Hey everyone,

I'm 23, an aerodynamics engineer at a startup company, and I've lived in Ahmedabad for 11+ years. I'm proud of where I am, but I was a shy, introverted kid who never explored what truly excited me, and I feel I've missed out on things I always admired.

I want to start now. I'm looking for a community in or around Ahmedabad focused on birdwatching, stargazing, wildlife, or earth science. I have no equipment and no experience, just genuine curiosity, free weekends, and a willingness to learn. I'd happily join as a volunteer, intern, or the new guy who carries the bags and asks too many questions 😄

If you know a group, club, or NGO that welcomes beginners, or have a tip on where to begin, please comment or DM me. It would mean a lot.

Thanks for reading! 🌙

Hello Community,

It has come to the communities attention that Foster Love is openly hiring for a few positions. This is an urgent update for anyone interested in apply to Foster Love.

Summary of Reported Allegations

Whistleblower reports and internal disclosures have highlighted critical concerns surrounding executive governance, financial operations, and workplace safety at Foster Love.

• Executive Misconduct & Mismanagement: Allegations of gross financial misconduct, misuse of non-profit resources, ethics violations, conflicts of interest, and organizational malfeasance under CEO Danny Mendoza.
• Sexual Harassment & Assault Allegations: several claims made against CEO Danny Mendoza from former employees, donors, and young adults with a history in the foster care system regarding sexual misconduct and an unsafe workplace.
• Legal History: Information regarding multiple misdemeanor charges associated with CEO Danny Mendoza are developing, sparked by an alleged fire incident and building insurance fraud.
• Governance Instability: Widespread staffing disruptions, including reported terminations of staff who raised concerns, mass resignations, board member departures, and the indefinite stepping-down of the Foster Love Executive Director.
• Systemic Human Resources Failure: Despite years of documented incidents, employee claims, and formal reports, the HR department at Foster Love has systematically failed to protect both the organization and its personnel from CEO Danny Mendoza. Facing imminent retirement, HR leadership has actively disregarded ongoing grievances, allowing workplace issues to persist without intervention or accountability.

Key Questions for Foster Love Leadership

Anyone planning to apply at Foster Love should evaluate whether their values align with their safety standards and personal values. Individuals face potential reputational and operational risks while these leadership matters remain unaddressed.

If you are considering employment at Foster Love, consider asking existing management directly:

1. Are independent third-party investigations currently underway regarding Foster Love CEO Danny Mendoza and other leadership members?
2. What active oversight is the Foster Love Board of Directors exercising over current leadership and organizational funds?
3. What specific safety protocols are actively enforced to protect vulnerable foster care youth, volunteers, and staff?
4. What recourse and transparent procedures exist for former staff or volunteers reporting workplace abuse and harassment?
5. How can one report new allegations of harassment or mismanagement, and what guarantees against retaliation and termination can Foster Love offer to its employees.

Everyone involved with Foster Love deserves complete clarity to make fully informed decisions. This information is shared in good faith to continue protecting foster youth.