February "Mentor of the Month"

This Month's Outstanding Mentor is Carol Jimenez!
Carol mentors a seventh grader at La Cumbre Junior High. Carol has been with her mentee for over a year and has seen her through the challenging transition from elementary to middle school. As in any mentoring relationship, there have been periods of testing, but Carol has stuck with her mentee and has seen her mentee grow and mature through the process. Great job, Carol! Keep up the good work!

"My Mentor and Me" Drawing Contest Winners

First Place: Erick Flores, 5th grade, McKinley Elementary

Second Place: Ana Santamaria, 4th grade, Monroe Elementary

Third Place: Michael Lopez, 8th grade, La Colina Junior High

Honorable Mention: Benji Perez, 8th grade, Santa Barbara Junior High

Holiday Party!!

Here are some pictures from our Annual Holiday Party. Enjoy!

December "Mentor of the Month"

This Month's Outstanding Mentor is Jerry Thede!

Jerry mentors a 9th grader at San Marcos High School. They have been together for about one year. Throughout the past year, Jerry and his mentee have formed a close bond, and Jerry has encouraged his mentee to exhibit good manners, to try his best in school, and to believe in himself. Jerry has had quite the impact as evidenced by his mentee's grin everytime he is asked to talk about Jerry. Jerry will be receiving lunch for two at In-N-Out. Congratulations, Jerry! Keep up the good work!

A Few Recent Activities...

Here are a few pictures from some recent activities! Enjoy! :-)

Pottery Class with Gina Garoogian

Police Tour at SB Police Department


Bike Giveaway at Harvest Christian Fellowship

November "Mentor of the Month"

This Month's Outstanding Mentor is Georganne Powers!
Georganne mentors a 5th grader at Aliso Elementary School. She has been with her mentee since January of last year. Throughout their time together, Georganne and her mentee have worked on homework together, done arts and crafts projects, and partipated in field trips with other mentors and mentees. Georganne is a great example of quiet service and dedication to her mentee. She will be receiving lunch for two at In-N-Out Burger. Great job, Georganne! Keep up the good work.

October "Mentor of the Month"

This Month's Outstanding Mentor is Kate Schwass!

Kate mentors a 9th grader at Santa Barbara High School. Kate has been with her mentee for two years. The pair has gone through the challenging and exciting transitions of elementary to middle school, and middle school to high school. Kate has done an excellent job of being a stable and supportive adult that Denisse can count on to be there for her through these changes. Kate will be receiving lunch for two at In-N-Out. Great job, Kate! Keep up the good work!