"A Team of Men Changing Lives for God"

Poem by Jametrich Buckner

Patrick Oualline -  (Peer Educator, Trainer, Expeditor) To let God be in control is a wonderful thing, but it takes work to get to that point, and in HOPE you have a support system that allows for that growth to happen. I have learned as much as I have taught. I have learned to do for others out of compassion and desire to help my fellow man. It is wonderful to watch people learn.

 Michael Easter (HOPE Student) - HOPE has let me know that there are people who care about me, and that God is working through this program. Each time I come to HOPE, I can feel the spirit of God here. I pray everyday that HOPE will stay right here, so I can give all that I have to give to HOPE Literacy. I now understand what words mean and I have learned how to do math, and other things HOPE offers. 

Thomas Collins - I believe my relationship with God will greatly influence the way I interact with students. As God cares for me, it is important to show my students that I care about their success. I understand that God wants the best for me, and I need to desire the same for my students.

Rudy Snyder (HOPE Student) - I quit school in the 8^th grade and I lost all the education I knew, but being here has given me a different look at learning, and it’s helping in math, reading, English, and just wanting to learn. Mrs. Lind is a very spiritual lady, and it helps a 100% for her to say God loves you and you’re still His child.

Joe Michael Cisneros (HOPE Student Released 7/06) - I’m now more confident. I can learn and be more productive now. 

Anthony E. Reed (HOPE Student) -  Each day I go to a new level in learning.  Math, reading, and the Word of God…I have helped HOPE by being a open to learn and being a part of a team of men changing lives for God.

Tommy Coxwell (Peer Educator released 7/06 and now undergoing cancer treatments) -  More than the educational value, the learning spirit and teaching spirit of tutors and students alike is so refreshing. I look forward everyday to being here. My hope is that beyond the educational assistance I have provided, that I have been a Christ-like example to the other men around me showing kindness, compassion, and my love for the Lord Jesus Christ. 

 Paul D. Ellis (Peer Educator) - HOPE has helped me to learn that God takes care of all things. He is the strength when I am weak. I have a positive outlook on life and knowing that God blesses me every day, I can succeed in the future by being faithful to Him.

 Chris Hudlin (Peer Educator) - There are things I was trained to teach that I was familiar with, but still I learned more than I knew and better ways of helping others understand something they are having difficulty with. While being a part of HOPE these few short months, I have received more affirmation about my future from Mrs. Linda than the 14 months prior spent outside of HOPE. I have been comforted and strengthened also by my peers.

George Reichenbach (Peer Educator)  - I’ve learned how to give back and help other people. This program has helped me be a part of the solution instead of the problem. I’ve taken my first steps in becoming closer to God which I probably wouldn’t have done otherwise. 

Don Walker (HOPE Student) - I have able to brush up on my math skills and learn some of the newer terms in grammar such as predicative nominative. I have helped HOPE by adding a smile to the environment as well as being a teachable challenge for my tutors. HOPE fills my spiritual gas tank. 

Albert Brown (Peer Educator) - HOPE has helped me to give to others. I’m in the process of being a “heart” Christian instead of a “head” Christian. My attitude is a lot better by coming to the program. I’m not giving up on myself or more importantly my God.

Francisco Aviles (Bilingual Peer Educator) - Learning how to help other people is going to make me a better person and is going to help me help my kids more, too.

Octavio Jaimes (Bilingual student) - I have learned to write and read in English. It helps me to keep my faith in God. 

Rickey Blanco (Bilingual student) - In HOPE, I learned how to deal with people and read better.

Willie Nelson (HOPE student) - Reading and spelling has got better. HOPE has shown me a lot about myself. I look at people for how they are, not for how I would like them to be. Thanks to HOPE, I know that it is not all about me. Mrs. Linda has been a big help to us in HOPE Literacy. Thank God.

Abimael Nunez (Bilingual student) - My educational level has gone up more. It gets me ready for my upcoming GED Test. I have learned to communicate with other people. I have learned to put my trust in God and the faith God has given me has been growing every day.

Donald Newsom (HOPE student) - HOPE has helped me in alphabet, adding, subtracting, reading, spelling. HOPE helped me to get an easy to read Bible and I pray every day.

Juan Ororio (HOPE bilingual student) - I’ve learned to respect people and pay attention. This program has helped me learn a lot in a way that I can understand. I feel closer to God by being in this program. I am now able to do things that I was not able to do in the past, such as writing, reading, and getting along with others.

Oscar Ayala (HOPE bilingual student) - I’ve begun to feel better about learning. I’ve learned many things in HOPE that I did not know such as my ABC’s, alphabetizing words, and cursive handwriting. HOPE has helped me know that I can continue to learn because HOPE has provided me the opportunity.

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