Student Testimonials

"With the help of the program, I know there are people I can depend on and I learned to be responsible enough to let others rely on me. Because of the program, I now realize the potential of just one person."
Derwin Fields
Graduated from STOP in 2003 and is majoring in engineering at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA

"During my four year tenure, The Good Samaritan Foundation (GSF) encouraged me to aspire to goals, symbolize a positive self-image, be a factor in the advancement of my community, and put faith in God. I gained invaluable personal and work related skills to utilize in college and throughout life from the influence of supportive GSF role models and STOP workshops."
Kenric McCall
Graduated from STOP in 2003 and is majoring in political science at Clark-Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA

"The workshops I attended helped me tremendously as far as time management, conflict resolution, and sorting out my priorities. I can take the knowledge I learned and use it in college and even in the workplace."
Shakilah Smith
Graduated from STOP in 2003 and is majoring in print journalism at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, NC

"As a graduate from the STOP program sponsored by The Good Samaritan Foundation, I did not only gain experience in the career world but I also received personal attention with my high school and college preparation. Working in various companies gave me an opportunity to get an idea of what I wanted my future career to be. I was very thankful to be a participant in the program because I was guaranteed a job every summer, and the opportunity to meet new people while learning about new things, like how to open a bank account."
Ikeba Bonas
Graduated from the STOP program in 2000 and is majoring in pre-medicine at the Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY

"STOP has been a major influence in my life. I grew up in an environment that was not very pleasant; through STOP my perception of life changed. I began to mature under the guidance of caring adults. I became more responsible and my character was constantly being developed. Through the STOP Program I met friends that I will have for life and revealed places that helped to prepare me for the business world. The workshop discussions, the plays that we attended and the college tour played a significant role in keeping me focused."
Lloyd Hodge
Graduated from the STOP program in 1999 and completed his undergraduate degree at Clark University in Worcester, MA in 2003