Testimonials - Urban Education Evaluation Quotes

Group Leaders:

“I believe that by going to Denver the past two summers, our youth have been more focused on the issues in our community that was saw in Denver, such as families who are struggling to pay bills, feed their families, etc.  This ministry has helped our kids become more compassionate for those who need us to be a source of support in, not only financial, but spiritual as well.”

Anita (Eustis/Farnum, NE)

“This is a great way to learn about people who we don’t normally interact with.  And a great chance to help others.”

Erin (Lee’s Summit, MO)

“I found hope that I was here with 52 young people who now know of the problem and can start to do something to help solve and end the circle.”

Erick (Allen, TX)

“The volunteer experiences were great!  But I also “serve” my youth.  I feel that I learned some skills for leading them that will be invaluable to me in the future.”

“It is a great experience.  It is well organized and makes it easy for you to focus on the kids instead of the logistics!”

Libby (Wellington, CO)

Youth and Young Adults:

“My thought process went from ignorance to hopeless to understanding to passion.  I would never be where I am without the whole DenUM experience.”

Katie, 14 (Dallas, TX)

I learned that “by me helping people in need, it can help the whole community.”

Nolan, 15 (Mineral Point, WI)

“I learned that I can change the way I think about people.  I used to have stereotypes but now they have changed.”

Katie, 12 (Loveland, CO)

“I learned that I often take my permanent home and parents and safety for granted.  The kids were appreciative of everything so now I will try to live with more appreciation.  Also when working with the adults with MS and brain injuries, I couldn’t believe how much faith and hope they had.  Encouraging.”

 

“If you want an experience to change your life and open up your eyes then Denver Urban Ministries will be a great place to go.  It’s very organized and exciting.  I would definitely recommend DenUM.”

Heather, 18 (Larned, KS)

“I learned I can only truly be humble by serving others, that they are regular people, we need to work more.”

Joey, 15 (Allen, TX)

“Overall, I learned that EVERYONE needs compassion daily and I am more than capable to share my own love with anyone.”

Casey, 17 (Hamilton, MI)

“I learned that I have an ability to connect with everyone and can see myself or something I can relate to.  I learned that the people were all extremely nice and open to everyone, not angry or crazy even after all they’ve been through.  I learned that even though there is so much bad, there are still good people in the community”

“I would recommend other people be involved in this experience because it was a huge learning experience and really showed how privileged I am.  You always hear not to judge people because you don’t know what’s going on in other people’s lives and the people we’ve met really brought that idea home.”

Hayley 15, (Dallas, TX)

“During the Game of Life, I was honestly concerned about my and my partner’s lack of fake money funds.  The activity took e to a place of anxiety and worry that gave me some perspective on the lives of single parents living in poverty.”

Kendall 17 (Dallas, TX)