One hour a week transforms lives

The Mentoring Network’s mission is to improve life outcomes for vulnerable children by building one-on-one lifelong friendships with responsible, caring adults who meet with their student one hour, once a week, on the school grounds. Attendance, grades, and behaviors improve when children know that someone cares to show up and be their friend. The Mentoring Network serves five rural Idaho school districts (Nampa, Caldwell, Parma, Homedale, Vallivue).

What’s Happening

Pockets!

As a society we take so much for granted.  An example?  The modern pocket! It was not until the 17th century that the modern pocket was first added to clothing.  […]

Time Out!

“Hello!” sing three little voices in unison. “I don’t see her.” “Is she home?” “Maybe she’s sleeping” Not easily deterred, the oldest calls again, “Hello!”, while the younger girls echo. […]

National Mentoring Month: Thank your mentor!

One of our second graders was talking about her mentor. To other potential mentors, she said, “You should try it so you can be inspirated!” For National Mentoring Month we […]

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