Community Corner
Kids 'N Kinship: Meet Albert
Albert is looking for a mentor to play sports with and enjoy movies and games.
Each week we profile a youth from the Kids 'N Kidship mentorship program.
First name: Albert
Age: 11
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Interests: Albert enjoys swimming, sports (such as football, basketball, and running), movies and games.
Personality/Characteristics: Albert is talkative and polite. He lives with his mom and brother in Eagan. He started middle school this year and likes school, especially English and Math.
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Goals/Dreams: Albert would like to play football and basketball and catch with a mentor.
Looking for: His wish is to have a male mentor or a couple who can help him explore his interests! Albert’s mom is hopeful that a mentor can support Albert in making positive choices.
For More Information: This child is one of almost 60 children currently waiting for a mentor through Kids ‘n Kinship, a private non-profit serving Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville & Rosemount in Dakota County for 39 years.
If you're interested in becoming a mentor, you're invited to attend an information session on Thurs. Nov. 3rd 6-6:45 p.m. at the Galaxie Library in Apple Valley. Mentors can volunteer as individuals, couples, or families for weekly fun and enriching activities at home or in the community on their own schedules.
Contact Ingrid Henry, Kids 'n Kinship Coordinator, at 952-891-3885or ihkinship@aol.com to RSVP and to learn more about mentoring, see our website www.kidsnkinship.org.
