National Mentoring Month

Date/Time: January 2010

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http://www.nationalmentoringmonth.org/



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President Obama Signs National Mentoring Month 2010 Proclamation Federal support for mentoring as a tool to increase young people’s prospects for leading a healthy and productive life has increased over the years, and taken center stage under the Obama administration.

The Proclamation that President Obama signed on January 4, 2010 states in part:

Many of us are fortunate to recall a role model from our own adolescent years who pushed us to succeed or pulled us back from making a poor decision. We carry their wisdom with us throughout our lives, knowing the unique and timeless gift of mentorship. During this month, I encourage Americans to give back by mentoring young people in their communities who may lack role models, and pass that precious gift on to the next generation. NOW,

THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2010 as National Mentoring Month. I call upon public officials, business and community leaders, educators, and Americans across the country to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

To view the full Proclamation - http://www.nationalmentoringmonth.org/news_events/pressreleases/proclamation2010

Created by the Harvard School of Public Health and MENTOR, National Mentoring Month (NMM) is marking its ninth year in 2010. By focusing national attention on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us—individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith communities and nonprofits—can work together to increase the number of mentors, we assure brighter futures for our young people.

As in years past, the Harvard School of Public Health is working with the national media to heighten awareness of mentoring and prompt individuals to volunteer to mentor. At the same time, MENTOR is working with the NMM campaign’s local partners who are organizing special NMM events in their communities with their local media. These events help interested adults learn how to turn their concern for young people into direct action by becoming mentors. The Corporation for National and Community Service, a NMM partner since 2006, promotes the month to its vast network of Senior Corps, AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America grantees and highlights mentoring during its annual Martin Luther King Day of Service event.

NMM celebrates mentoring and the positive effect it can have on young lives. Its goals are to: Raise awareness of mentoring in its various forms. Recruit individuals to mentor, especially in programs that have waiting lists of young people. Promote the rapid growth of mentoring by recruiting organizations to engage their constituents in mentoring. Visit the National Mentoring Month website for more information - http://www.nationalmentoringmonth.org/ 

Each year since its launch in 2002, NMM has enjoyed the strong support of the U.S. President and Congress. Additional prominent individuals who have participated in the campaign include: Maya Angelou, former President Bill Clinton, Clint Eastwood, Senator John McCain, Quincy Jones, General Colin L. Powell, Cal Ripken, Jr., Bill Russell and Usher.  

And in honor of National Mentoring Month MB2B would like to acknowledge and celebrate the Mentors of Mentoring Brother 2 Brother, Inc.

Mr. Will Pugh, Mr. Kevin Austin, Mr. Lamar Johnson, Mr. Andre Boson, Mr. Terry Crowe, Mr. Curtis Pete and our co-founders Mr. Terrence Chase and Mr. Ray Schufford we salute and honor these men who with passion, commitment, patience and faith have sowed time, talent and resources into many, many young men in the Dallas/Fort Worth community.ith passion, commitment, patience and faith have sowed time, talent and resources into many, many young men in our community.

View our online Photo Album - http://mb2b.shutterfly.com/ 

How You Can Support MB2B during National Mentoring Month

Volunteer with MB2B – http://mb2b.org/volunteer.aspx

Support Michael Baisden in the One Million Mentors Tour - http://www.onemillionmentors.com the tour will be in Dallas February 17, 2010 

Make A Tax Deductive Donation to MB2B - http://mb2b.org/donate.aspx

MB2B is a proud member of mentoring.org - http://www.mentoring.org/

Mentoring Brother 2 Brother is pleased to announce its partnership with VolunteerMatch. 

Click the Volunteer Match logo to see our current volunteer opportunities as well as other national volunteer opportunities.