“I have never ever walked out of here regretting coming.  Ever.  It's so rewarding to be a part of this.  I am just very fortunate to have this opportunity.“

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“You feel comfortable as a person coming to them with problems you may have.   I’ll call if I have anything I need and they’re always very willing to help.  It’s nice to have that network of people around you.”

"You come to something like this hoping you can help, assuming that maybe you can be a good role model or have some impact and I’m convinced that I get more out of this than any of the kids do.  It’s the highlight of my week”

“The most important thing I learned here at YPN is first of all, patience.  You’ve got to be very, very patient and that takes a lot of skill.  I’m still working on that.  I learned that, your kids, they think you’re the coolest person in the world.  That’s basic and my job is to li...

"I love coming here.  I hate it when I miss a day because then I don't get to see my friends who come here.  What I like about YouthPort is we come and have a good time.  We are safe and I think that's a good environment for all of us to be in."