News
Winter Newsletter Is Now Online
Learn what's going on in our program including: Mentoring Tips, Activities and Match Spotlight. View Newsletter.
posted 1-27-12
Volunteer artist-in-residence develops activities for mentoring matches
Read about some creative ways Kate Sweeney is drawing out and constructing stories with people involved with the Mentoring Program.
Read story.
posted 1-2-12
Project Arrive has Arrived!
We are thrilled to report a successful launch of Project Arrive, our new group mentoring program for 9th graders who have a history of attendance and academic challenges.
Read story.
ARCHIVED NEWS
Truancy means kids not showing up for school. Project Arrive means kids getting to school with a smile.
Truancy better set its alarm clock this year, because we have a group of mentors who are ready to make sure kids are getting to school! Read story.
posted 6-15-11
Nurturing Growth and Community
at Everett Middle School
Over 50 matches are participating in our Mentoring for Success program at this dynamic school site. Read story.
posted 11-8-10
Local Businesses Support Mentoring
Levi Strauss and Paragon Real Estate Group provide volunteers and financial support for Student Mentor Program. Read story (pdf).
posted 7-26-10
Promoting Educational Success for Foster Youth
Read ways Esther Honda, school librarian, mentors her foster youth in Promoting Educational Success for Foster Youth (pdf).
posted 7-26-10
Mentoring Program Thrives in 39 Schools
Read an article in "School Times" (pdf) promoting the benefits of mentoring and the positive effects it has on our youth.
posted 7-26-10
ARCHIVED NEWS
Save the Date for Summer Fun
Mentoring for Success is sponsoring a couple group activities this summer, and we’d love to have you to join us! Contact us for required permission slips.
- Police Wilderness Program: Mount Tam Hike
June 22nd, from 8:30am-4:00pm
Office Mike Rivera will lead us on a moderate hike up Mount Tam. Pack a lunch, grab your mentee, and come enjoy the outdoors
http://hikemttam.eventbrite.com
Keep your eyes open for event tickets in your email inbox!
posted 6-15-11
Mentoring Scholarship Available
Looking for a way to strengthen your mentor/mentee relationship? Apply for a martial arts scholarship by April 8 and you may be sponsored for a year of classes at the place of your choosing. View scholarship information.
posted 3-3-11
January is National Mentoring Month
General Colin L. Powell reaches out to mentoring volunteers interested in helping our youth achieve graduation.
Watch message.
posted 12-22-10