“I must say this was a powerful presentation. The youth listened intensely to your message of hope, love, choice and forgiveness. I have seen many speakers come in and rank this as one of the top that will leave an everlasting memory. Our door will be open to welcome you back”.

Anthony C. Flowers, Superintendent, Palm Beach Juvenile Detention, West Palm Beach, Fl

“Dear Upward Bound Outreach,

I just wanted to drop a few lines to you and thank you for coming to Bay Point on last Tuesday, March 23, 2010.

My name is Telvin and I am 13 years old. I have been here for seven months and never had anyone come speak with us like both of you did. I really felt bad for Brryan and what his father did to him. I especially want to thank him for his words of encouragement. It meant so much to me to know how far you both traveled to share good news and personal stories with us here at Bay Point. I pray that God will continue to bless you all financially so that you will be able to reach out to other boys across the United States.

Sincerely yours,

Telvin

ps. You Are Loved!”

Frank Gargetta, Facility Supervisor, Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center“The powerful messages you bring to our detention centers have been very valuable to the youth and staff alike. You are welcome to visit each of our centers several times a year.”

Steve Mullis Regional Director, Central Region, Detention Services, FDJJ

“I was totally in awe of this powerful presentation. The balance between faith and reality is something these kids need to hear and it was presented in a way everyone could relate and understand as future hope.”

Pete Zeegers, Facility Administrator, G4s Youth Services, Avon Park Youth Academy

“The presentation was very powerful, and moving. The youth were really touched.”

Frank Gargetta, Facility Supervisor, Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center

“We were blown away. What amazing stories! I was shocked in how the youth maintained good behavior and accepted the handshake from each of you… but when two youth stood up to give you a hug, this has not happened before. We support your great cause.”

Adam Bazini, PhD, Director, Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility, Kissimmee, FL

“I want to personally thank you for allowing Cypress Creek to be part of this experience to hear such powerful testimonies. The staff and youth took the message to heart.”

Kelly Banks, Director, Cypress Creek Juvenile Offender Correctional Center, Lecanto, FL

“Your visit with Martin Girls Academy was great. The camaraderie you share with one another is evident and relaxed, creating an atmosphere that is comfortable and inviting. Our girls have experienced so much negative in their lives that it is good to have something as positive as this very special program.”

Kelly Banks, Superintendant, Martin Girls Academy, Stuart, FL

“The time you spent with our youth was one of the most uplifting hours our kids will ever have. The positive message of hope could be seen on the faces of the youth as they left the assembly room.”

Edwin S. Clarke, Dept. of Juvenile Justice, Hillsborough Regional Juvenile D.C. Tampa, FL

“Thank you for this outstanding program of strength and power of positive choices and endurance. I gladly recommend this message to everyone and encourage you to take time to hear such powerful testimonies.”

Michael E. Cantrell, Superintendent, Dozier Youth Academy, Marianna, FL

“This was a terrific presentation and an inspirational visit. The youth came away with several thought provoking ideas, solutions and comments. I will be writing a brief article to be posted on the Web.”

Daryl Wolf, Superintendent, Broward Regional Juvenile Detention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

“I was in complete awe of how you reached our youth. The mental Health Department commented how attending your program was more therapeutic and powerful than any other intervention they may have offered that day. I have never seen so much attention and participation give to a speaker in all my years here at Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility. You have a great team and definitely touched our youth and staff.”

T.J. Mauer, Superintendent, Palm Beach Residential Corrections Facility, Palm Beach, FL

“I highly recommend Upward Bound Outreach to anyone that wants to make an impact on youth. We welcome them back to our program anytime.”

Debbie Gillette, Assistant Facility Administrator, Okeechobee Juvenile Offender Correction Center

“This was one of the most powerful programs that we have had in our Detention.”

Timothy Pemberton, Superintendent, Polk County Regional Detention Facility, Bartow, FL