News release
Dons Net Café has been honored with a prestigious award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. Dons Net Café was part of the inaugural group to qualify for the year.
“We are excited to be named a Top-Rated 2014 Nonprofit,” says Amazing Grace Llanos, CEO of the Dons Net Café. “We are proud of our accomplishments, which include the 21st year as a top rated free tax site through the IRS VITA program, and the formation of 10 other student-run ventures that all ‘do some good in the world,’ giving at least 5,500 hours yearly to the Santa Barbara community.” The Top-Rated Nonprofit award was based on the large number of positive reviews that Dons Net Café received — reviews written by volunteers, mentors, and clients.
People posted their positive, personal experience with the nonprofit. John Trotti of Forester Communications wrote, “Of the many benefits of the program, the one that I see as most important is its promotion of citizenship...the aggregation of an entire range of attitudes and behaviors that are the key to success in a society that values the individual and individual achievement. Its foundation lies in presenting its participants with challenges that relate academic pursuits with real world actions within a team-based framework...the lifeblood of the free enterprise system.”
“Savvy donors want to see the impact of their donations more than ever,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, “People with direct experience with Dons Net Café have voted that the organization is making a real difference.”
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About Dons Net Café — Media Contact
The Dons Net Café, a Regional Occupational Program of the Santa Barbara County Education Office, is a group of 11 student-run businesses that represents a 21-year commitment to inspire students to create positive social and environmental change through ethical commerce and service learning. The main aspect of the Dons Net Café is “Doin’ Some Good in the World,” by following the teachings of Dr. Jane Goodall to benefit students, people in general, the environment, and/or animals. Further information is available by contacting sbdons@hotmail.com.
