by Colin Brady | Jun 7, 2019 | Stories
The things that I remember most from the CanTeen is the Christmas gift wrapping that the Optimist Club did with the CanTeen kids. It was a great experience and a wonderful way to get to know some of the kids – lots of fun for a great cause! Also, the dinner we had at...
by Colin Brady | Jun 7, 2019 | Stories
I would just like to share how the CanTeen was to me in high school and the friends I have made. My parents and I still talk about how I used to be shy. One main reason that changed for me was the friendships, opportunities and the self-esteem I gained from...
by Colin Brady | Jun 7, 2019 | Stories
The CanTeen has affected my life. Here’s how: I made friends It keeps me out of trouble I have fun It brought me closer to my parents My parents approve of the Canteen because my grades have been improving ever since. My average went from a D+ to a B+. My parents are...
by Colin Brady | Jun 7, 2019 | Stories
The CanTeen has affected my life in so many ways, we are like a family. The staff here are amazing and they actually take the time to get to know everyone. When you walk in, you are not judged, and we are all equal and that is how they treat you. I consider the...
by Colin Brady | Jun 7, 2019 | Stories
Being a part of the CanTeen project in North Syracuse was a wonderful experienced as an adolescent. It gave me my first opportunity to have a voice and really feel like I was making a difference. The center allowed me to have a place to go when it seemed like no one...
by Colin Brady | Jun 7, 2019 | Stories
The CanTeen means a safe place to hang with your friends after school. It means rainy camping trips to Selkirk Shores but no one cared it was raining because your friends and favorite mentors were there. It meant having an adult outside of home or school that you...
