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Hear from: Students | Donors | Volunteers | Schools | Parents | Staff | Elected Officials & Policy-Makers "THINK Together is a very cool place because you have a lot of fun and they help you do your homework. I thank THINK Together for letting me go in the program and especially the coordinator of Nelson Elementary School, Mrs. Lantz. She made THINK Together like a dream come true...So that's why THINK Together is the best place on Earth." 5th Grade THINK Together Student
Griselda "My life has changed since I got into this program. I used to get bad grades. I didn't care if I failed all my classes or if I got into trouble. I was a big trouble maker. I hung out with the wrong people, and almost headed down a wrong road. But then I started this program, and thats when I started turning things around, I started to get good grades, and my attitude changed. [My] Teacher started to give me good comments. My parents are happy now that I am getting good grades. I thought this program was a waste of time, but when I came I met some really cool people. I can get homework done now, and that's getting me good grades, and test scores. This program really helped me." 8th Grade THINK Together Student
Rafael Sanchez “At first, the program appeared to me as a place to hang out and do nothing. However, I quickly learned from the staff and volunteers that this was a place to receive homework and personal support...things that I lacked from school and family. If it wasn’t for the constant encouragement from everyone at THINK Together, I would not be enrolled in college and planning to transfer to the Culinary Institute of America in New York City to pursue my passion.” Jaime Gomez “THINK Together has proven to make a difference in the lives of some very promising students, and fills a very important role in their successful education. The Irvine Company has been a long-time supporter Sat Tamaribuchi
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"Its been wonderful to see the lives that THINK Together has touched over the last decade. This is especially true when you consider the students who came from rough neighborhoods and have gone on to college and even graduate school. I feel that as volunteers we are often more rewarded by this work than the students themselves." Sam Anderson
"I was telling a friend of mine about [the program] and took her to see the operation. She became so excited about it. She was just ecstatic with what she thought she could do with teaching them to use their imagination..." Marion Knott "My experience has been great! I have met a lot of great people, everyone always seems to be in a postive and upbeat mood. It is a very friendly environment." Malia Mikaelian "The children have already opened up to me and are not afraid to ask for help. It's very rewarding helping them with their homework and seeing them understand a concept they were struggling with." Katherine Lee "What we found was that THINK Together actually brought us the highest quality after school program that we could ask for. One with an academic component in particular that involves the community in our schools as well, so that more and more people become aware of the good things that we are doing, and also dove tails into the curriculum we are using, and takes it to the next step." Dr. Peter Gorman "I realized that when the kids participate in this program, it made a difference not only in the classroom for themselves, but for the kids around them. I wanted to see what was going on with my own eyes, because I wanted to get advice from the people that were working this program; how do you do it, how do the kids get so motivated?" David Busetti "This program is a huge benefit for our children and for us as a family. " "This program is the best program we can have in the area for people working hard all day. [As [parents] we try to help, and now we can do it, we can help." "The program keeps kids entertained and busy. Its nice to know that they are getting their homework done and that they are happy, not just sitting there waiting for mom to pick them up." "I LOVE the mission of THINK Together and its purpose… that is the main factor that drives me to come to work and do my best..." Quality Assurance Coach/Trainer "For me, education was the way out of poverty, and it’s the same for the students we serve in THINK Together...'" Quality Assurance Coach/Trainer "A student recently told me, ‘Thank God for THINK Together… I hate going home and having nobody there waiting for me...'" Site Coordinator "The principal approached me that other day and wanted to say ‘Thank you.’ She told me that parents filled out a survey asking them what they like best about the school, and most answered that it was THINK Together...'" Site Coordinator "I knew that I wanted to work with kids and first learned about THINK together as a volunteer through UCI. Three years later I’m still here trying to change lives. But I’ve realized the students have also changed mine. You never know what you are capable of until you’re put into a situation that pushes you to your limits...'" Site Coordinator "I just think being a role model for the students is great…especially for those who don’t have support at home or for those who have lost a parent...'" Program Leader "This is a great experience in helping our future generation…these are the children that will be taking our place as we get older...'" Program Leader "Growing up, I knew the importance of having someone who could be there, assist you, and build your self esteem. Knowing that, I decided this is a job I would like to do. I feel that I get to do that on a daily basis for 20-some kids and it’s a wonderful feeling...'" Program Leader "One of my student’s parents wrote me a letter explaining how much she appreciated what I do for her son. She said she is happy that he chose me as a role model...'" Program Leader Elected Officials & Policy-Makers "THINK Together is a great example of what can be achieve through outstanding partnership and compassion, and it’s fantastic to know that so many Californians are dedicated to creating brighter and safer futures for our kids." California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger "THINK does far more than ‘baby-sit’ kids after the school day ends. The kids in THINK, one of the best tested and most soundly designed programs around, demonstrate incredible improvement in school." Dave Long, former California Education Secretary "Since its inception, THINK Together has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to expanding after-school programs throughout California. Through the efforts of concerned parents and civic leaders, children now have a safe place to go and learn after school." U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein "SI know firsthand the commitment it takes to reform education. THINK Together has taken the innovative steps towards that reform by progressively engaging in public-private partnerships and involving parents and communities in the drive to reach educational excellence." U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon
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THINK Together Home Office - 2100 E. Fourth St. Ste. 200, Santa Ana, CA 92705 - (714) - 543 -3807