Joe Watson and Jack Carroll create a friendship over a shared love of basketball
Joe Watson and Jack Carroll developed a mentoring friendship that formally lasted ten years. But it’s a friendship that continues to this day.
Mentoring rarely means working with “at-risk” or “troubled” youth
The majority of kids and teens actively matched or waiting for a match in the Boone County Mentoring Partnership can hardly be called “at-risk” or “troubled.” These are words that frequently come up when people are asked to mentor someone.
Special thanks to over 300 participants raising over $17,000 at the 2024 Megan Hammerle 5K
Over 300 runners participated in this year’s Megan Hammerle 5K under clear, beautiful skies and perfect weather.
We’re hiring a Youth Assistance Program Advocate
We are looking for a part-time (25-30 hrs), with the possibility to go full-time, team member who has a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in Education and/or Social Services.
Academic mentoring that goes beyond “homework help” right here in Boone County
Our Graduation Coach goes beyond mere “homework help” and helps eliminate barriers to graduation and life’s challenges.
Here’s how to mentor and help kids who have suffered abuse
Child abuse impacts about one out of every five kids in Boone County every year. The impact of that abuse is different for every child, and it can change how some kids respond to other adults, peers, and themselves. That’s why knowing how to interact and understand these experiences can help mentors and adults be better role models for kids.
Thanks to everyone who helped raise $16,000 for Boone Co. Mentoring and Sylvia’s CAC
Thanks to everyone who helped make the first ever Fore the Kids Golf Outing a success. The event was a sell-out with dozens of players and sponsors who helped raise $16,867.
9 skills to better relationships
This past winter, I took a course offered by DePauw called “The Skills of Happiness with Professor Doug Smith.” Having heard about these types of classes being offered at Yale and Harvard, I was eager to sign myself up and see what the fuss was all about. To my amazement, this class has changed my life and helped develop some tools that will stay with me throughout life.
Top reasons why you should mentor
Take a minute to think about who has had the most impact in your life. Why did you look up to them? Why did spending time with them mean so much? These questions will help you see why mentoring a young person is so important.
Top 10 tips for mentoring a young adult effectively
Mentoring a teen can be so rewarding, and extremely beneficial to the young adult who is looking up to you.