“I am writing to thank you for having a person like Dave on your staff. I truly cannot imagine going through what we are going through without him. First off he has taken the time to really know our son, which makes his opinions invaluable. Secondly his expertise, guidance and knowledge are right-on and practical. He takes the time and cares to see what will make our son succeed. Thirdly he has been so kind, sympathetic and patient with us as well and is always willing to talk things through. I am truly grateful for having his guidance and help for AIM House parentour son and for us.”

— AIM House parent

“My son attended AIM House some five years ago. In the beginning, he favored the part of the program where he walked the dogs at the Humane Society as part of his volunteer commitment. During his time there, he experienced successes and challenges. He hung in there and graduated with his proud parents looking on. Last Friday he had another success. He graduated from CU Boulder again with his family looking on. The best part of these past five years was his coming to the realization that he was in charge of his own life. He could screw it up or he could overcome the obstacles and come out on top. The choice was his. AIM House should be proud of its principles, its program, its leadership and its willingness to grow from its experience. Thanks for allowing us to be a part of it.”

— AIM House Participant

“Thank you all for providing our son with a wonderful experience and a ‘home-away-from-home’. This past nine months really proved to me just how far Dave has come, and just how ready he is to take on adult responsibilities. I am looking forward to this Father’s Day in a way that I haven’t for many, many years. Take care, and if you would ever like to use me as a reference, please feel free.”

— AIM House parent

“We are grateful and appreciative to your program for helping us make this crucial transition and giving us skills to work through conflicts and to anticipate potential problems. We found the parent weekends extremely worthwhile educationally as well providing the valuable opportunity to meet other parents and participants. The staff has reached out like family in their commitment and genuine concern for our daughter. Reflecting back, the past year was critical for our family and with the help of AIM House, it was one of growth, and restoring relationships. Our best regards to you and your staff for the work you do.”

— AIM House parent

“A simple ‘thank you’ doesn’t seem enough and a thousand ‘thank you’s’ don’t measure the extent of our appreciation. So please take comfort and pride in knowing that you touched a young man’s life, his parent’s hearts, and that the only words we can think of at this time to express our gratitude are simply, ‘thank you’.”

— AIM House parent

“Thank you for creating a place where it’s okay to struggle. I learned an enormous amount about life while at AIM House. You and your family made being away from–or at odds with–my family much more bearable. Thanks for being a great friend and sounding board.”

— AIM House Participant

“Thank you all for providing our son with a wonderful experience and a ‘home-away-from-home’. This past nine months really proved to me just how far Dave has come, and just how ready he is to take on adult responsibilities. I am looking forward to this Father’s Day in a way that I haven’t for many, many years.”

— AIM House parent

“What is certain is that I have developed skills that will allow me to succeed as the person I want to be. AIM House has given me these things along with a very different perspective than staying in my Maryland farming community would have allowed. I have met people (some completely different than myself, and some with similar problems) that have not only put my life in perspective, but have shown me worldly things that have enriched my personality. I have never been more honest with others or myself than I have during my time in Boulder. Similarly, nowhere else have people been so honest and forthright with me. This degree of transparency has allowed me to make perhaps some of the deepest and closest connections of my life.

In a few days from now, I will be on my own. I will be paying my own rent, working my own job, and surviving independently. I know there will be tough times ahead. I know I will be uncomfortable at times and I know that I will falter. But I will always have what AIM House has given me. And in that, I am confident.”

— AIM House Participant

“I want to thank you for the continued support you have given Matt. I think you have done an outstanding job in understanding Matt and standing with him during these past several challenging months. I believe Matt is really learning the importance of communicating his emotions – his feelings and thoughts – good and bad. His health and frame of mind have dramatically improved and you have been invaluable in this process. Matt’s specific family dynamics make your warm, caring and real presence even more critical to his development.

In my eyes Matt is a wonderful, caring, sensitive, and intelligent young man. I feel he has so much to offer this hard, fragmented and selfish world. As a father, I have tried, but failed, to give Matt the tools he needed to navigate through this tough world. Sherri, through your hard work and sensitivity towards Matt’s needs you have given Matt a new beginning, a new world. I believe Matt realizes the many great opportunities that he has ahead of him. Matt has a bright future largely because of you. From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you for being there for Matt.”

— AIM House parent

“As I sit in my room, writing an article for my school paper, AIM House actually came to mind. I was thinking about how different and positive college is this year as opposed to two years ago; except for the fact that my girlfriend is now in London for a semester. I am doing well in my classes and I am keeping up with my studies as well as being more thoughtful. I used to be pretty egocentric and did not give the appropriate appreciation to the feelings of others. People at school have even noticed the difference in my behavior and many have said as much to me. I feel, for the first time in my life, that I am actually a capable individual and AIM House has definitely played a significant role in my growth. I have tried to keep up with the habits I established at AIM House, especially exercising. With regard to this I have not been as successful, as I am taking five classes now. That said I still have been getting to the gym at least once a week. I plan on flying out to Colorado for some skiing in January and to stop by AIM House to say hello. Thanks again.”

— AIM House Participant