On Sunday, January 16, 2011, Susan L. Taylor visited the Mt. Calvary Holy Church in Washington, D.C. to discuss the challanges of today's youth and explains why mentoring is the solution.   This event was in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the King Holiday and National Mentoring Month.

 

Susan L. Taylor, Founder & CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement invited the members of Greater Mt. Calvary to become mentors.  She explained how being a mentor can change a child's life and

the importance of becoming a mentor.  Members of the church signed up to become mentors for various organizations. 

 

 

Making the Difference in a Child’s Life

It has been stated time and time again that you should make sure you tell those who are important in your life thank you while you have the chance.  My mom died of cancer in 2010.  This has caused me to realize what is important in life and cherish it.  It also caused me to become even more thankful for what for everyone who has played a role in my life allowing me to pursue my talents and gifts to live my destiny.  Today children need the help of adults to help them along their journey in life.  One of great thank you anyone can receive is seeing that they have helped a child gain the confidence to shine their light for the world to see.  Be the one to make that difference volunteer to mentor a child.

About It Only Takes One (IOTO)

It Only Takes One (IOTO)

1. Community-based mentoring program designed to assist at-risk children, children with incarcerated parent(s), and children detained in juvenile detention facilities or have had contact with the juvenile court system based on delinquent behavior(s)

2. Programs provides education and prevention program that exposes youth to elements of restorative justice and diverts juveniles from family court.  The program goal is to reduce recidivism and at the same time, enhance relationships between governmental officials/employees, the community and participants

3. Programs also include legal services to children survivors of physical and sexual abuse, juveniles during criminal proceedings, and civil actions suits on issues that affects children well-beings and two parent households