Strengthening Communities Through Mentoring: one relationship at a time

Why Perseverance?

Halfway there…when students come back from winter break, the school year is nearly half over. But, the end still feels so far away for many students. And, winter can be a difficult time for them to persevere…to keep on going and not quit. As a mentor, you can be the one to help keep them going and focused on the end. Here are a few ways you can do that this month:

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Monday’s Mentor Minute – December 31, 2018

Be Encouraged
A new young man comes in with a friend to request a mentor: He seems confident, articulate, a good looking kid who is involved in sports, seems to have friends, and is never in trouble at school. “What are you hoping for in a mentor?” He wants someone to talk to about all the stress he feels in his life, his passions, and stuff going on at home.

Students crave meaningful connection with adults.

Be Challenged
[ Building Hope ]

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.
Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” -Helen Keller

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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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Monday’s Mentor Minute – December 17, 2018

Be Encouraged
Student barges into my office: “ I have a question. When is my mentor coming? I really miss her! I have some feelings I need to get out! ” Later that afternoon while meeting with her mentor, the hurt, anger, and confusion over parents who had recently separated poured out. Her mentor of two years was the safest person to trust with her deep feelings.
Doesn’t everybody need someone to talk to?

Be Challenged
[ Building Resiliency ]

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