Wonderful organization that serves not only Philly, but several other countries. They provide…read moreministry, education to companies and individuals. Run by two amazing individuals: J. Nathan Corbitt & Vivian Nix-Early, and an amazing staff.

My daughters and I recently volunteered with their school at Mitzvah Circle Foundation on MLK Day…read more I was so touched by this organization which helped 45,000 people, including over 2,000 children with developmental issues last year alone. I really enjoyed not only meeting, but hearing what founder Fran had to say about her original plans for her non profit organization (which grew tremendously over the last few years), as well as their mission, and how the process exactly works. She told touching stories of those she has helped and it really inspired me to do more! I really liked knowing that our time was really needed and our donations were headed to the appropriate places. I love the fact that The Mitzvah Circle creates individualized care packages. They aim to satisfy the personal needs of each and every family/person on a one on one basis. Whether it's school supplies, outerwear, educational toys, pajamas, or sturdy shoes, they will do their best to send seasonal, correctly sized items with each package their volunteers create and deliver. They have many ways you can help... -Donating very gently used items on weekdays. Their motto for donating clothes is "if you wouldn't put it on your child or wear it, don't send it". They noted the item we bag up and send may be the nicest article of clothing they have. Good to keep in mind. It definitely makes this Mama feel a lot better about some of those pricier items we part with. They accept all sizes, all season, all genders. Shoes are definitely an item they don't have enough of! Send 'em!They ask that you call or email before dropping off so they can be sure someone can help you unload your goods. They did say email is the fastest method of communication. -Donating a monetary gift through their site. That money will be used to purchase diapers and baby soap. (They are the ONLY organization which provides diapers to families in neeed! They also send out 500 bottle of baby soap every 2 weeks!) -Volunteer. There are many days to lend a hand. I posted a photo of upcoming available dates of service. Often groups, schools and business come together and select a day to help out too! Contact them if you think you may have a larger group interested in helping out! Volunteering was rewarding and easy. They are a very organized and well oiled machine. My children ages 5&7 had no issues helping out. They really enjoyed bagging the 5 toiletry items as well seeing how fast they could help us separate the garments by size into appropriate bins. Everything was explained well and we accomplished a great deal in our 3 hour slot. I've already been bagging up some goods to take up there. If you are looking to give a bit more in whatever way you can this year, I couldn't recommend this organization any more! I was happy to be a part of it and look forward to working with them a lot more!

Absolutely lovely and kind people who run this charity organization. I had the opportunity to meet…read moreFran Held who is the founder and executive director. She gave me a tour of their warehouse where they sort and ship donations to those who need then the most but cannot afford. These include school supplies for deserving kids, shoes, toiletries, food, books, etc. I was so impressed by this kind-hearted lady and appreciate the amount of effort and dedication it takes to run such an organization. So glad to be able to chip in with what I can to help those in need through this organization.

We just moved here in April and my son absolutely loves his new school. Everyone there is so…read morefriendly and everyday you walk in they greet you with a hello! They have fun after school events where you can meet the other families and they really make you feel like family. My sons teachers are amazing. Miss Lule and Miss Tanaia treat my son like he was thir own. They take interest in all of his stories and you can tell they really care about him. They are both really hands on with all the children which is so nice to see. I am going to miss this school so much when he goes to kindergarten next year. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking in the warminster area!

My son and I transferred COA locations in January and I have been happy with our switch. I love how…read morewelcoming Miss Colleen made it for us! He started out with Miss Madison & Miss Monica and they did a really great job as he was transitioning and getting used to a new space. I loved hearing at pickup how great of a day he had. Now his current teachers Miss Kayla & Miss Madison have been awesome with training him to use the restroom. I explained what I have been doing at home and they have really been on top of getting him fully potty trained! Whenever I have a concern I love how they are so attentive with answering questions and finding solutions. I am happy with the care he receives and I love how he never has anything negative to say about his teachers! I am at ease knowing he is in a loving environment where he actually wants to go to school every day to see Miss Kelly & Miss Sydney as soon as we walk in as well as his teachers once we get in the classroom! I would recommend COA Warmister if you are looking for a place where they value you as a parent first!

I've been working at Children of America in Ivyland for two years, and I can honestly say it's been…read morea fantastic experience! I love it so much that I even got my sister Rossybel to join the team, and we're both incredibly happy here. Miss. Rossy is an amazing teacher to all children. I am glad she's part of our team. The work environment is supportive, and the sense of community with our teaching team is amazing. We take pride in how we care for the children, and the kindness of the families makes our job even more rewarding. Children of America has not only helped me grow professionally, but I'm also excited about my future and career advancement with this company. I look forward to many more years of growth here! If you're looking for a place where children are genuinely cared for and teachers are passionate about what they do, Children of America is the perfect fit!

The staff is incredibly attentive and genuinely cares about each child's development and…read morewell-being. The facility is always clean, safe, and filled with engaging activities that keep the kids learning and having fun. The director, Katie, is always willing to step in and help out teachers and helpers to assure things run smoothly. I've seen kiddos shown significant progress in social skills and learning milestones since attending. I highly recommend Children of America to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their little one.

Team Tutor was very easy to work with, and very helpful. They were organized and together we formed…read morea plan for what was best for my daughter. I would recommend them.

This is a very unique charity for children. I would encourage you to read their whole history on…read moretheir website. To paraphrase, their services have been providing programs, support, and services to special-needs children. The Philadelphia chapter of this international not-for-profit organization has been serving the Greater Philadelphia area since 1935. The programs and services offered by Tent 13 are "designed to best address the children's physical, social, medical, educational, and recreational needs without regards to economic status, race, creed, gender, or type of disability". It's an amazing organization and I'm very happy to have had the opportunity to meet some of their very talented and bright children; and also to meet the people who make the engine of the charity hum. I'd like to thank a few of them, who I met last night, for their hard work and dedication: Andrew Pack, Executive Director Michelle Bradsher, Communications Director Michael Birnbaum, Director of After School Programs Rebecca Rathje, Development Associate Thank you for all of your hard work! I also want to applaud all of the other members who work so diligently for this organization, all of those wonderful individuals who I did not have the pleasure of meeting last night. And to Miss Angel, one of the Children Ambassadors, thank you for gracing our table last night with your warmth, humor, and generosity. Please, read more about this organization it's amazing!

Good nonprofit support opportunities in areas around the world. Teens 1-16 traveling with parents,…read more18 years (if solo), to retirees can help with animal rescue, sea turtle conservation, youth advocacy, education such as helping people learn English, rehabilitation and/or handicap care for pre-medical or pre-dental students, providing medical/dental healthcare, working with AIDS prevention or advocacy, social welfare i.e. school lunches, work in a woman's shelter. Areas where you volunteer can be in Central America, South America, Africa, Asia. Volunteers usually stay in a dormitory, with local food. Work conditions vary depending on location. Volunteers pay fees to cover meals and accommodations as well as being met at airports and transported to location, very low cost compared to hotels. Up front deposit is required. Work hours are 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. Work is sponsored by USAID, Guidestar, PANO. Transport and fees are deductible according to IRS rules. Visit the listed web site to see some great pictures showing who is supported, some of the great people who've helped, and more answers to your questions

VERY TRAUMATIZING EXPERIENCE I volunteered in BeliZe a week…read morebefore Christmas of 2019, and my project was suppose to last for two weeks. My mission was abruptly cut short after only being in the orphanage for three days, due to being sexually harassed by their male orphanage director and being eaten alive by bed bugs. From the minute I was dropped off at the volunteer house, he was making inappropriate comments and looking at me inappropriately. He was a married man, propositioning me, and I felt extremely disrespected. The second day, some little girls in the orphanage came up to me and made some pretty disturbing comments regarding him, being inappropriate. I felt extremely uncomfortable, and since I was the only volunteer there, I didn't feel safe. To make matters worse, I was being eaten alive by bed bugs. I've traveled all through Africa, volunteering, I know mosquito bites when I see them. I had marks all over my body, despite using the proper sprays..and was only being bitten in my bed. So I reported him to Agatha, and she was very compassionate and apologetic to me. They fired him immediately, but I left Belize because I was in a foreign country, alone, and the integrity of my mission was already compromised. I had spent so much money to be there, and to try to make a difference in the children's lives. A couple of weeks later, I hadn't heard Anything from Sarah, until I reached out to her first. She emailed me practically blaming me for the incident. She offered me a partial refund, which was disappointing. My program was $995, plane ticket $789, took unpaid time off from work then I spent more money leaving early. For her to deny me a full refund, and charge me for the three days that I was there like it was some hotel was distasteful and showed me that she is more concerned with money then anything. During my stay I didn't eat the food because I had become sick after the first meal, and I was bitten by bed bugs in the living counters. Even a hotel would offer their guests a FULL refund. I understand that it's not the organizations fault for how the inappropriate director behaved. However, how Sarah handled the situation was very disappointing, and I will not be supporting her organization in the future.

I have had my son attending Kids Point since he was around 10 months old and he just turned 2 now…read more They have been amazing with him. He loves going there and has learned so much. There are daily updates and photographs so I can see what he does during the day. They do arts and crafts, librarian visits, parties, serve actual hot food, and have even started potty training him. Small and personalized so the teachers know and care about all the kids. I would completely recommend them for anyone who needs childcare.

My 1.5 year old attended Kids Point for about 5 weeks before we suddenly and unexpectedly moved…read morefrom the city. It was his first daycare, so the first days were tough with separation anxiety. But, by the end of the first week, he was happily reaching for his favorite teacher at morning drop-off :) The small school size allows for children to receive individualized attention, and the instructors were able to welcome my shy boy and draw him out so that daycare was something he looked forward to! Every instructor I met seemed to really enjoy working there and caring for the kids, which soothed a lot of my parental guilt (haha) and left me feeling confident that he was in good hands. Highly recommend!