Mentors

I can best summarize our relationship with Washington State Mentors as more personal than business. Aside from providing the intended services as an advisor, training resource, grant administrator, etc. They also provide an intangible but yet perhaps more important service, encouragement and moral support for our mentoring program.

We can change the world, one child at a time.

After taking Ulises to Camp Dudley on Clear Lake his counselor informed me he was a little shy at first but quickly overcame his fears. I immediately saw a change in him, I saw a young man with confidence.

I was at my breaking point. I had lost all hope and was about to give up when I met Tom (Deputy Director, Washington State Mentors). The mentoring community needs Washington State Mentors and people like Tom who really believe in what we are trying to do.

These last two years have probably been the most gratifying for me as a mentor because of his increased interest, maturity and confidence.

On his energy alone, we could go forever. I think he appreciates me as much as I appreciate him being a kid.

Mentoring a young person is one of the greatest contributions to society that any individual can make.

Jennifer is such an important part of my life. Little did I know how enriching and rewarding my life would become as Jennifer’s friend.