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    In the New Year: RESOLVE TO GET INVOLVED

    By Tobi Kibel Piatek | February 12, 2008

    A recent Oregonian article, Putting the Men Back in Mentoring, describes the struggles of Oregon mentoring and volunteer groups to find men to who are willing to be mentors for boys. Though numerous studies show that a relationship with an adult role model can help build self esteem, and even help to keep an at-risk kid in school, the article states that boys often wait for years to find a match.

    To get the New Year off to a positive start, make this the year that you become a mentor. There are many ways to get involved, with boys and with girls. Which ever way you choose, you are sure to make a positive difference in the life of a child and in your own life as well.

    To learn more about some of Portland’s mentoring organizations, to find applications to get involved, to get help finding a match, and for resources and ideas for things to do, check out some of these programs:

    Mentor Portland is a Program of Boys & Girls Aid. The organization works to create, communities that value children and families and are committed to their success and growth. Mentor Portland program activities give mentors and youth constructive ways to get to know each other better and develop their relationship. Best of all, they are always provided at no cost!

    Mark your calendar to learn more about Mentor Portland

    Attend a Monthly Info Session:  for anyone interested in learning more about our program! These are scheduled every month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Boys & Girls Aid  The next meeting is January 8, 2008.

    Laurelwood Brewery Event

    Thinking about becoming a mentor? Want to learn how you can positively impact a youth? Stop by to learn more about Mentor Portland and to enjoy good food and good conversation at Laurelwood Brewery

    Tuesday January 15th

    Anytime between 6:00-9:00 p.m.

    Laurelwood Brewery

    5115 N.E. Sandy Blvd.

    Portland, OR 97213

    For details, visit the website at http://www.mentorportland.org/

    Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest

    This organization believes that by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, you can turn little bits of magic into big moments in a child’s life.

    You can get involved by attending Big’s Night Out in Clackamas County, an evening of fun and socializing at a local restaurant for all Bigs and those interested in becoming a Big.

    Mark your calendar for the last Wednesday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Call the Clackamas County Branch office for monthly location at 503-742-2043. For details, visit the website at http://www.mentorportland.org/

    To learn basic skills involved with mentoring youth, attend Mentor 101, a free training course presented by the Oregon National Guard. The course will cover effective communication skills, stages of the mentoring relationship, listening skills and more. January 9, 2008, 6:30 p.m.

    Please contact Oregon Mentors to register: 503-517-8990 or info@oregonmentors.org

    More Events of Interest:

    Children at the Center: Envisioning Schools, Families & Communities that Serve Our Youth

    Join City Club’s series of six community dialogues to explore key questions in education and human development. The series is intended to generate fresh and imaginative thinking about educating and nurturing our youngest citizens – from birth through adolescence – in schools, families and communities.

    The series will be facilitated by Ba Luvmour, co-director, EnCompass Families and Kasi Allen Fuller, assistant professor of Mathematics Education, Lewis & Clark College and researcher, Inverness Research Associates.

    For questions about the series contact Ba Luvmour at (503) 287-1785. RSVP and payment to Kim Adams McCool at (503) 228-7231 x103 or email kim@pdxcityclub.org.


    Do you have suggestions for ways to get involved? Are you part of a program you would like to tell others about? Can you recommend a resource, activity or project? Do you have a question about mentoring? Use this blog to get connected.

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