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\"\"<\/a>\u201cLife’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?\u201d\u00a0 <\/strong>~ Martin Luther King Jr<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mentoring is an essential focus at the YWCA Cortland. We currently have three mentoring programs that are free to all participants.<\/p>\n

<\/a>BRIDGES FOR KIDS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Bridges for Kids is an individual mentoring program that matches a trained adult volunteer with youth ages 5-12 who are looking for a trusted adult to help them succeed. The mentor meets with the child once a week. Mentors provide the one-on-one attention so crucial to building self-esteem in our local youth. In addition, they offer enrichment activities designed to increase the child\u2019s self-confidence, resiliency skills, and background knowledge. Activities range from cooking nutritious meals at the YWCA to sledding in Beaudry Park. The importance of education is stressed, as is healthy exercise, creative outlets, and new experiences such as museums and sporting events. *<\/strong>The program provides family activities for all enrolled families throughout the year and assistance with school supplies, holiday dinners, and gifts.<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Bridges for Kids alternate program offers a Pen Pal Mentor to be matched with your child. A mentor will be trained and taught about how to be a productive pen-pal mentor. Your child will receive letters weekly and be asked to write back to that mentor to build a relationship. The goals of the Pen Pal address self-confidence, building resiliency skills, and building self-esteem.<\/p>\n

Enroll:<\/strong><\/p>\n

To enroll your child in Bridges for Kids, please fill out the form below or stop by\"Bridges the front desk.<\/p>\n

Bridges for Kids Enrollment Form<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

*<\/strong>Once enrolled in Bridges for Kids, you can sign up for additional assistance listed below:<\/p>\n