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“Well I
came to Vincent House because; I didn’t like the Drop-in Center or
the day treatment program anymore. What I like about Vincent House
is the Founders Elliott and Dianne Steele. Since becoming a Member I
learned to run a camcorder and photocopier. I'm a lunch waiter and
also clean bathrooms... I'm proud of that, because no one can clean
a bathroom better than me! I’ve been to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the
Fourteenth International Clubhouse Seminar. I even met the Mayor,
Fire Chief, and Police Chief of Pinellas Park… I am a lot happier
now than I have ever been before!”
-Malcolm Campbell
“When
I first came to Vincent House I was reluctant and mis-believing. I
have been through a ‘whirlwind’ of circumstances my plan after High
School was to enlist in the Armed Services. I’ve been through
several recruiters, who all turned me down; I was crushed. Thanks to
Vincent House I have a new lease on life…” Hopefully in a few years
I will be working as a law-enforcement officer. A wise man once told
me if I put my mind to it my goals can be accomplished... ” - Carla McPherson
“I found out
from my Case Manager that Vincent House could help me with my vision
and hearing loss as well as my mental illness, even though it’s been
a ‘triple whammy.’ I have discovered that I can contribute to
society even if it is in a limited way. I really feel that the
people are great and I’m a part of it here. I don’t feel like an
outcast, I feel like part of a team. When I walk in the smiles just
brightens my day.” - Kaye Shakeshaft
“August
2002; I lost everything I owned in the span of on week. A broken man
with no where to go; I lost my will to live … respect for Samurai
tradition... was a death sentence. Going to Vincent House; February
2003 saved my life. It was the early days … we used two coolers for
refrigerators and a gas grill for cooking. Members and Staff
believed in me then… the way they believe in me today… they all
make me feel special... I’m sorry I can’t say more…”
- Clyde Kobayashi
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