“Gambling..The idea of it…The ways in which it becomes parts of people’s lives …starts way before any token or casino” (Blu Figueroa, YAAC Member)

"Going into this project I thought I knew everything there was to know about gambling. Man was I wrong! There are so many aspects of gambling we have to take into consideration, like if gambling is causing you harm, understanding why people gamble in the first place. This project does that. And in doing that we can find a solution to decrease gambling to help change their behavior.” (Aida Reyes, Former YAAC Member)

"Being in GARI helped me realize I have a passion for public health. I really want to go into public health and help my community. " (Tykie 'Star' Greene, YAAC Member)