One girl I talked to, Lotus, told me she had been in foster care, but ran away when her foster parents started their drug use again. When she left, no one even reported her missing. I can't imagine how lonely and abandoned she feels knowing no one even missed her enough to report her. Kids lose hope when they know no one cares. This program gives the kids hope and a sense of belonging.
People here care how they are and show it.
It takes a very special person to open their heart and do the things this program does. To Rick and Mike, you guys are very special people and have something to be extremely proud of. This week you have touched me in a special way. Some day the world will be a much better place and you guys will be a big part of that. When we arrived we were told that the training would be like drinking from a fire hose.