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 New Year, New Class Structure
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“No matter how busy a work schedule I have, or how bad my work day may have been, a child’s smile and humor will brighten my day,” stated Brian Boyd, a mentor and an avid class attendee.
Starting in January, TRUE Mentors will be holding three week enrichment clubs which will change every month.
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Each month kids can choose from two different clubs that are offered such as art, computers, cooking, comic book writing, science and engineering, and more. In between the sessions, there will be field trips planned to local businesses and locations in Hoboken. TRUE Mentors is hoping the format changes will allow for more in-depth development of skills and passions, as well as engaging students of different ages depending on their interests.
Azriel, 15, who has attended classes for the past three years, is very excited about the changes. “Kids like certain things. Instead of classes being random, kids can choose what they like. The clubs will be helpful to teach kids about what they like and don’t like and give chances to learn something new.”
Boyd went on to say that, “I have really enjoyed getting to know the kids and the other volunteers at the classes and look forward to 2015.”
If you're looking to get involved right in Hoboken, come to a class and see what the excitement is all about! Please see www.TRUEMentors.org for more information.
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Get to Know:
Zaira "Cookie" Lazu
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Q: Why and how did you and your children get involved with TRUE Mentors? Why would you recommend others also get involved?
A: Beyonce (my daughter) was attending the Boys & Girls Club back in 2011 when TRUE mentors started. Miss Yvette, who works at the Boys & Girls Club and is a childhood friend of mine, introduced me to Susi. They both recommended the mentoring program for my daughter. My child is a product of the program, I'm so grateful for the program and that is why I volunteer to get other families involved.
I highly recommend the program to other parents. Beyonce is my youngest daughter; she is 10 years younger than her older sister so she is like an only child. Growing up, she needed someone to hear her out, to talk to, someone who she would enjoy being with, someone to express herself to, that wasn't a mom or sister. She needed someone she was going to open up to, who wasn't going to try to correct her or discipline her. That is what I was looking for and that is what we found with TRUE Mentors. I think that TRUE Mentors shows kids not what is right in front of them, but what is beyond. These mentors are often successful and have finished college; the mentors can help show our kids that they can be more.
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Mentors' Corner
Attend a Free Event at Hoboken Library
- Garage Band Basics For Teens
- How to Talk to a Robot
- 3D Design and CAD Basics
Cold Fun! Build a Snowman, Ice Skate in NY or Jersey City, Celebrate Chinese New Year in NY
Enjoy Ice Cream (Ben & Jerry's offer above)
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Celebrations!
Congratulations to...
Chance, for making Honor Roll
Stephanie, for her acceptance and scholarship to NJCU
Yarelis, for an outstanding report card
Ezire, for his football team's division championship win
Mayte, for making the varsity basketball team
Happy Birthday to Michael, Glenn, Mayte, Adriel, Ezire, Javier, and Desiree.
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TRUE Mentors Events
Clubs & Workshops
Jan 14, 21, 28, 6-8 p.m.- Computer and Technology Clubs
Check out our new clubs program
Feb 7, 10am-3pm-Computer Parts Workshop for Kids
Hosted by Steven's and Intelli-Gents Agency.
Celebrations
Feb 10, 6-8pm-Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate 4 yrs of TRUE Mentors with pizza & sliders!
Volunteer Events
Feb 5th, 7:30-9:00 -Monthly Volunteer Gathering @ Moran's Pub, focus on Mentors.
Free drink for all mentors who attend!
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Get Involved:
Become a Mentor! Male Mentors Especially needed!
Organizational Opportunities:
- Class Team Leader: help plan and facilitate classes.
- Recruiting Team: support initiatives & assist quarterly events
- Additional Teams: Fundraising, Events, Marketing
information@truementors.org
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TRUE Mentors exists to unearth the excellence of children through relationships.
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