Ferndale

Stories/Quotes to share: “At one of our meetings, I could tell that my student was having a really rough day.  They’re usually so happy, it was obvious that something was wrong.  We talked it out, discussed what could be done to help smooth out the situation, and after our hour together my student was all … Read more

Total Matched Pairs: 31 matches Program Development·         Year-end event – Aim and Game Field trip – May 20th – 21 mentor/mentee attendees·         Edaleen Field Trip – Mentors/Students walked to Edaleen for ice cream·         Year-End Photos, Merch Order, etc.·         Adopt a BTO Senior – 4  BTO seniors – Week 1 & 2 packages delivered; Week 3&4 deliveries … Read more

Stories to share: Mentees care about their Mentors, too! A mentor had surgery this month and let her student know they would not be able to meet for a couple weeks while she recovered. The student made a “Get Well” card for their mentor and BTO mailed it to the mentor. The mentor loved her … Read more

Stories to share:   Directing Students to Healthy Choices BTO mentors received a Domestic Abuse training in 2019  that explained the signs and cycles of different types of domestic abuse. A student recently described an unhealthy and emotionally abusive romantic relationship to a BTO representative and afterwards felt empowered to end the relationship. Because of … Read more

Stories to share:  To Go or Not To Go – That is the question! In the last edition of the monthly report, a mentor was coordinating a Zoom with an Alaskan Fisherman because her mentee is considering working in the canneries this summer. This month, the pair talked to Buck the Fisherman over Zoom. He … Read more

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Mentee Graduated, BTO Relationship Continues!   Mentors and students are creating long lasting bonds that extend outside of Be the One. Ezra Moore is the first to admit he has a very busy schedule as a business owner, board member of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, and family man. Ezra’s mentee graduated in June 2021 … Read more

Stories to share: Mentee Graduated, BTO Relationship Continues!   Mentors and students are creating long-lasting bonds that extend outside of Be the One. Ezra is the first to admit he has a very busy schedule as a business owner, board member of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, and family man. Ezra Moore’s mentee graduated in … Read more

Stories to share: Mentors have shared that at times it is difficult for them to know if their students are enjoying, or even benefiting from, their time together. That was the case with one of our Ferndale mentors recently, who was both touched and surprised, when she was invited by her mentee to attend a … Read more