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January is National Mentoring Month
President Obama declares January National Mentoring Month...
"At the heart of America's promise is the belief that we all do better when everyone has a fair shot at reaching for their dreams. Throughout our Nation's history, Americans of every background have worked to uphold this ideal, joining together in common purpose to serve as mentors and lift up our country's youth. During National Mentoring Month, we honor all those who continuously strive to provide young people with the resources and support they need and deserve, and we recommit to building a society in which all mentors and mentees can thrive in mutual learning relationships," President Obama said. Click here to read the entire Proclamation.
January 14th is I Am A Mentor Day. Let everyone know you are a mentor - join the campaign on social media - please use #MentorIRL.
January 18th is Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service. This campaign aims to transform the federal holiday honoring Dr. King into a national day of community service grounded in his teachings of nonviolence and social justice. Click here to read more.
Join millions of others in honoring an important mentor in your life - someone who showed you the ropes and helped you become who you are today. January 21st is National Mentoring Month's Thank Your Mentor Day. Two ways to honor your mentor: Reach out to someone who made a difference in your life ...Write a tribute to your mentor for posting online at www.whomentoredyou.org. Click here to read tributes from celebrities.
"At the heart of America's promise is the belief that we all do better when everyone has a fair shot at reaching for their dreams. Throughout our Nation's history, Americans of every background have worked to uphold this ideal, joining together in common purpose to serve as mentors and lift up our country's youth. During National Mentoring Month, we honor all those who continuously strive to provide young people with the resources and support they need and deserve, and we recommit to building a society in which all mentors and mentees can thrive in mutual learning relationships," President Obama said. Click here to read the entire Proclamation.
January 14th is I Am A Mentor Day. Let everyone know you are a mentor - join the campaign on social media - please use #MentorIRL.
January 18th is Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service. This campaign aims to transform the federal holiday honoring Dr. King into a national day of community service grounded in his teachings of nonviolence and social justice. Click here to read more.
Join millions of others in honoring an important mentor in your life - someone who showed you the ropes and helped you become who you are today. January 21st is National Mentoring Month's Thank Your Mentor Day. Two ways to honor your mentor: Reach out to someone who made a difference in your life ...Write a tribute to your mentor for posting online at www.whomentoredyou.org. Click here to read tributes from celebrities.
Check out our display at Guilford's Community Center in recognition of National Mentoring Month!
