"Honestly, we are both so humbled by and grateful for this gesture and opportunity, and will use this grant as wisely as we possibly can. Meantime, I remain optimistic, yet cautious.  If we can, someday, repay this either directly or in kind by 'passing it forward,' please know we will be thinking of this.   Please pass along our best wishes to all the members of the 8 Ball Welfare Foundation, and if there is anything I, or we can do for you in the future, do not hesitate to ask.  Thanks to (Chairman) Bob Krauch for his nice letter that accompanied the check.
All the best."
-2011

“I admit that even talking to you, a fellow journalist, was absolutely nourishing to me.  I so thank you for your encouragement, upbeat attitude and understanding.  The grant you awarded me gave me the much-needed space to recover and back on my feet—without having to live in my car.  As long as I live, I will never forget your kindness and generosity.”
-2006

“Thank you so very much for your gracious, generous, life-saving kindness.  Each penny of what you have provided to get me back on my feet will be judiciously used to insure success.   May these gifts given to me and all the others you have helped return to you and each of your distinguished Board members what many refer to as ‘treasures in heaven.’”
-2007

“But for the help from 8-Ball, I shudder to think of the horrible position I would be in now.  I will continue my quest for re-employment and when I am back on my feet I will definitely remember the 8-Ball Foundation.  I thank you again for the lifeline.”
-2001

“My family and I are deeply grateful for the generous grant we received from the 8-Ball Welfare Foundation.  It provided critical assistance at a strategic time of need.”
-2002

“Please accept these few lines of gratitude to the Board for your generous and quick response to my plea for help.  The money has already been put to good use.  It is not easy to ask for help, but sometimes reality has a way of pushing pride aside.”
-2003

“I greatly appreciated the generosity of the 8-Ball Welfare Foundation.  I also want to thank you for the moral support you gave me through your letter.  It really meant a great deal to me.”
-2000

“Your 8-Ball assistance is a tremendous help.  I can’t thank you enough.”
-2011

In presenting a Good Works Grant, the Good News Foundation stated:  “The 8-Ball Welfare Foundation lives up to its name by offering financial aid to the newsperson who finds themselves unexpectedly behind the 8-Ball.”
-2009

“Thank you so much for the lovely, unexpected compliment by awarding me one of the three scholarships given here at Santa Monica College.  I promise to do something productive, insightful and ambitious with the money.”
-2005

“I so thank you for the encouragement, upbeat attitude and understanding.  The grant you awarded me gave me the much-needed space to recover and get back on my feet – without having to live in my car. As long as I live, I will never forget your kindness and generosity.”
-2006

Thank you so much for the Welfare Grant in support of my young family.  It will help us much in our poignant time of need.  My wife and I feel such gratitude to be part of an industry and community that takes care of its own like this.  You can expect our membership and dedication when we are steady again.
-2009

Thank you to the 8-Ball Foundation for the most generous grant.  It was badly needed and greatly appreciated.  I do plan on making a contribution to the organization when my financial situation improves.  Once again, thank you very much for your generosity.
-2009

I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for your grant.  It has helped me immensely.  I don’t know what I would have done – if I hadn’t gotten some type of financial aid.  Again, thank you and Good Bless you all.
-2010

FROM STUDENTS AND FACULTY

“I would like to thank the 8-Ball Welfare Foundation for the $700 that was given to me.  I was very surprised to receive this check.  But I appreciate I know that it will definitely help me in the future. Thank you so much.”
-Cal State Long Beach student

“Thank you so much for the lovely, unexpected compliment by awarding me one of the three scholarships given here at Santa Monica College.  I promise to do something productive, insightful and ambitious with the money.”
-Santa Monica College student

“We wanted to take the time to thank the 8-Ball Welfare Foundation for the funds you have donated to Santa Monica College’s Journalism Program this semester. A scholarship like this can make the difference between staying in school and having to drop out.  Thank you for the ongoing support you have provided to our students.”
-Journalism faculty, Santa Monica College

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the Journalism School grant I’ve received.  I am honored to receive an award from such a prestigious Foundation.  I am grateful for the opportunities these funds will provide me."
-Rio Hondo College Student