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Sharmain Matlock-Turner Named Citizen Volunteer of the Year
United Way congratulates Sharmain Matlock-Turner, President and Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition on being named United Way’s Citizen Volunteer of the Year for 2008. |
Change a Life — Become a Mentor
Since 1990, United Way’s Campaign for Mentors has worked year-round to provide access to a mentor for every young person in the Philadelphia region who needs one. With well over 100,000 school-age children in the region facing problems such as poverty, teen pregnancy, and violence, positive adult role models are more important than ever. Through its Campaign for Mentors, United Way funds mentoring programs that serve nearly 5,000 youth each year, advises more than 85 additional programs, and trains hundreds of mentors and program leaders.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor call 866-MENTOR3 or email CYD@uwsepa.org.
President Obama Proclaims January National Mentoring Month
The White House has released President Obama's proclamation stating that January is officially National Mentoring Month in America.
The proclamation, in part, reads: "Every day, mentors in communities across our Nation provide crucial support and guidance to young people. Whether a day is spent helping with homework, playing catch, or just listening, these moments can have an enormous, lasting effect on a child's life. During National Mentoring Month, we recognize those who give generously of themselves by mentoring young Americans.
"NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2010 as National Mentoring Month. I call upon public officials, business and community leaders, educators, and Americans across the country to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs."
Dr. Larry Wright, MENTOR's president and CEO, said, "Having the President's recognition of National Mentoring Month is an honor and a vote of confidence for the 14 million children in our country who want and need a caring mentor in their lives. The proclamation also gives a well-deserved boost to all mentors and the quality mentoring program staff members who are working hard to make a positive difference in their communities."
In addition to the President, the U.S. Senate recently passed an official resolution for National Mentoring Month 2010.
This is the ninth annual National Mentoring Month, which was established to spotlight the importance of mentors and mentoring. The effort is spearheaded by the Harvard Mentoring Project of the Harvard School of Public Health, MENTOR and the Corporation for National and Community Service. Media partners include: CBS, FOX, NBC, MTV, Comcast, Time Warner and the National Association of Broadcasters.
To see the full Presidential Proclamation, click
here or visit:
http://www.nationalmentoringmonth.org/news_events/pressreleases/proclamation2010/
United Way Mentoring Resources
- Questions About Youth Mentoring
- Frequently Given Excuses for Not Mentoring
- VIDEO - How mentoring is changing the lives of area students (NBC10)
Other Mentoring Resources
- Community Impact Training Institute - United Way currently offers workshops in Mentoring via the Community Impact Training Institute.
- MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership -
For more than a decade, MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership has been working
to expand the world of quality mentoring.
- Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring - MENTOR’s keystone publication on mentoring standards
- Elements of Effective Practice Toolkit - Whether you are new to mentoring or an old hand, the Elements of Effective Practice tool kit will save you time and effort, because it contains materials and information you need to start or maintain a quality mentoring program.
- White-Williams Scholars Teen Philly Resource Guide - White-Williams Scholars created Teen Philly, a great resource guide for high school students (and their family, friends, and youth workers). Think of Teen Philly as a “road map” to help them locate the services they need, such as finding information on local organizations and topics like jobs, sports, arts, tutoring, and health and family services.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Pennsylvania - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Pennsylvania's mission is to improve the lives of children and strengthen communities through professionally-supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships.
- ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships - Created in 2002 in response to a civic outcry for help with activities for the city’s youth during the critical unsupervised hours after school, ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships has provided after school recreational and enrichment activities to Philadelphia kids in some of the poorest and most dangerous areas of the city.
Mentoring News…
10 Ways to get Involved for National Mentoring Month
- Be a mentor in your community. Call 866-MENTOR3 and learn how.
- Learn more about mentoring.
- Be a part of Shadowing Day by inviting students to your office for the day.
- Tell 5 friends about National Mentoring Month.
- Think about the mentors in your life and post a tribute to them online.
- Watch videos of celebrities such as Quincy Jones, Sting, Cal Ripken, Jr., talk about the mentors in their lives.
- Read the latest research and find resources on mentoring.
- Go to YouTube on Thank Your Mentor Day™ (January 22nd) and make the National Mentoring Month videos the most popular of the day!
- Serve your community on MLK Day of Service by deciding to become a mentor.
- Make a donation to United Way so that we may continue to support mentoring programs throughout the region.
United Way announces youth development trainings
1/11/2010
United Way’s Center for Youth Development has announced its Core Curriculum & Mentor Training Schedule for January to March of this year.
United Way is committed to offering high quality professional development experiences for youth development and non-profit professionals. Trainings are free and open to all youth development and non-profit professionals in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Space is limited. To register please visit the Community Impact Training Institute website.
For more information, email here.
