What Others Are Saying About

Kids In Motion

"Local law enforcement agencies, community businesses, business leaders, and local school officials have joined forces to make this project a great success... the number of participants has grown.  This growth is one of the main reasons that additional funding is needed."

          ~Kenny Hulshof, United States Representative

"These children have the opportunity to earn money, learn responsibility and social skills, become involved in their neighborhood and community, and, most importantly, gain self-respect by doing something productive.  Their success speaks for itself."

          ~Robert Moloney, Hannibal National Bank

"KIM is a creative and unique effort to address the issue of today's at-risk youth.  KIM embraces the mission of the United Way to expand the capacity for people to help each other.  The outcome - stronger youth and leaders for our community's future."

          ~Lou Lemon, Executive Director, United Way of the Mark Twain Area

"This program was truly a blessing for me... My kids were able to buy things they needed for school which helped out a lot.  It also gave them a sense of responsibility... they look forward to it each year..."

          ~Felicia Williams, Parent

"I have seen the results of this program in the lives of several students... Young people in Hannibal may have circumstances that make them feel that they don't have a prayer in life.  This program gives hope, skills, and positive people who care..."

          ~Terri Blackburn, Hannibal Middle School Seventh Grade Science Teacher

"Because of the involvement of our students in your program during the summer, they are more likely to return to school in the Fall with notable improvement in their value system... Included in these values are such things as honesty, integrity, a sense of fairness, and an improved work ethic... the sense of pride that comes from feeling good about earning money for a job well done is very evident..."

          ~Dr. Karl Hansmeier, Former Director, Hannibal Alternative School