Seall Values

To the staff that works here, Thanks for being so supportive, you guys taught me a lot. This place helped me think about what I have done and what I want to do in my life. Thank you guys

Dear 204 Depot, Thank you for the great job you do. Everyone I have spoken to or have met has been great. I especially appreciate your tolerance when I was calling daily. I was dealing with our son being out of our care for the first time… While showing infinite patience while dealing with my sons challenging behavior you still remembered that he is a kid who enjoys a sneak of cake or brownies at night… You guys are doing a great job and were certainly an answer to our prayers. Sincerely, Resident’s Parent “P.S. Kudos to Fred for being so”

Merry (late) Christmas and Happy New Year! I wanted to send a note and an update on my son. I know he was a very trying teen while going through your program. We all shared in our fustrations with him together! He has now been home with us (his family) since May. We’ve had some minor bumps along the way but overall we’ve seen a night and day change in him. Our family moved in August and he has settled in well at school. His grades are great and he’s on track to graduate High School in June! I know you all put your hearts and souls into helping all the teens that come through your program without always finding out their outcome or getting any thanks for that matter! I feel this is a long over due Thank You from Me (Mom) for everything you’ve done to lead him in a positive direction. It truly takes a village (sometimes a large city) to raise a child and I am so very grateful for the infulence you allhave had on him and the other kids that go through your program. I know you all must have tiring days where you might thinks you arent getting through to the kids, but you all make a difference. Seeds are planted even if you don’t see those seeds grow. Your work is Appreciated! Thank you so much from the bottom of my Mama’s Heart….

Dear Depot St Staff, We just want to say thanks – our son is doing well partly because of the care and encouragement you’ve given him. We will always be grateful for that. Yours is a difficult and challenging job, yet you manage to keep kids physically and emotionally safe at a time when they have little control over themselves or their lives. Keep up the good work and thanks again.”

Dear Shelby, Thanks for everything you do and have done for me, it’s much appreciated. Also this next thing your about to read may seem & sound a little bit weird, but it is completely and totally 100% truth. Shelby you’re the closest thing to a mother that I’ve had in six years and that is why it was so hard for me to leave 206. Yes it is probably a little weird for me to feel this way but I have not had someone that I feel is like a mother in six years so it is unusual for me as well. I would appreciate if you could figure out a way to get up here and visit me as soon as you possible can. Please write back as soon as possible please.

Dear David, Thank you, once again for providing a workforce to assist with preparations for the Bennington Free Library’s 2018 book sale. The annual book sale is an important fundraising event for the Library and funds raised from the sale are used for programs, technology resources and operating expenses. Without the assistance of the 204 Depot Street Program, our ability to hold the annual sale and provide important services to our community would be in doubt. You, Emilio, Billy and your young charges worked very hard to move books to the Baptist Church and we are very appreciative of your effort. Thank you for helping to make it happen, and your ongoing support. Sincerely, Lynn Fonteneau McCann Director

I have been making good choices. I have been begging to come back. You guys are a great program. Never forgetting about anyone. We make jokes everyday about you guys. Hint they nothing bad. Love you guys and miss you guys. Former Resident