(The following is a letter from a woman who was preparing to leave The Shade Tree. The letter was handwritten on notebook paper. We have removed her name to protect her privacy.)

To The Staff at The Shade Tree,

I am truly grateful that you accepted me back for the 5th Time. This time I am going to make it! I am leaving with a positive attitude. I am also leaving with a job!

I would like to thank all the staff for being patient with me and for all the help that was provided for me.  I will not forget where I came from.  I will never forget what the Shade Tree has done for me. With that - THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Who knows where I would be without the help of The Shade Tree.

Thank you so much -

(name withheld)