“I like to play with all of my friends and teachers.”
--Jalissa, Age 4, Child Development Center Participant

“People here are nice and very friendly. People here respect me.”
--Henriette, Age 85, Senior Development Center Participant

“Here it’s like a family. It’s like my second home.”
--Cassie, Age 94, Senior Development Center Participant

“I like to see people supporting their kids.”
--Tyrone, Age 23, Family Development Center Participant

“It is a very fun place, with very caring people.”
--Sarah, Age 19, Family Development Center Participant

“Since participating in the UMCH Step-Up Program, I stayed away from a lot of bad things.”
--Aleshia, Age 15, Step-Up Program Participant, Youth Development Center

“I learned a lot from the Step-Up Program. We all needed to let something off our minds and they listened to what we had to say.”
--Tasha, Age 16, Step-Up Program Participant, Youth Development Center

“The Step-Up Program has helped my daughter improve her attitude and express more honesty.”
--Clarice, Age 51, Parent of Step-Up Program Participant, Youth Development Center

“The Step-Up Program helped my attitude and the way I feel about myself.”
--Tamera, Age 14, Step-Up Program Participant, Youth Development Center

“I love to see my friends every day.”
--Tierra, Age 4, Child Development Center Participant

“All the teachers are nice and all my friends are very, very nice!”
--Sandra, Age 5, Child Development Center Participant

“If I didn’t come to UMCH, I would stay at home and look out the window. That would be boring.”
--Joy, Age 84, Senior Development Center Participant

To Whom It May Concern,

The Proud Parents Class has meant a lot to me and my family. Rose & John has been more than helpful. They have listened, helped, and been open minded. I believe this class would be very helpful is it were accessible to more inmates in a major way.

This class has helped me and my spouse to learn more about each other and it has also helped me become a better father. I am very thankful to Rose & John.

I really learned a lot from the class. It helped to strengthen my relationship with my spouse as well as my son. It gave me understanding of conflicts and better ways to solve them. It was a real effective class and I gained a lot from it. Thank you for your time and energy. Thanks.

This class (Proud Parents) has helped us. We learned a lot on how to communicate with our family. We recommend this class to anyone who is willing to be better parents and spouses. We wan t to thank the teachers and the Reentry program for making this happen. Thank You.

I want to thank both Rose and John for the great instruction in our Proud Parents class. Both my wife and I benefited from the class greatly. It was a great experience for us to grow as a couple. We learned to communicate openly and to express our emotions as a couple. This program is perfect for families in all situations. Thanks again for everything.

I LIKE COMING TO UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY HOUSE BECAUSE...

“Because I like playing.”
– J’aisanyque

“I like to eat cereal and food and use markers.”
– Darielle

“I play with Ms. Monica.”
– Amiya

“Cause I do.”
- Travon

“I like our school. I play and do area time, and I drink some water. That’s it!”
- Dilan

“I like playing with my friends.”
- Emma

“Because I like the gym.”
- Shaelyn

“Cause I play toys and going to a walk.”
- Cameron

“It’s fun!”
- Ava

“Because I like going to school.”
- Eric

“It got a lot of toys.”
- Sasha

“I like comin’ to school because I want to.”
– Micheal

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