Client & Volunteer Testimonials
"SAFA is one of the non-profits in El Dorado deserves more support than they receive. Once while volunteering, a woman came in. They talked with her to figure out what type of help she needed. When she left the office, she was smiling and so was I."
V. Smith
"SAFA helps people with HIV by giving them food and helping them get to their appointments. It makes me feel happy that they are helping them stay healthy and not judging them. No one deserves to be hungry."
"SAFA is one of the only places where you can go and feel welcomed. I bring my aunt up there every month for their pantry. From the moment we walk in the door they are sweet and loving. Making sure we have water, and we are doing good."
B. Comner
“I never knew people still didn’t talk about sex with their kids. When I was young we volunteered as a family at SAFA. I didn’t realize at the time that we were one of their clients. I have so many warm memories volunteering there.”
~ 12 year old Volunteer
K. Barnette
"I have heard of SAFA. Acted as if they were invisible. Made rude statements out loud. Avoided their tent at events thinking I would never need them. Until the day I actually needed them. I felt like a hypocrite. I just knew they would recognize me and give me a hard time. I was completely wrong. They welcomed me in. Sat with me as I explained why I was there. Comforted me during the waiting period for the results. Thankfully my results were Negative. I went there feeling hurt and betrayed but left there with a smile on my face and feeling hopefully about my next steps."
R. Johnson
“I am amazed by SAFA. They are always bending over backwards to help people like me. When me and my kids had the flu, Linae delivered my pantry food to my house. She even brought medicine and a card for me and my kids. She works so hard to keep SAFA open. I’m not sure who will read this, but Linae and SAFA are saving lives!”