Tomlinson Adult Learning Center: please click on the following link to view a PDF of the Reference Letter: Tomlinson Letter of Reference
REVIEWS AS POSTED ON GREAT NONPROFITS: Please click on the following link to Great Nonprofits:
http://bit.ly/rcyrSH
References below are as posted on Lance Greene’s Linkedin account
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/lance-greene/14/119/a38
Jyl Walker
, Artisan, Jyl Walker Jewelry Designs (business partner)
was with another company when working with you
“I met Lance quite by chance about a year ago. Through many discussions and following his work, what I can say about Lance is that he is much like a “Mother Theresa” in that he is a hands on, in the mix support system for many who have been forgotten. He is dedicated to those he serves, caring and compassionate beyond most.” December 7, 2010
Aaron Williams
, Director of Technology and Media, Heroes for the Homeless (business partner)
was with another company when working with you
“Lance is a caring and effective starter. His work is a genuine testament to his drive and passion. His focus and hard work yield remarkable results, as shown by Straight Ahead Outreach. He is a true asset to the community and a value to his colleagues.” December 5, 2010
David Gargan
, Owner, Eco Clean Carpet Care (colleague)
worked directly with you
“Lance works on every project with complete dedication. His attention to details is amazing. I was always very confident in asking Lance to take on more responsibility knowing he would make things happen.”December 5, 2010
Tim Huff – Vintage Interiors
(client)
Tim hired you as a Helping homeless people in 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
“Lance Greene is an angel on Earth. He has devoted his life to helping the homeless in so many ways. He finds them housing along with life essentials. He helps them find jobs and couseling. He has a wonderful organization with Straight Ahead Outreach. I don’t think there’s a better person out there than Lance.”December 7, 2010
Linda Thomas
, Senior Accountant, Knoxville’s Community Development Corp (KCDC) (business partner)
was with another company when working with you
“Lance Greene is a dedicated individual who works hard to help others. Going the extra “mile” in his efforts to help others get back on track with their lives. We had a mutual client and he worked very hard to assist this client to obtain housing and get back to living her own life. He is very dedicated in his work.” December 6, 2010
Patricia Mishler
, Vice President/Treasurer/Secretary, Straight Ahead Outreach (Taking Back Your Life) (colleague)
worked directly with you
“I have known Lance for the past seven years. Lance is my fiancé and we are business partners in Straight Ahead Outreach (Taking Back Your Life), Inc. Lance is an enthusiastic, sincere, extremely competent individual who has an excellent rapport with people of all backgrounds. Lance is dedicated, hardworking, and demonstrates excellent leadership and resolve in his work. Lance’s communication skills are exceptional and his kind, compassionate nature comes out in his approach to complex problems or obstacles. I say with respect and appreciation – I am fortunate to know Lance in both business and personal environments and I unreservedly support his work, goals, integrity, and his concern for mankind” December 6, 2010
The below Reference Letter is from an email letter received by a local Friend In Need in Florida.
GWEN 2011
Here I am again, begging shamelessly for your help with this problem. This is really important. Please go to the link below, and read about the current plight of my friends Lance and Pat. They operate a LEGITIMATE 501c3 charity here in Pinellas and in Knoxville, TN. It is called Straight Ahead (STA) Outreach (Taking Back Your Life), and it helps people in crisis. They help people who have been failed by the system, fallen between the cracks, turned out of shelters and nursing homes, and REALLY need help to survive drugs, homelessness, attempted suicide, starvation, illness and death.
http://homelesscrisis.wordpress.com/2011/07/12/help-spread-the-word-please/
But Lance and Pat do MUCH more than just scrape up remnants of OD’d street people. They go without food and medicine in order to give their money to help people with families find food, medical care, transportation, jobs and places to live. They travel around the county picking up donated articles to help people in nursing homes and ALFs. Shelters and government agencies call Straight Ahead for assistance. And STA does this without funding of any kind. It is amazing how much they do with NO MONEY except a few small donations from a few nice people who have stumbled on STA. Their clients are not all nameless faceless people separated from “us” by circumstance or accident of birth. I have met some of their clients, who are nice people, just trying to get by. I have been privileged to provide some help, in a small way. In fact, I am a client myself.
Yes, I said it. Straight Ahead helps ME as well. My health has taken a bad turn and I am no longer able to drive, or shop for myself. Lance and Pat run my errands, bring my groceries, pick up prescriptions, do handyman work at my house, help me box up and donate stuff, take me places when I can’t get there on my own, and carry my packages. They have done my dishes, laundry, moved furniture and vacuumed. They talk to me by phone and text late into the night and keep my spirits up when I am in too much pain to sleep and I need a friend. They were here for me after my husband died and this week after my brother died, offering comforting hugs and moral support. They walk my dogs on days when I can’t get out. They jumped in their old van and drove 20 miles up from Tyrone when I got my wheelchair stuck in the mud while walking the dogs one evening after dinner. If you live in my neighborhood, you have seen their van in my driveway every week. Last year I donated a couple of truckloads of excess household goods. None of the stuff I donated was sold; it was all given to help people here in Pinellas County.
I’m am forwarding this via BCC to 10 of my friends. I am BEGGING you, once again, to forward it to 10 of your friends, anywhere in the country. PLEASE keep it going. Go to the link and read about their need. You don’t need to donate anything, but if you ARE moved to help financially, donation is quick and painless on their website. They keep excellent records and will provide a detailed receipt, on request, for your tax return. You can stay anonymous if you like. You won’t be added to any mailing lists. This is not a scam. Please do it now. Read about them and pass this on.
Gwen
