"I opened my eyes and realized that I was throwing away my life. At CSEC, I have learned so much about myself and how to better my life."

"The teachers make me want to do better for myself and to want better for my kid. Without this program and the on-site child care, I would have never finished high school, let alone continued on to college."

"What I like most about Solace Academy is that they accepted me and gave me a chance to show everybody that I can stay chemical free and graduate with a high school diploma, and go on to be somebody in life."

"CSEC is one of the best kept secrets in our community--when people find out about the wonderful programs they are absolutely amazed and feel proud to know that this organization contributes so much to helping others."

"I was impressed with the continuity of purpose and program strength I found at Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative--District 930. Their dual-emphasis on collaborative effort with a community service focus represents the way I'd like to see the world work."