Paramount Pictures Mentors and Their Mentees Give Back

Right before the holidays, our LeConte Middle School youth teamed up with their mentors from Paramount Studios to give a little something back to the community. Our mentor/mentee groups worked together to build and decorate tasty gingerbread houses that would then be given as gifts to Covenant House - a place decicated to helping homeless youth and their families. The old cliche is true, though - it feels good to give. Constructing these houses was not only an excuse to have some laughs and be creative, but it served as yet another opportunity to bring our youth and their mentors a little closer together. Even though the holiday season is just now in our rear view mirror, it's nice to take a moment to remember what this time of year was really all about. Thanks everyone!

Paramount LeConte Meet and Greet 10-15-13

This year at our LeConte middle school mentoring program, the mentors from Paramount got their first opportunity to meet the new and returning mentees. The session began with a giant get-to-know you game with almost 60 participants quickly matching up with those sharing a common characteristic. We then split into two groups where mentors and mentees rotated around asking each other more in-depth questions, getting to know everyone on a deeper level. We were excited to see so many returning faces and welcome those who are new for what will surely be an exciting year!

Paramount - Goal Setting

During this weeks mentoring session, the matches in our Paramount mentoring program had the opportunity to set goals for their life. The purpose of this session is to get young people thinking about their futures and providing a space for them to be intentional with their decision making.

Tuesday with Mentor and Mentee - Pat & Kimberly

"I would like to thank you for always being there for me when I needed someone. I’d also like to thank you for offering your advice and perspectives for me to put into action. Not everything is at it seems.
The fact that you listened to what I had to say was enough to prove to me that you cared about me. In this program I learned that I don’t have to face everything alone; its’ okay to have someone there to help you or to just stand by your side".

-Kimberly

Tuesday with Mentor and Mentee- Lorraine & Cynthia

"I want to thank you for being there for me through everything. There was never a day that you didn’t call to see how I was doing. You made sure we went to different and I experiences new things with you. In this program I learned that no matter what people can count on YMC and to be helpful with others and much more".

-Cynthia

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Mentees and mentors found out who they were matched with.

Tuesday with Mentor and Mentee- Shane & Steve

"I would like to thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to hang out with me. I would also like to thank you for talking with me. I knew you cared because you always talked to me and listened to what I had to say. In this program I learned to be responsible".

-Steve

Tuesday with Mentor and Mentee- Sarah & Ludpitka

"I want to thank you for a lot of things. You have become really special to me. I love you Sarah. But more importantly you believe in me and that makes me really happy. You did a lot of things that let me know you cared. You showed up to every session, you text me, and spent time with me. You make me laugh a lot, and you are funny! In this program I learned how to be more confident. By being more confident I can lead a happy life and be a better woman".
-Ludpitka

It's time for our annual campaign drive! Partner with us to mentor our youth from the threats of gang violence, drugs, and dropping out of school. Everyone who donates will be entered to win two tickets to our benefit concert with Jackson Browne in October.
 
YOUR DONATION WILL CHANGE LIVES! Donate here: Youth Mentoring Connection Annual Campaign

Tuesday with Mentor and Mentee- Sergio & Bryant

"I would like to thank you for everything you did for me and the time you made to visit me when I got arrested. I knew you cared because you did a lot of things for me that you didn’t have to. In this program I learned to help others when they need it and to take care of the young ones".

-Bryant

It's time for our annual campaign drive! Partner with us to mentor our youth from the threats of gang violence, drugs, and dropping out of school. Everyone who donates will be entered to win two tickets to our benefit concert with Jackson Browne in October.

YOUR DONATION WILL CHANGE LIVES! Donate here: Youth Mentoring Connection Annual Campaign

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