"I am impressed by the Center's
attention to making people feel right at home. The little details such
as making sure the tea water is hot, the silverware is set and the food is
appetizing are what make the Center a special place in the community."
-Monica Steigerwald, Volunteer
"I
have always been interested in making the family a better unit. At the
Family School, we discussed issues I could relate to, spending a half hour
working as parents with our children. It was exciting. Other
programs I experienced had no hands on time, only lectures. At the
Center, we had the chance to exchange ideas, explore different ways to deal
with a child who has a problem. It was great working with the
kids. Not hard-just fun."
-Tina Carroll, Family School Parent
and Teacher
"The
Computer-Based Employment Training Program turned an interest of mine into a
skill that will lead to a successful career. The lessons I have learned
exceed the material I learned at school and always kept me a few steps ahead
of the class. I received the one-on-one attention that I needed and had
an opportunity to work with others. I was teamed up with a mentor who
also taught me many valuable lessons that I cherish to this day. The
program helped me acquire the skills that will point me in a direction that
I'm sure I want to travel."
-Calvin Casey, Graduate of the
Computer-Based Employment Training Program
"Working
at the Center has given me more compassion towards others and their
problems. Just helping people has helped me. What made the
difference for me in raising my six kids was that I had family to help and the
center to turn to. The Center sent my children to a summer camp, which
my children still talk about today. I was able to come to the Center
when I had a problem or needed emergency food or just to chat with the
receptionist."
-Doris Turner, Nutritionist and Receptionist at the Center
"The
Center's Senior Program gives me something to look forward to every
week. For some of our members, the Center's Senior Program is their only
outlet. We go on wonderful trips and the staff is always so
helpful. If we did not have the Center, many of us would not go out of
the house. It is a blessing to us all."
-Frances Tyler, President of the Senior Club
"The
Art Center has been a rich experience for me. As a senior citizen who
loves art, it keeps me going. I just have to get out and do something -
to keep my mind off my aches and pains. My advice to others is 'get
creative'. My children and grandchildren are proud of what I can
do."
-Ruth A. Barkley, Artist
