“I cannot think of another experience to compare to the one I had at Exodus House. The students I met were confident, intelligent, poised, thoughtful, and in my opinion wise beyond their years. You must be so very proud of them.”

ELLEN RICE

Teachers College of Columbia University

“You are changing communities, not just individuals. What amazes me most is that you have managed to stay so humble despite your amazing accomplishments.”

PEARL R. KANE

Director, The Klingenstein Center

“[We] spent our entire time walking back to our school in a conversation about how impressed we were with everything we saw during our visit…If I were in charge of ranking schools, EHS would get an A+ for spirit, commitment, and warmth.”

LORRAINE SKEEN

Principal, Patrick Henry Prep

I remain moved by what I remember, what I saw. Yours is a community dedicated to the whole child.”

Sarah Gambito

Brown University

“I can't think of anything more important than what you all do at the East Harlem School …Until these kids can compete, and get into, and are accepted by this country's middle class, this country continues to play catch-up to all the noble words written in its founding documents.”

Bill McIntyre

EHS Volunteer

“It is so inspiring to see that there are people in the world who look beyond skin color and social status to delve deep inside a child's innermost desires to become successful. This is the only way our world will get better.”

Diane Oliver

Fresno , CA

“I realized that if [your students] can look into the unknown with excitement and confidence, even in the light of their fears and barriers, then I can reach out beyond where I am and make a difference.”

Cholene Espinoza

Captain , US Air Force

“I was particularly impressed by the close attention your students paid to what I had to say. Would adult audiences only be so courteous !... Thank you for the letters from your students. I was fascinated by how different they were, how each student seemed to get his or her own message from my remarks. It was a wonderful experience to visit the school.”

Richard B. Stolley

Senior Editorial Advisor, Time Inc.

“They were polite, articulate, and impeccably behaved...our guests were completely transformed and uplifted by the opportunity to meet interact and meet these open-hearted young people.”

Rev. Canon Petero A.N. Sabune

St. James' Church, New York City

“Our visit to East Harlem School was special…I left feeling inspired and enriched from the experience.”

Oscar Cohen

Executive Director, Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation