EAT HEALTHIER AMERICA

Jerry DeWitt -
Contractor

Graduated from Delaware School of Trades with above 85 point average - sent to Northern Ireland as part of an exchange program.

"It was a great experience which we would never have if we were not at the House of Umoja."

George Theiman -
Youth Counselor

"The House of Umoja kept me alive and out of jail."

Antonio Colon -
Factory Worker

"This place gave a positive direction in my life. At the time I lived here, I was the only Puerto Rican, but that didn't matter."

Matthew Jefferson -
College Student

"Thanks for helping me to reach my goal. I'm going to keep striving."

"The House of Umoja had a trust and confidence in youth; for us that was a different message. We didn't own the street corners, but we could own the businesses on the street."

"We have learned that if you believe in yourself, others will begin to believe in you; that's the starting point."

Harold Lloyd -
Store Detective

"At The House of Umoja I learned that you have to obey the rules - that anywhere you go in life, you got to obey the rules."

Robert Selby -
Crew Leader

"I am now dealing with reality and staying on the positive tip, that's what I learned at The House of Umoja. At the House of Umoja, we were treated with respect, that's important. We also learned to help other people.

John Curry -
Laborer

"House of Umoja Program helped me a lot because it's not an institution--I hate institutions." "House of Umoja is like a home--a real home."  "It is an example of how family can care for each other."  "Also, House of Umoja helped you get a job and keep it."  "You know, once I was crooked, but now I'm a straight-up guy."

Tyrone Carter -
Trucker

"The House of Umoja teaches you where you came from - your history - that helps you figure out where you can go. It helped me get out of all the wild stuff - like fighting your own people."

"I appreciate all the help The House of Umoja gave me for sure! I'll never forget it."

"House of Umoja has been more to me than just another home for boys. It has been a learning process from day one. If it wasn't for The House of Umoja, I don't think, no, I know, I wouldn't be where I am today. Thank you; this will always be my home."