Megan Hammerle Memorial 5K coming up May 9, 2026
The annual Megan Hammerle Memorial 5k run/walk returns this May 10, 2025. Meet us at Lebanon High School, northeast side of building, on the track and field.
Mentoring can bring a lot of joy and accomplishment to your New Year’s resolutions
Kick off the New Year with purpose by becoming a mentor. It’s a great way to stay motivated on your own goals while helping young people grow. With local kids waiting to be matched, now’s the perfect time to get involved.
BCMP helps update Santa’s 2025 Nice List
BCMP accidentally received Santa’s 2025 Nice List. We helped add some names.
Young mentors like Brooke Reeves have a special place in the lives of Boone County kids
Mentor Brooke Reeves recalls her early experience in mentoring her mentee Katelyn and shares some insight on becoming a mentor and what makes the program so rewarding for both parties.
Aubrey Holdorf proves there’s time to make mentoring happen
Becoming a mentor is an incredibly worthwhile experience according to Aubrey Holdorf, who has been partnered with Edith, a spunky 11-year-old. Over time they have grown very close and their story continues to inspire us.
29,974 reasons to say ‘thanks’
This year’s Fore the Kids golf outing raised $29,974 in sponsorships, teams, and donations.
Betsy Williams shows blueprints for building houses, careers, and lives
When a teen-in-need approached Betsy Williams with a difficult situation, she knew the Boone County Mentoring Partnership was necessary. Since then, she helped him through high school and even taken on another mentee, Takayla. Together they have gotten to know each other, often going on outings and spending time together.
2026 Fore the Kids Golf Outing agenda now online
The annual “Fore” the Kids benefits Sylvia’s Child Advocacy Center and Boone County Mentoring Partnership.
What’s the difference between mentoring and parenting? A whole lot.
Sometimes people are apprehensive to become a mentor because they confuse the role with parenting, but that couldn’t be farther from the reality. Instead of being an authority figure like a parent, mentors often are a fun outlet while still being a role model that supplements family dynamics for their mentee.
Help kids discover reading and reach grade-level with ReadUp
What’s at stake in Boone County? Barriers to reading shouldn’t hold kids back in Boone County Barriers to proficient reading …