is not happy with a workshop. In our public workshops, we do not turn people away for lack of money - and we seek funding to reach out to people in homeless shelters and other places serving children in high-risk situations. Most of our instructors and center directors are NOT paid by Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International - they started as parents, teachers, and other caring adults -- and have volunteered countless hours and donated a tremendous amount of their own resources to be able to bring these skills to others.
