Newsmakers, May 30, 2013

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The Power and Promise of Being a Mentor

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  • Roundtable Discussion: Being a Mentor

    What does it take to be a mentor? We talk about the important impact mentorship programs can have on the lives of young people, and the life-long friendships often forged when an adults takes the time to be a positive influence on a child. We highlight the work of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, several mentorship programs offered by the YWCA of the Coulee Region, and the work of the La Crosse School District’s and YMCA’s Boyz II Gentlemen and Annie Ruth’s Girls.

  • A Tour of Mentorship Programs

    We take you to a number of mentor programs in the La Crosse area. They include Logan Middle School’s Bike Works program, the Teen Center at the La Crosse YMCA and the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association’s blacksmith shop.