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Testimonials

 

Personal Testimonials from the Clients at Across Boundaries

Across Boundaries has helped me in so many ways. I get to learn English, computer training, yoga, exercise, and talking in peer support groups. I get to meet friends and talk with them. And we get to listen to music on the radio and also on CDs. We also get to watch video tapes. Across Boundaries also provides us with tokens. - Tamar

Across Boundaries help me in many different ways:
1) It gets me to meet people of different cultures, and
2) to learn to socialize with one another
3) therapies are offered to maintain skills and health
4) The staff has great concerns to the clients, which involve freedom, rights and coping skills with one's life events.
5) Then, as a result, you are allowed to move on with your life.

Across Boundaries does not control the clients in regards to their stay in their programs. The services at Across Boundaries will always be there for anyone who needs support and help. - Newton

This centre has helped me a lot in many ways concerning my sickness and health. It has built my self-esteem. The programs are also good for me. For example, The ESL classes, the computer classes current events and the women's group. I have learned a lot from them. It gives me a purpose and participates in society. Also everyone is helpful, caring and friendly. - A client

I think Across Boundaries has helped me by giving me good life skills and giving me support with my illness. My cleaning the kitchen and vacuuming the floor has also helped me to learn a lot about other people. I love talking in my English class here, and in all the other classes. I like the food here, and the games here are great. I like coming here. - Clifton

Across Boundaries help me to stay on track. It helps me to learn to read better. It helps me to be on medications. Come to Across Boundaries, they are helpful to us. At Across Boundaries, they make good luck. - Kelvin

The English class helps me to learn better English, Math's and read the dictionary and magazines. The computer class helps me to type on the computer. For the art class, I like Art because I now know how to do a better job in painting. Women's group helps me to learn about different things, on women's issues. Current events help me to read the newspapers so that I am connected with the society in Canada and in the world. All classes help me to achieve more confidence. - Andrea

This centre is very helpful for me. First I come here to learn English and the teacher is very nice. She looks like a doctor too. The workers here are very and nice and helpful. They make everyone feel happy and useful. When I first came to Across Boundaries, I was not very happy, but now, I feel happy and positive about life. - Lien

The way that Across Boundaries has helped me is by helping me to meet new people. I am able to socialize more openly. The classes and groups are of great significance to me. The ESL/Literacy class has given me the opportunity to express myself in words. The Creative Expressions class lets me show my musical talents. The Art Therapy group allows me to exhibit my artistic ability and the Women's Group is a very valuable asset for me because I can share my experiences in life with others and I can give and receive support from the other women. Overall, Across Boundaries has had a very positive impact on my life. - Vanessa