Thank you to all who somehow assisted in making this project a reality, including, but not limited to:

∙ Most Reverend Dale J. Melczek, the inspiration for this project.
∙ All who contributed to Future Full of Hope, and who continue to work for more vibrant, effective parishes!
∙ Frank Mercadante, seminar facilitator, Cultivation Ministries, a collaborating member of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry
∙ Carole Sluce, Youth Ministry Coordinator, Our Lady of Consolation
∙ Pamela Williams, volunteer, Diocese of Gary OYYA
∙ Lisa Driscoll, kitchen coordinator for seminar
∙ Staff, Spiritual Life Center, Hammond
∙ Northwest Indiana Catholic, Post-Tribune, Times, for covering this story, and showing the world the good things that these teens can do!
∙ The parents, guardians, and family members of these DYC reps, for supporting their leadership commitment.
∙ All who support the Diocesan Catholic Services Appeal. Without you we would not have efforts like these...