"No one can really understand just how impossible it is to get ahead in life if one is illiterate or has a learning disability Dorcas Place helps hundreds of adults who have these problems. Adult Education is our key for the future and for our children as well." —Maria

"Before I came here, I could not help my son with his homework. If we as adults can't help our children with their work, our children won't get an education either." —James

"I waited almost a year to come to Dorcas Place. My goal after I leave Dorcas Place is to find a decent job and get off of welfare. I would like to support my children on my own for a change." —Michelle

"I feel now that I have a second chance in life. I am trying to demonstrate to myself, and to those who have said 'I will never make it', that I can really do it, not just for me, but for my kids, too." —Elsa

"Two years ago, I thought I would never get off of welfare. I was raised on it. I didn't know any better. But it's great to be off of welfare now. It feels good… I look forward to getting up in the morning and going to work." —Sandra

"As you can see, we did not give up. Please don't give up on us, so adults like me can say 'good-bye' to welfare." —Lilia