"LE has helped me become a better public speaker."

-- West Oakland Teen Center participant

"LE has strengthened my values and molded my positive attitude."

-- M.E.C.C.A. participant

"This is my support system, like a second family."

-- S.O.L.O. participant

"My life would be harder without LE. I wouldn’t have a job and I probably wouldn’t be as mature because they have enhanced my critical thinking abilities."

-- West Oakland Teen Center participant

"LE has given me a place where I can be myself and be somewhere where people care for me."

-- West Oakland Teen Center participant

"LE has impacted my life because it taught me new things about the world and the cultures of Africa."

-- M.E.C.C.A. participant