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Kitchen Cabinet Mentors
Posted: 12-17-2011

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The Kitchen Cabinet, a group of concerned Black men, kicked off its mentoring program on Saturday, December 17th. This group is committed to helping young people succeed. They introduced the program to more than 30 youth in attendance. Youth completed questionnaires outlining their interests so they can be matched with a mentor in the near future. Group outings are also on the agenda which include trips to museums, film screenings, and indoor rock climbing!

January is National Mentoring Month. Universal encourages everyone to invest in our youth by mentoring a child. According to NationalMentoringMonth.org, here are steps you can do this month to be involved ...

"10 THINGS TO DO IN JANUARY"

1. Become a mentor in your community.

2. Learn more about mentoring.

3. Partner with a mentoring organization (like Universal!)

4. Join "I Am a Mentor" Day.

5. Think about the mentors in your life and post a tribute to them online.

6. Read the latest research and find resources on mentoring.

7. Serve your community on MLK Day of Service by deciding to become a mentor.

8. Make a donation to a mentoring organization in your community.

9. Go to YouTube on Thank Your Mentor Day™ (January 26) and make the National Mentoring Month videos the most popular of the day.

10. Explore ways to help children succeed academically through mentoring.

For more information about the Kitchen Cabinet or becoming a mentor, contact Wali Smith at (267) 707-7180 or wsmith@universalcompanies.org.