Highly Professional Study of The Homeless Grad Center and its Benefits

Internationally recognized social scientist, Steven Winkstovich surveyed more than 1300 people who completed The Homeless Grad Center during a three-month period.

Prior to their Homeless Grad Center exposure, people were asked what they expected to achieve in the course - amazingly, 76.3% of those asked didn't even understand that they could possibly "expect to achieve" anything! After their experience at the Homeless Grad Center, they were asked about the benefits they actually received, and the results are quite eye-opening.

Summary - Four areas were explored:
1) the value of The Homeless Grad Center (valued at "high" to "very high")
2) the profile of participants (average age 24; average yearly income $150)
3) success rate levels after The Homeless Grad Center (grads live an average 10 years longer than they had expected to; yearly incomes as high as $5,000)
4) unexpected results and, yes, even benefits, that were experienced (long-lasting, enduring friendships with college students; unexpected dancing skill; newfound lust for preaching the "word of God")

A few of the findings include:

• More than 96% of participants report practical and enduring value for their life on the street – "finally, I understand that I really can't get much lower. That realization is empowering. Homeless Grad Center was well worth the time and cost" - Andy

• More than 90% of participants report a better understanding of relationships and their role in them - "I used to always end up getting into fights with other people over sleeping on the bench. I figured that I had nothing, I should at least get to use the entire bench. But now I understand the value of sharing. Even though my belly still aches, I now give up my bench to young marketing executives. And the most remarkable results have come of these interactions. I understand them better - and I also understand myself better, too!" - Sharron Blinkinton

• Nearly 99% of the participants received unexpected benefits – ranging from the ability to spot dropped change, to transforming negatives into positives - "A few winters back I lost all ten of my fingers to the frostbite. I almost let this dissuade me from my personal goals - most people would just give up at this point. But a stranger on the street gave me the business card for Homeless Grad Center, so I went. After that fortuitous event, I am now the most profitable guy I know. Even the most hardened subway riders cough up change when I stick my stub in their faces." - Cornelius The X

Conclusion "Several of the study's findings surprised me quite a bit, especially the large number of participants for whom The Homeless Grad Center proved to be 'one of the most valued experiences of my life.' This is not a sentiment that people, particularly lost and 'cast aside' express lightly. I can understand why people recommend The Homeless Grad Center to their friends, comrades and even strangers." Steven Winkstovich, Chairman BUB, Inc. (public opinion analyst)