Math Collaborative

Student Impact Alumni Feedback

• Tyrone: “They helped me at the time I needed it the most and if I didn’t join the club, I probably would have been in jail or dead.”
• Jermon: “It has changed my life forever and gave me the opportunity to meet my best friends.”
• Micah: "It helps kids get off the streets and take classes.”
• Ronald: “It helps those in need.”
• DeShon: “It helped me become the man I am today from start to finish; from grades to being a young man, to being able to rely on myself and not other people.”
• Justin: “It allows me to grow as an individual while being able to connect with people and network. Because of this program, I can overcome anything.”
• Zarian:“It honestly made me open up and become the man I am today.”
• Jaylen: “ It gives black males an opportunity to change their life and be something more than a street thug but a young scholar.”
• Kameron: “Mrs. Robinson runs it. She genuinely cares about our future and spends all of her time on us.”
• Alex: “The people who supervise the program are genuine and don’t give up on current or past students.”
• Ray: “Even though Jordan and Northside get a bad rep, we have one of the best programs in Long Beach and they really focus on African Americans which is amazing.”
• Isaiah: “It helped me turn my whole path around and helped me graduate on time and prepared me for college.”
• George: “They are always looking out for me and making sure I am focused.”
• DaMonte: “The people involved really takes care of you. They make you feel well appreciated which makes me strive harder.”

Parent Impact

• Ms. Noah, mother of Noah Basil: "Thank you so much for your consistency with my son! With the help from Math Collaborative, I have seen his progress in school and growth as a man".