It's National Mentoring Month!
Join us - and millions around the country - in celebrating
National Mentoring Month, a time to honor our mentors
and raise awareness of the powerful impact of mentoring
“Where you live and whom you know – the social capital you can draw on – helps to define who you are and thus to determine your fate.” ~ Dr. Robert Putnam The building blocks of connection, per Dr. Michael Karcher (http://adolescentconnectedness.com/) The Executive Director of Save Our Youth often says kids are a … Continued
Mentoring can be hard work. Managing cross-cultural dynamics and bridging age and generational gaps present formidable challenges on their own. Add to that the steep learning curve of entering the world of a child in poverty and things begin to look a little daunting. With the deck stacked in such a … Continued
We may not always recognize it, and we might not be ready to admit it, but mentors have great power. The title alone extends special authority to the person filling the role, and age, life experience, occupation, and other variables solidify the hierarchy in place. Throw in the socioeconomic disparity – not to … Continued