Mentees, mentors, and staff enjoyed dinner, and a presentation by Ginger, a mentor, on Positive Habits for Positive Results. This was followed by a presentation of Recognition Certificates.
Marquita is recognized for positive parenting and her continued success with attending her training classes.
Pam: For accepting a mentor as one tool to move forward in her life.
Renu has opened up her life to her mentor as she works on building a life for her and her daughters.
Tracy has worked very hard to find and maintain a job and support her daughter, which is very tough. She has to think ahead and juggle a lot.
Sharrone is on the Dean's list again. Also although she has had recent challenges, she has maintained her finances, studying with the PWG group on Financial literacy.
Terrence: I would like to recognize Terrence for his determination and discipline in working hard to finish school and working hard in college, and also currently excelling in his role as a manager. He is a responsible young man who has a stellar future ahead of him.
Terry graduated from Ivy Tech.
Michelle has maintained a positive attitude and done positive things in her life.
Camien completed her first semester at Ivy Tech with great grades. She is already enrolled in summer semester and working too!
Kaylee: For obtaining employment!
Chilynn: I would like Chilynn to be recognized for persevering through hard times and not giving up. She has been going through a lot lately but she continues to keep her head up and to stay focused on her children's needs.
Betty: For beginning a mentoring relationship as part of rebuilding her life.
Orathay: For opening her life to a mentor as she works toward self-sufficiency.
Pamela: For beginning a mentoring relationship as a tool to being even stronger.
Alan: For being very persistent in job hunting to find full-time work.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Happy Fathers Day
Father’s Day is quickly approaching. Did you know that 70% of juveniles in state operated institutions come from fatherless homes?
Being a father is a significant bond, created out of love and instruction that a dad gives to his children. The role of a father comes with many challenges and sometimes a father could use a support network to assist with those challenges. Having a relationship with a mentor is certainly a unique way an individual could receive that needed support.
Trusted Mentor’s provides an opportunity for fathers who are re-entering the lives of their families after incarceration to have a mentor within our community. Working with other community organizations we receive referrals on individuals who would like positive mentoring relationships to help them achieve their goals for stabilizing their lives. It’s been our experience that if we can stabilize the life of the parent, the children involved have a direct benefit.
Being in a mentoring relationship is an opportunity to provide tools that help another person realize the potential they have in themselves. By definition, a mentor can be best described as a “wise and trusted friend”. Did you know that 70% of all corporate executives in our country have had mentors at some point in their lives?
While we work with both male and female referral’s, this Father’s Day we are reaching out to the community for more male mentors who desire to make a difference in the lives of other fathers in their community. Currently, we have 5 fathers referred by partnering organizations who are waiting for mentors. You can visit our website at www.trustedmentors.org for information on how to become a mentor.
Being a father is a significant bond, created out of love and instruction that a dad gives to his children. The role of a father comes with many challenges and sometimes a father could use a support network to assist with those challenges. Having a relationship with a mentor is certainly a unique way an individual could receive that needed support.
Trusted Mentor’s provides an opportunity for fathers who are re-entering the lives of their families after incarceration to have a mentor within our community. Working with other community organizations we receive referrals on individuals who would like positive mentoring relationships to help them achieve their goals for stabilizing their lives. It’s been our experience that if we can stabilize the life of the parent, the children involved have a direct benefit.
Being in a mentoring relationship is an opportunity to provide tools that help another person realize the potential they have in themselves. By definition, a mentor can be best described as a “wise and trusted friend”. Did you know that 70% of all corporate executives in our country have had mentors at some point in their lives?
While we work with both male and female referral’s, this Father’s Day we are reaching out to the community for more male mentors who desire to make a difference in the lives of other fathers in their community. Currently, we have 5 fathers referred by partnering organizations who are waiting for mentors. You can visit our website at www.trustedmentors.org for information on how to become a mentor.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Thank You
From a veteran volunteer at Trusted Mentors, Jason: "I'm so glad I found your flyer in the coffee shop that day. Volunteering at Trusted Mentors over the last 3 years has been great! I'm excited about what Trusted Mentors is doing and am happy to have been a part."
Thanks to volunteers like Jason, we are making a difference! Won't you join us? Become a mentor and help an at-risk adult on their journey to stability. Visit www.trustedmentors.org to get involved!
Thanks to volunteers like Jason, we are making a difference! Won't you join us? Become a mentor and help an at-risk adult on their journey to stability. Visit www.trustedmentors.org to get involved!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Access Pass/ Discounted Admissions
The Access Pass Program offers discounted admissions to the Children's Museum, Conner Prairie, Eiteljorg Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions and the Indiana Historical Society for Hoosier families receiving TANF, Hoosier Healthwise and Hoosier Works assistance. Anyone who receives the benefits of these state programs is eligible to receive an Access Pass Card.
The Access Pass allows families to visit these great educational attractions for just $1 per family member per visit. To apply, visit the box office of any of the Access Pass institutions to fill out and application. Be sure to bring: Your Hoosier Works card or Hoosier Healthwise card and a state issued ID.
To learn more about the program, please visit the Children's Museum website here.
The Access Pass allows families to visit these great educational attractions for just $1 per family member per visit. To apply, visit the box office of any of the Access Pass institutions to fill out and application. Be sure to bring: Your Hoosier Works card or Hoosier Healthwise card and a state issued ID.
To learn more about the program, please visit the Children's Museum website here.
Invisible People
Mark Horvath, was once homeless and knows the pain of being ignored, avoided and shunned. Today, he uses his video camera to capture the stories of "invisible people", men and women who are homeless and the organizations who are trying to help them. By posting these raw stories on his vlog, he is trying to connect us to these men and women who are living with the pain and stigma of not having a home.
Visit Mark's Invisible People website and watch some of his very moving videos.
Visit Mark's Invisible People website and watch some of his very moving videos.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Thank You
Thank you to all who donated to the Stay at Home to Help Others Stay Housed Fundraiser! With $4,873 donated and $849 coming from the Calvin Fletcher Coffee House, your donations were doubled with a $5,000 donation by The Piatek Institute. Thank you!
The winner of the home portrait is Gwen Woodard! Gwen's name was selected to win a portrait of her home by local artist Judy Byron.
As always, your donations are essential to our mission of helping people remain housed. Last week, we matched Matthew, a young adult in the Connected by 25 program. He’s an IUPUI student and working towards a strong future, after faced with many challenges while growing up. His mentor will help him achieve his goals of succeeding in business and life. Please continue to help us make a difference. Donations are always accepted on-line or can be sent to our offices, 872 Virginia Ave, 46203.
The winner of the home portrait is Gwen Woodard! Gwen's name was selected to win a portrait of her home by local artist Judy Byron.
As always, your donations are essential to our mission of helping people remain housed. Last week, we matched Matthew, a young adult in the Connected by 25 program. He’s an IUPUI student and working towards a strong future, after faced with many challenges while growing up. His mentor will help him achieve his goals of succeeding in business and life. Please continue to help us make a difference. Donations are always accepted on-line or can be sent to our offices, 872 Virginia Ave, 46203.
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