| MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A YOUNG PERSON: BECOME A MENTOR
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Greetings!
THE NEED: In Colorado alone there are over 13,000 youth who live in out-of-home placement during some portion of the year, an estimated 15,500 youth with an incarcerated parent, and over 8500 youth on probation in the Denver metro area.
OUR VISION: To reach out to these youth by providing caring adult mentors, safe gathering places, a caring faith community and challenging experiences to assist them in reaching their full potential.
THE VEHICLE: Mentoring is one of the most effective ways to help a young person. Research shows that youth who meet regularly with their mentors are: less likely to begin using alcohol and drugs, less likely to turn to violence; do better in school; and have better relationships with family and peers.
WHERE/HOW TO SERVE
One-to-One mentoring: 1 yr commitment, one youth one mentor
Group mentoring in community: 3 month commitment in a group setting
Group mentoring in facility/group homes: 6 month commitment in a group setting.
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HOW TO GET STARTED: Attend a Friends for Youth orientation which takes place every second Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm-7:30pm or by appointment at our offices located at 5500 E. Yale Ave. Denver CO 80222.
To get started or for more information Contact Jessica Cleveland at
(303) 756-9285 x 119 or jessicac@friendsforyouth.com
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