Success Stories

Chiquita and Angela who have been matched for three years exude complete joy when they are together. This means a lot considering all the distractions Chiquita faces at home where she helps take care of her three brothers. Angela and Chiquita are best friends and bond over laughter. With Angela’s unconditional support Chiquita has learned how to deal with some very serious emotions and allow herself to be vulnerable in expressing them. She has also learned the importance of setting goals and sticking to them. Chiquita says: “Angela keeps me on the straight.

This is the 3rd school year Kathie has been a mentor to Kayli, a 7th grader at Harrison Preparatory Academy in Lakewood.  In that time, Kathie says that she has had the pleasure of watching a guarded girl mature into a delightful young woman.  Kathie goes on to describe her mentee as bright, energetic, articulate and creative.  The staff at CIS of Lakewood can clearly see the deep friendship they have been able to forge and the impact mentoring has had on both of their lives. 

Jen and her mentee, Zola felt a connection from the very beginning.  They share a love of theater, reading, shopping and going on adventures.  Zola calls her mentor, Jen a miracle and is so grateful that Mentoring Children of Promise brought them together.  Zola looks up to Jen and how Jen takes care of her family and always puts others needs before hers and Jen admires how Zola is always up for anything and willing to go with the flow.   In many ways Jen and Zola have become like each other’s family.  They may have their differences but they never let each other down which means the w

Growing up in Charlotte, N.C., Jamar Adams couldn't comprehend the breadth of the opportunities available to him.

Adams didn't know his father. Nobody in his family had gone to a four-year college. He was conditioned to believe there was a low ceiling for his expectations.

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