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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

 

 

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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
  • San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
    August 2, at 7:15pm
    Take your mentee to the ballgame!

  • India Basin Sailing
    August 13th, 11-3pm
    Celebrate the last few weeks of summer with a BBQ, kayaking and sailing!

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

 

 

 

 
 
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