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"I have often said we must feel another’s needs before we can fill them." – John H. Groberg Our clients say it best... "My name is Debra O. and I was a resident at David & Margaret in 1996. I am married and have three children of my own and live in Florida. I remember that while I was a resident I attended the program in the Learning Enhancement Center (LEC), and the program helped with my learning problems. I recently called wanting to know if there was an LEC in Florida where I could send my own six-year-old daughter so she could get help with her own learning difficulties." "My name is Bob McGaughey. My brother Leo and I lived at David & Margaret in the early 1960s while our mom, Sonia, finished her teaching degree at UCLA. She was a divorced, struggling mother of four, on welfare, and determined to be self-sufficient. I’m very proud of her and later cherished the year and a half I lived among many unique, fascinating, and at times rebellious young personalities. It was never boring. Leo always said it was the favorite part of his youth. Our campus at D&M is more beautiful now than ever. We are almost 100 years old, and offer many more services and opportunities to our young residents than in the past. Now, we are able to help the whole family! But remember, these wonderful things cost money! Millions of dollars! Every year! I know, I have been on the Finance Committee, and have been a proud Board member. Please join my wife Betsy and I in giving generously. With your help, we can make it happen into the next hundred years! I’m so grateful that David & Margaret was there for me. " "My name is Renee F. and I was at David & Margaret in 1989. When I was placed there I was angry, fought with everyone, and my sister had just died. I was in Lowery Cottage. I am still in contact with staff there, appreciate all they did for me, and someday I am going to write a book for young girls on how to overcome problems. I am 34 years old, happily married and the mother of four children. I am just starting school to become a Psychiatric Technician so I can help people the way I was helped." “Thanks for opening my eyes. When I walked into David & Margaret, I wanted to leave. But as the days went by I realized it was an amazing place to be. I want to thank you not only for allowing me to be here but also for my birthday presents, and for sheltering me during my time of need.” - an emergency shelter client "The Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) has changed me so much it has helped me control and cope with my anger in a better way. When I first started LEC I disliked that place I thought it would never help me in way I could control my anger because everything that came out of my mouth was bad words and a bad attitude. And there’s been a difference in school. It's starting to become a little more understanding (sic) and easier. My attitude in school is better in school. I don't go off on people as often. It's easier to follow directions in school and in the cottage." - a young woman in our residential program
"You don't want people to know, people who cut them selves (self injure) feel really guilty and ashamed afterward. You're not proud of it. I’m getting better and trying to figure out why I do it and stop.”- a client in the self-injury program “ I have my own apartment and am working so that I can be independent and successful some day. I also want to get a car so I don’t have to take the bus or ride my bike all the time.” - a participant in the youth emancipation program
"I’d recommend ADAM to future students because for an hour, you can get a lot out of it. People open up and relate to you and I learned about the triggers or feelings associated with anger. It let me think why I or somebody else is feeling angry. It also made me realize how dangerous being a passenger in a drunk driver's car can be. I would never get into the car with someone who has been drinking." - a graduate of Alcohol & Drug Intervention and Anger Management classes held in the community of Claremont
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