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Anthony* called about an internship with our SHORTSTOP program; just months prior, he attended SHORTSTOP after being caught spraying graffiti. “Since I finished the program, I’ve wanted to work with teens caught up like I was. If I hadn’t got caught, I'd be kickin’ it with the wrong group. Because of SHORTSTOP, my life is going in a different direction." He has since graduated from high school, enrolled at Golden West College and plans to transfer to a university for Criminal Justice.
– SHORTSTOP PARTICIPANT, * Participant name changed
“I really liked the message that you had for us. I realized that I can make my future bright, as long as I alter my mindset and decision-making skills. One of the most important things I learned was that we are a product of our choices. Who we become is directly related to the steps we take and paths we choose. Thank you for opening my eyes to see where my bad choice could have led me. Thank you for changing my mindset. You helped me, and the rest of our group, in more ways than you know."
– SHORTSTOP YOUTH PARTICIPANT
"I haven’t seen my son this happy in a long time. He is excelling in football, his confidence is growing, and our relationship is getting stronger every day. We recently registered him for the 8th grade, and he is taking Advanced Placement classes in English and art. We can’t thank the SHORTSTOP program enough for all it has done."
– SHORTSTOP PARENT