CPS kids need mentors -- but that's just a start

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http://www.suntimes.com/news/commentary/1813612,CST-EDT-edit08.article

GED Classes

Dawson Technical Institute

Adult Education Department

3901 S State Street

Chicago, IL 60609

773 451-2169

Free GED Classes

Afternoon and Evening Classes Only

Registration Dates:

October 12th 13th 15th 19th

11:45 am

Classes Start

Monday, October 26, 2009

Mentoring Programs Help Youth To Dream

Mentoring programs help youth in three ways:

• building skills
• character
• dreams

Here is one example...
Click on the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flTWoiBcZBE

WHAT KIND OF INSTRUMENT ARE YOU?

Be an instrument of change!

Become a mentor!

To access a database of mentoring programs in your community that need volunteers, visit http://www.mentoring.org/

The Role of a Mentor

A mentor is a...

Friend

Guide

Coach

Helper

Listener

Teacher

Role Model

Mentoring is a process rather than an event!

Chicago Half Marathon and 5K

On September 13, We are running to raise money for programs sponsored by Center for Community Development, NFP. We are racing to change lives. Click on the following link to make a secure online donation:
http://www.active.com/donate/ccd

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