“I was at Brainerd Park when Rev. Lee reached out to us through OLU. I appreciate all that you did for us.” Tyrone P.

“OLU has helped me to make the most of my high school years. OLU is positive and fun.” James W.

“I started OLU in 1996. I remember being exposed to so many things that inner-city youth weren’t exposed to.” Sharla G.

“I attend OLU is because it is positive, and it deters me from hanging out on the streets and selling drugs.” Albert C.

“I enjoy the opening prayers that we do at OLU. I have also improved my reading skills.” Camilla H.

“OLU has helped to lead me into the right path. It also has helped work through many problems.” Inell C.

“I like being here because it gives me a positive place to go after school. I also learn and experience new things.” Andrea J.

“OLU has taught me that it is okay to be angry as long as I don’t lose control and take out my anger on others.” Bradley A.

“Since I have been in OLU, I have learned to control my attitude and how to make it through teen life.” LaKeisha E.

“I like OLU because it helps me control my anger. I also enjoy the parties, cake, pizza, and martial arts.” Patricia G.

“OLU gave me a place to belong when I was younger. I felt accepted and at peace that is why I came there everyday.” Shanelle S.

“OLU is a good place to be. It helps me to think more positive. They also tutor me and teach me to be on time.” DeAngelo S.

“At OLU I am treated like a belong here” Malachi K.

“I love being a part of OLU. I appreciate them helping to define things for me when I’m doing my homework.” Jim A.

“I learned not to go with the wrong crowd through Operation Link-Up” Shelby S.

“One of the best things that I have learned in OLU is that I can be whatever I want to be if I put my mind to it and keep God first.” Devin M.

“Their academics helped me to bring my letter grade up. I started OLU with a D average and I came out with a B average.” Sidney J.