You Matter Long-term mentoring relationships produce more positive results for at-risk children than shorter ones. If a relationship lasts less than six months, it can even be detrimental to a child! That’s why we ask volunteers and students to commit to mentoring for at least one year. Happily, the average Grand Area Mentoring match lasts over two years! Your time means so much. That’s why we want to tell you that you matter – to us, to your mentee, to the school district, and to this community. We want you to know that...

Let's Redefine Value! A 25-year longitudinal study by the University of Florida found that self-confidence impacts life path and rates of success. That’s no surprise. According to a Gallup publication1 by Tom Rath and Barry Conchie, “people with higher self-confidence in 1979 ended up with higher income levels and career satisfaction.” What shocked researchers was the magnitude of the impact. After 25 years, the more confident group, on average, made almost $13,000 more per year than their less confident peers. More interesting yet…

Catch Up Over Lunch Mentors and students may meet at HMK’s cafeteria, during the USDA-sponsored FREE SUMMER LUNCH. This is a great opportunity to see each other over the long summer break of June and July. Mentors, please make a record of your summer meetings. Call 260-9646 for more information.