Vantaggi
You have the opportunity to work someplace that impacts the lives of DC’s undeserved. The organization strives to improve the lives of clients on multiple fronts (substance abuse/addition treatment, education and jobs readiness). Several clients work at paid internships at GRM and are given opportunities for career advancement. There is also a strong non-denomination spiritual component to the organization and this seems to strike a chord and provide comfort to clients who seek out GRM to help them through a difficult life transition.
Svantaggi
The organization seems to be going through financial difficulties and the reality of the situation is not properly communicated to staff. There are sever clashes between various departments and upper management pits departments against each other rather than working to build departmental unity. This negatively impacts the quality of service clients receive. Additionally, staff often eagerly take on complicated and labor intense projects to help grow the organization only to have these projects put on hold or discontinued without explanation. Overtime this depletes staff morale and wastes money and time.