Testimonials

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Youth Justice      -      Adult Justice
Developmental Disability Services
Employment       -      HUB Interactive

Youth Justice

Justice Residences

"I liked when I went off-site to school and that I can earn money for doing chores. I also like that I can have visits and phone calls to my family."
Past Justice Resident

"I like the central location of the program and that there is a school. I also like that I can visit and call my son daily if I choose to."
Past Justice Resident's Mother

Attendance Program

"I enjoyed spending my time here. In the future and the present I will use the different techniques I’ve learned in this program to control my anger in a positive manner... I Love it and Corey is SUPER COOL."
Youth Attendance participant (Anger management class)

"I learned that anger is natural and everyone gets angry it’s just the way you use it could change your life forever."
Youth Attendance participant

"...in this program you get treated like a person."
Youth Community Justice program participant

"These stories they showed us instilled in us the consequences of abuse and anger. And trust me – they work!"
Youth Attendance participant

"I like how this program changed my negative behaviours into positive behaviours."
Youth Attendance Participant

Adult Justice

Intermittent Community Work program

"Valuable service, when program is mentioned to general public, smiles arise knowing that tax dollars are helping keep communities clean."
Ministry of Transportation Kennedy Road Yard

"Thank you for approving me to take this opportunity. I am going through a bad break up and the weekend is the only time I get to see my son. Now I get to see him."
ICWP Participant

"So pleased with all the clients that have been sent. All clients have contributed to the centres ability to serve the people in need in the area."
Guelph Drop In Centre

"I feel this program is beneficial to both sponsor and participant in this case."
Morrisburg Fire Department

Developmental Disability Services

Lifeskill Residences

"I like everybody here. I have learned to cook and complete personal hygiene. I do more and more independently everyday."
Resident

"I think Frank Drea House is the best. I enjoy living with the people here. I find them to be nice. I enjoy the freedom to come and go as I want. My aunt lives close by which I find helpful. I have learned things that will help me live on my own, deal with problems, and keep my anger in control."
Resident

SOAR

"SOAR helped me accomplish my goals and the staff are nice, I am going to miss it here."
SOAR Participant

"I had three jobs and I learned a lot at SOAR, like how to cook and do chores, I learned how to take the TTC all by myself so mom doesn’t have to drive me everyday."
SOAR Participant

"SOAR is providing a supportive, friendly and caring atmosphere."
Parent from PSA

"The work they do at the centre is just amazing, it is just a great place to be, there’s nothing like it."
Parent of SOAR client

"The program is great, my daughter’s really enjoying it and she is excited when she comes home. My husband and I love it."
Parent of SOAR client

"Since our son started at SOAR we have been extremely satisfied with the support he has received. The staff that have worked with him have really tried their best to see that he succeeds at his goals."
Parent of SOAR client

Employment

"Thank you very much for your help in making me a wonderful resume. . .nobody helped me so far in making a resume – wherever I went they only advised me, but never helped me. . .You were very kind and gave your precious time for me."
Employment Services client

"You not only helped us but made us feel comfortable, gave us extra hope and made it personal to our needs – we are grateful for everything you have done."
Employment Services client

"Thank you so very much for offering your services and facilities – they were invaluable to me in my job hunt. It was a pleasure dealing with. . .the staff at the centre and I would definitely come back in the future should the need arise."
Employment Services client

"You don't know me, but I am one of the thousands of people who are currently unemployed. My career was in the corporate world - Human Resources.. In these uncertain times and with the inordinate amount of information out there - that can be confusing and daunting for someone in my position - Leslie was a ray of light. She took the time to listen, was supportive, and answered my questions - she was extremely helpful. I left the conversation feeling positive and knowing what direction I am going to take for myself ."
Employment Services client

"The job connect program and the pre-apprenticeship program with Operation Spring Board is a program that I will recommend to any other person looking for help in employment and pre-apprenticeship.

Prior to registering with Springboard, I was unable to be given the chances by other employers to learn the trade that I have always been interested. This program was able to provide me the assistance and support through their connection and networking with various groups such as the Local 183 where I received my training. I am happy today, because through this support I have gained skills and employment.

I cannot stop giving the program staff especially my Employment Counselor my appreciation and gratitude. Through their efforts and hard work, they were able to provide me with all the support and encouragement that I needed to complete this program."
Employment Services client

HUB Interactive

"I like the way it was taught to us in an active manner – it wasn’t boring."
HUB Participant

"I really learned a lot from the interactive parts – the games and lessons."
HUB Participant