Mentor

Now that college is complete I can finally start to do some things that I want to do. I've always wanted to be a part of the Big Sister program but never got involved (1) because I was always too busy with school (2) I do already have a little sister who I could mentor. With my little sister, not so little anymore and school behind me I fould an organization called Cincinnati Youth Collaborative. I went to their training to become a mentor for a child in the Cincinnati school district. The program is really inspiring, they told us countless stories of horrible things kids in our area are exposed to. Their lack of guidance and love leads them on the wrong path. I get frustrated with people who aren't sensitive to this at all. Think kids end up in jail by their own choice. No one wants to go down a path of destruction, but if that's all they know, normally that's where they head. I'm hoping to show my mentee something different.

I was able to meet my mentee this past Wednesday at her school dowtown. She is so cute!! I'm really excited to get the chance to know her better. She comes from a rough background and more than likely doesn't get a lot of attention at home. My job is to help her with her school work, guide her on the right path, and be a shoulder to lean on when she needs it. For our first time out together I'm going to take her to fountain square to go ice skating. Her younger sister is also going to be mentored by my good friend Kelly so we'll be able to help each other out! Stay tuned for more!