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Testimonials from Past Serve Days

Local School District
I sit in front of a computer screen trying to find the words of gratitude which best express our thanks for the hours of hard work you freely gave to the children of this community. I fear I'm struggling to free them from my heart and generate something, which both makes sense and clearly articulates the appreciation we feel. What you did can't be measured in simple terms of "this was painted" or "this was trimmed back". To give of one's self, to share, to reach out is to celebrate the good in man and permeates a sense of good will and belonging to the students we communally serve.

Juliette's House
Thank you so much for the wonderful work you did at Juliette's House. It looks beautiful! We were very impressed with your positive attitudes, willingness to take direction and complete tasks, but you went far beyond what we asked you to do. How exciting to be with such gracious young people (and older ones too), even for only a day! You have spoiled us. Please come again.

Parent of former and current George Fox student
Unless you were age 84, unable to do yard work any more (on a cane), seeking another lawn-cutter, you couldn't know HOW MUCH IT MEANT TO ME TO HAVE YOUR SERVE DAY students do such an excellent job of cleaning my lawn! I shall continue to eulogize FOX to whoever will listen!

Center in Sherwood
Every now and then, more often than we can see, God sends angels to help us through the tough times. Your students and employees in Group 41 were our angels for a day. The amount of energy, positive can-do attitudes of all who were here was an incredible experience for all of us. Your university is a shining example of what people can do when they reach out to others. Thank you for sharing all your talents and gifts with us on your service day. Thank you, also, for your incredible spirit.

Church in McMinnville
Once again the students and faculty from George Fox have exceeded our expectations. We planned multiple projects for Serve Day and we completed what we had hoped for. The crew of workers cleared shrubs, rebuilt flower beds, weeded over an acre of beds and spread 66 yards of bark dust, as well as cleaning out storage areas and trips to the recycle yard and landfill. We thank you again for this excellent program and the students you bring to our community.

Yamhill County
Another great Serve Day with a great group of girls and their leader. They are will workers and do a good job, whatever the task. Again they did yard work around all the museum buildings, painted, took out 50-year-old carpet from the church, and vacuumed and shampooed (newer) carpet at the log building. I'm sure the highlight of the day was the job of washing old saddles and other horse stuff which had assorted stuff on them. Great job - look forward to next year.

Newberg For-Profit Organization
We want to thank George Fox students and administration for all the hard work they did on Serve Day. Rick Muthiah and the young men from Pennington Hall did wonders with our concession stands and bleachers and it feels so great to work there now. This is the second year I have worked with young men from George Fox on Serve Day and I really appreciate what you do.