“It helps them understand that just because we’re Latinos, you know, doesn’t mean you can’t go to college.”
– Juntos student describing Juntos’ impact on his parents
“Juntos gives them a lot of motivation and strength to keep on going forward. I see my daughter, I see that she takes things more seriously. For her, it is like a challenge to do it.”
– Juntos mother
“Now I’m seein g a lot more of our kids graduating [from high school].”
– Juntos father
“Juntos is very well known here in Clinton. The police is always [asking] ...‘When can you bring the Juntos youth to volunteer?’ The police department, the old folks home, they always wait for the Juntos kids to come help with activities … The Juntos kids go and help organize parties … and marathon races.” – Juntos parent
“Juntos focuses on educating the parents and the students, but also it allows them to and helps them maintain their customs, their Latin American heritage.” – Juntos father
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