Subject: What the Governor is Talking About Today
What the Governor’s Talking about
Today
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Governor Announces Record Number of
Children Being Mentored
The governor announced today that a record number
of children are being mentored in Michigan according to the recent Mentor
Michigan Census. The announcement comes during the 2010 Michigan Mentoring
Month, an annual effort to highlight the importance and impact of mentoring in
communities across the state. It is held in conjunction with National
Mentoring Month.
“Despite the difficult times many of our
communities are currently facing, it is obvious mentoring is still a bright
spot,” the governor said. “Through the small commitment of just an hour a
week, adults are impacting thousands of Michigan youth by serving as their
mentors and providing them with guidance and support.”
Key messages:
Almost 29,000 youth are being served by mentors in
Michigan, the largest number ever reported to the Mentor Michigan Census.
There are 5,620 more youth being served now than in 2008, with 19,578 active
mentors in Michigan.
There is still an overwhelming need for mentors. In the latest
census, programs reported that there are 3,568 youth waiting to be matched with
mentors.
In addition to mentors, a variety of other resources are
needed. These include donations of materials, match activities and
financial assistance.
The Michigan Community Service Commission has information and resources
on the Mentor Michigan Web site to help potential mentors and donors find local
mentoring programs. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, visit
www.mentormichigan.org and click on
“Become a Mentor.”
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