Testimonials

“I have seen an increase in positive attitudes, improved behavior, and career/college focus.
There has not only been an increase in a determination to finish their immediate educational goals, but also a dedication to go further than their initial plans.”

Yolonda Davis
Gwinnett Technical College

“The ODBI class taught me how to move forward in my life and not turn back for no one. I’m now a straight-A student and have more determination to keep going on.”

M.O.
Class 10

“Coaching for College Completion helps close the gap between those students who really want to succeed in college with those who are thriving as a result of their participation in the program.”

Michael Wyatt
Interim Director, Office of Black Student Achievement, Georgia State University

“We have a challenge: graduate kids from high school and motivate them to complete higher education. ODBI lights that spark in our kids and works to keep the flame burning.”

Sonia Davis
Coordinator of Homeless Education, Clayton County Public Schools

“ODBI gave me a “sense of hope.”

B.M.
Class 7

“Orange Duffel Bag’s Coaching for College Completion (CCC) was phenomenal and is needed as an ongoing component for not only post secondary students, but for every student! I saw the growth and witnessed change in mindsets.”

Monique M. Faulkner
Atlanta Technical College

“ODBI helped our students increase their self-esteem, improved their attendance and behavior, and most of all achieve their high school education.”

Kedric Sledge
Fulton County Social Worker

“I have had multiple residents from The Methodist Home participate in various classes of the Orange Duffel Bag Program, and all have benefited from the program immensely. We
always see improved attitudes and behavior, improved motivation regarding school and future planning, and connections to great support resources for our residents…It makes
such a difference in their lives!”

Cathy Houle
The Methodist Home, Macon, GA

“Since I graduated ODBI, I am a lot more at one with myself and my emotions and I am also a lot more okay with the past I’ve had and open to share it with others.”

R.C.
Class 13

“It was a great life experience that changed me. I’m taking school more seriously.”

C.K.
Class 12