" I LOVE the mission of THINK Together and its purpose… that is the main factor that drives me to come to work and do my best..."

– Quality Assurance Coach/Trainer

" For me, education was the way out of poverty, and it’s the same for the students we serve in THINK Together..."

– Quality Assurance Coach/Trainer

" A student recently told me, ‘Thank God for THINK Together… I hate going home and having nobody there waiting for me..."

– Site Coordinator

" The principal approached me that other day and wanted to say ‘Thank you.’ She told me that parents filled out a survey asking them what they like best about the school, and most answered that it was THINK Together..."

– Site Coordinator

" I knew that I wanted to work with kids and first learned about THINK together as a volunteer through UCI. Three years later I’m still here trying to change lives. But I’ve realized the students have also changed mine. You never know what you are capable of until you’re put into a situation that pushes you to your limits..."

– Site Coordinator

" I just think being a role model for the students is great…especially for those who don’t have support at home or for those who have lost a parent..."

– Program Leader

" This is a great experience in helping our future generation…these are the children that will be taking our place as we get older..."

– Program Leader

" Growing up, I knew the importance of having someone who could be there, assist you, and build your self esteem. Knowing that, I decided this is a job I would like to do. I feel that I get to do that on a daily basis for 20-some kids and it’s a wonderful feeling..."

– Program Leader

" One of my student’s parents wrote me a letter explaining how much she appreciated what I do for her son. She said she is happy that he chose me as a role model..."

– Program Leader

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