Testimonials

Leslie Holmes, Junior League Member and Lunch Buddy

Alexander Youth Network is a special place committed to serving children in great need.  I consider myself very blessed to have been raised in a loving family surrounded by many positive role models.  The best way I know to express my gratitude is to help provide troubled children the same positive experience.  The feeling I have when I leave AYN’s campus is difficult to replicate, and the overall experience has been extremely rewarding for me.  As a volunteer, all it takes is willingness and a time commitment.  There are many different ways to volunteer at AYN, and I encourage others to consider engaging themselves to contribute to such a great cause.


Tony Belk, Volunteer Leadership Council and Lunch Buddy

Recently my lunch buddy and I completed a model ship together.  As we were returning to class, he ran up, hugged me and said, "God bless you, Mr. Tony, for being my friend."  I don't know what prompted him to say it.  One thing I am sure of is that it touched my heart.  Other people may be doing their own thing in life, but I would not change anything I've been doing the past four years volunteering at Alexander."

Mary Sherrill, Dinner Buddy and Junior League Volunteer

It makes my day when I walk in and all the kids say hello to me – I have received so much through this experience and if I have ten other things on my mind when I arrive, I just push them to the back and have a great time talking to the kids and doing something fun. The children really look up to the adults around campus, and you can tell it is a place where they feel safe and cared for – it is a really special place!