"There are not enough good things in this community, and this is one of them. The media and general public, they only tell the bad stories. They don't tell the good stories, and we have a good story here today."
- David Alvarez
Councilmember, San Diego City Council District 8
"Each time I have gone to ABC Youth Foundation many kids from the neighborhood are using the facility, they are being mentored by positive adults, they are receiving academic tutoring, physical training and instruction, and they are having positive fun! This organization is awesome with people dedicated to serving the youth and families of the community! Thank you ABC for all you do!"
- Anthony Ceja
Coordinator, Student Support Services Department, SD County Office of Education
"This place is my home away from home. I enjoy boxing and doing exercise, but it wouldn't be possible without you guys."
-Jaime, ABC Participant
"I will be learning boxing and I can use boxing to defend myself when I'm getting bullied."
-Joanna, ABC Participant
"We are reading interesting books, and I think I will improve my reading."
-Armando, ABC Participant
"When I heard about this program, I was so excited to join."
-Adilene, ABC Participant
"I thank you for giving me a place to blow off some steam because there are a lot of things going on in my life. I am really glad that there are people on this earth that have such big hearts."
-Donovan, ABC Participant
"You have given us a home and taken us away from our drama. You gave us a future and something to look forward to in life and much more."
-Raven, ABC Participant
"I am so happy being in this program."
-Moises, ABC Participant
"To many of us, this is a second home and for others this is a place for meeting new friends and doing things instead of staying home. Everyone has learned something new. I wish this was my school. This place is very awesome!"
-Andres, ABC Participant
"We go to ABC so we can be saved and we can have fun. ABC makes me happy. That is why I go."
-Vivie, ABC Participant