Our volunteers' hearts and souls are with these students and you can't pay for that. Money can't buy that kind of commitment.

Once somebody learns it's like a miracle to them. We tripled our students that year. We were visible and we had the money to add staff.

Many students paid their prom expenses using a combination of their own earnings and money given to them by their parents and other family members.

Without United Way, we'd have to close our doors.

It's only baby if you present it that way. If you say the color and texture will help them learn, they're eager.

I'm serious. If you have taught a child to tie his shoe you have the basic tools you need.