Students in mentoring relationships are less likely to:

• miss school
• consume illegal drugs
• engage in school violence, or
• take up alcohol.

Mentored students are more likely to:

• have higher GPAs
• go to college
• have positive relationships with parents and peers, and
• have a better attitude toward school, family, and careers.

Mentored students are more likely to say:

“I can do well in school” rather than “Why bother?”

“I can say no to drugs” rather than “everyone else is doing it, so I guess  I will too.”

“I can go to college” rather than “College isn’t for students like me.”

One hour of a mentor’s time each week pays dividends for lunch buddies for years to come.

Mentors have the opportunity to:

• Share valuable life and educational experiences with their buddy
• Teach their talent for drawing, frisbee-throwing, jewelry making, tetherball, or any other fortes they may have.
• Be responsible for a student saying “I can.”
• Learn more about the challenges facing today’s schools and students, and celebrate their successes.