Testimonials
Check out our New Letters of Support:
"I
came upon the YES! of America United, INC. program through Kathy who
gave me the number for YES! At the first meeting I attended at the
Temple Terrace Library I met Christine Rover and Becki and I did a
walk around Temple Terrace for a safety walk and I thoroughly enjoyed
it. Then I attended meetings at lighthouse for the blind, grassroots,
and finally that is when I joined YES!. Joining YES! has truly
changed my life. I was staying at home feeling sorry for myself, until
I met Becki Forsell. She got me out of my house, and away from myself.
Now I can do anything! I
thank everyone at YES! Everyone is now my friend. I never dreamed
that I would go to Tallahassee Florida and talk to Senators and Representatives,
and have them listen to me! Everyone at YES! is so supportive of
each other. Every member is warm, friendly and compassionate. Thank
you to YES! of America United, INC. and for Becki Forsell."
- Barbara
Johnson
"YES!
has given me life. Now, because of YES! I have a reason to get out
of bed every morning. I finally have a purpose, and something to look
forward to. I
now understand how YES! saves lives one person at a time. YES! gave me
hope, dreams and a place to go where I did not have any of these before. When
I joined YES! I met some pretty fantastic people. Everyone supports each
other, no matter what. Disabilities are now abilities. Where this
was not available to me before I now have a Community Center I can call
my second home. I thank
God every day for Becki Forsell and for YES!"
- June
Ramsey
"I feel privileged
to serve on the Board Of
Directors of YES! Of America United.I believe in the
ideals and goals of YES! Of America United in enriching
the lives of people with all disabilities. I
serve as chairman of the Sunshine Committee. I
feel very good welcoming our new members and reaching out to all our
members with support, friendship and encouragement. I also enjoy working
with the Heartstrings Program of the Florida Orchestra and the Arts
Council of Hillsborough County, giving all our members the opportunity
to experience cultural events in the community. I am honored to
be part of YES! Of America United."
- Cindy
Hedinger
"As
the Nation's only blind movie critic on radio (93.3 WFLZ), television
and in newspapers I'm constantly looking for fun and entertainment. When
someone mentioned a support group called YES! of
America United I thought oh no not another group sitting around discussing
their problems. Wrong! I have been sailing, driving go carts, gone to
the theater and of course screened many movies with the group and had
nothing but a great time."
- Joy Forry, Blind Movie Critic,
93.3 WFLZ
"YES!
of America United is an exciting group of individuals that enjoy helping
others to achieve their best possible potential. I joined this group around
four years ago, not knowing what to expect. I am attending the University
of South Florida and at times I get stressed from too much work. YES!
of America United and its founder, Becki Forsell, have been there for
me to give support when I needed it the most. For the last four years
Becki has been there for many people who believe in their dreams and aspirations.
Becki is a unique person in that she is very giving of herself to help
others. I believe in YES!
of America United and its goal to help other people in whatever they strive
to be. Once, I finish school, I will give back to YES! of
America United for all of its support that was given to me."
- Rick Brown
"YES! Of
America United has helped me feel good about myself through volunteerism.
Through YES! Of America
United I have volunteered with the Freedom Playground Wheel-A-Thon,
raising money to build a playground for kids with disabilities and
also with Sincerely Santa, giving gifts to disadvantaged kids. I
feel good that I have been able to give back to the community helping
others. YES! Of
America United will give me the opportunity to volunteer in many more
ways in the future. I am proud to be
a member of YES! Of America United which includes
people with all disabilities."
- Christy Hedinger
"I
Started at YES! of America United, INC. on December
18, 2006. I was introduced to the organization many years ago when
the organization met at the Temple Terrace Recreation Center. I was
re-introduced by my job coach at Project return, Susan. We had been
searching for a part-time job suitable for my disabilities and for
my physical limitations. Susan, my job coach, mentioned a need at
this organization called YES! for an administrative
assistant. At first I was reluctant seeing the duties of the job
description, but my job coach gave me the encouragement I needed
to fullfil the job duties & so I accepted the job. Working for YES! has
helped me to be a more positive person. It has been a privilege to
work alongside such a wonderful woman as Becki Forsell. Becki gave
me the tough love that I so needed. YES! has given
me the skills that will be useful in my creative writing and in being
a published author. I have also had the wonderful chance to interact
with some wonderful people whom I would not have met if I stayed
at home. Being a volunteer helps me even more because I am helping
those who are in the need of some of the same skills some of the
volunteers at YES! have helped me to learn."
- Lydia
Burnett