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AWOFINC - A Work of Faith Ministries, Inc.

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Crisis Support
  • Education & Literacy
  • Seniors

Location

Human Resources Development & TrainingChicago, IL 60649 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

The mission of AWOFINC is to significantly reduce illiteracy, unemployment, youth gang activity, drug and alcohol abuse, violence and homelessness by developing happy purposeful people committed to giving something back to the community.

Description

AWOFINC is a community initiative that is designed to meet the needs of families who do not have the resources that are to attain the supplemental educational services that are needed to enhance the possibility of success for their children. For over two decades AWOFINC has addressed the critical educational, financial, and social needs of the families in Illinois.

Reviews

Would you recommend AWOFINC - A Work of Faith Ministries, Inc.?
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by Sinchana S. (April 30, 2025)
AWOFINC is an amazing organization doing impactful work. I had the opportunity to work with inspiring and dedicated individuals, and I learned a lot from them. AWOFINC is the real deal!"
by Deepanjali M. (March 23, 2025)
My experience here was wonderful and I got to learn a lot! The team is really hardworking and passionate!
by Arvind R. from IN (March 23, 2025)
Wonderful place to work on organizing, managing and planning re-entry programs, while having a positive effect on society. I would highly recommend them, for the life-changing work they are doing. Would like to share the amazing support i got from the team.
by Millicent J. from ZA (February 12, 2025)
Great place to volunteer while your leadership skills are developed. I have learnt how to work effectively with accountability. I met some great people as well. The working system is definitely organized and the constant meetings helped me to stay on track. I would definitely recommend everyone to volunteer with this organisation.
by Yujie X. (January 27, 2025)
I filled out the form in the afternoon and received a response at midnight. After some simple contact, I scheduled a meeting with the CEO the next day. It is unbelievable that all this progress has been made in 2 days. Their response speed is extraordinary. I can feel that I am pretty much valued by this organization as a volunteer. And the people here are kind, patient, and experienced. I highly recommend this organization.
by Kundan P. (January 15, 2025)
My time at AWOFINC was truly eye-opening! I never expected volunteering could be this fulfilling. The team there is so welcoming – they really make you feel like part of the family from day one. I got to try my hand at all sorts of things, from planning community events to creating social media posts. If you're on the fence about volunteering, just go for it! AWOFINC is the real deal – they're making a genuine impact, and you'll grow so much in the process.
by Jude O. from RU (October 3, 2024)
A very warm and welcoming community. They are patient and stand for positivity and help towards the underserved. Volunteering here was enlightening and a reminder of the importance of community service and humanity. I strongly recommend this organization. Thank you AWOFINC!
by deeksha m. (May 16, 2024)
I had an amazing time volunteering for AWOFINC, it was a very professional experience and giving back to the community is always a good feeling. I am really thankfull for this opportunity.
by Sara A. from EG (July 15, 2023)
This is my first opportunity to volunteer, but I received great praise from my volunteer friends
by Thomas T. (August 23, 2022)
This was my first internship after completing my MPA. It was a rewarding experience that helped me improve my leadership, community organizing, and overall critical thinking skills. My recommendation for future volunteers is to be honest with the organization about what you hope to achieve through this experience. I made strong professional connections and gained great mentorship from organizational leadership during my time with AWOFINC. These relationships are still strong to this day. I am writing this review a year after my internship with AWOFINC ended, and I can honestly say that the things I learned during my time at AWOFINC have played a large role in getting me to where I currently am in my career.
by Kathleen P. (August 17, 2022)
My internship was a rewarding experience. It was hands on with multiple avenues that I was able to explore in the non-profit sector like event planning, grant writing, community building, marketing and more on a flexible schedule. There are many opportunities to move up as well as long term positions. The leadership wows me as they play an involved role that spreads inspiration throughout the team. I commend this organization for sticking to their values and making a meaningful impact on the greater Chicago area. One of my major highlights was being able to work with people from around the world and having the ability to see my ideas come into life even as an intern. I hope to visit one day and see the work that has been accomplished since the end of my internship!
by Larissa J. (April 11, 2022)
Awesome place to serve others in this world. Staff is incredible! I am Grateful for this opportunity to work with AWOFINC and the amazing people here.
by JANET P. (January 1, 2017)
Agreed (with other reviewer). No point in trying to help if you are requesting both Soc sec # & birth certificates. That's insane, beyond HIGHLY risky & clearly you can't promise that information will be kept safe, because there is not such thing. There's more identify theft than anything else out there. I'd rethink that to keep your volunteer's information SAFE & therefore, GET far more volunteers.
by Landers H. from Harvest, AL (September 20, 2014)
I didn't feel secure providing my SS# and a copy of my birth certificate for application processing via e-mail.

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