Nancy McHarness

Nancy provides the critical backbone of labor, coordination and communication for Partners for Schools. She understands the heart beat and passion of our school leaders and teachers. “After raising our 4 kids, I know it just does not stop there.  It really takes many individuals and a community to support kids, families and schools, and I love connecting the critical dots. Every child can benefit from a caring adult mentor”

BTO live on the Charleen Hess Show

Where did the idea of the BTO mentoring program come from?
What is the Be the One difference?
How have lives been positively impacted?
How can you help?
 
Listen and Learn as Nancy McHarness, co-founder shares candidly about what she and her husband Denny McHarness envisioned and are experiencing as a result of their desire to cultivate community engagement in partnership with local schools.

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Upcoming Mentor Equipping Sessions

Join us for upcoming Mentor Equipping Sessions. November 19/20 Monday, 6:30-8:00pm or Tuesday 8:30-10:00 am February 11/12 Monday, 6:30-8:00pm or … Read more

Be the One up and running in Ferndale

From left are Ferndale schools superintendent Linda Quinn, Be the One community coordinators Scott and Anita Locker, mentorship coordinator Annie Anderson and Ferndale High School principal Jeremy Vincent. (Courtesy photo)

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How does this all work?

Two Essential Ingredients: Mentors And Money

Mentors: We need caring adults willing to invest one hour a week as a mentor to build a relationship with one young person. Every mentor has the potential to impact a student’s life through high school graduation and beyond.

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