Community Corner
Kids 'N Kinship: Meet Matt
Each week, Patch profiles an area youth looking for adult mentors through the Kids 'n Kinship program. This week we introduce you to Matt.
First name: Matt
Age: 5
Interests: Matt enjoys riding his bike, being active outdoors and playing board games indoors.
Personality/Characteristics: Matt is friendly and talkative. His older brother has a mentor. He has occasional behavior struggles and is working hard on his positive behavior.
Goals/Dreams: Matt will be in kindergarten this fall and he would like to learn more about basketball and soccer.
Looking For: An individual or couple who shares his interests to mentor him! For More Information: Matt is one of almost 50 children waiting for a mentor through Kids ‘n Kinship, a private nonprofit serving Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount in Dakota County for 40 years. If you're interested in becoming a mentor, you're invited to attend an information session from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on March 27 at the in Eagan. Mentors can volunteer as individuals, couples, or families for weekly fun and enriching activities at home or in the community on their own schedules.
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