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“Upward Bound has been a home for me since day one. Even back as a middle schooler when I reluctantly tagged along with my brother to Upward Meetings, Extreme Saturdays, Move-In Days, and Family Nights. I watched him develop as a person and truly blossom as he experienced life outside of Hamilton and met some of his most genuine friends and role models. The truth is that Upward Bound saved me. I needed the structure, the discipline, and the guidance into independence that Upward Bound provided for us. They were always there for me and my big brother. I could not be more thankful for the role that the program, the students, and the staff have played in our lives. We are forever changed in the greatest ways.”