Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Each year, Rick Anderson hosts an annual bike sale—the proceeds of which he donates to a local mentoring organization.
Mentoring made a difference for Rick Anderson, who faced a tumultuous childhood growing up. "I know what it’s like to grow up in a crappy household. I could’ve gone a different direction, and I didn’t," said Anderson. "I think the guidance I got from those informal situations, that was part of the reason I didn’t." It's only natural that Anderson, an Apple Valley resident who works as an independent insurance agent, would want to give back. For years he has mentored two boys through Kids 'n Kinship, a local nonprofit that pairs youth in Dakota County with adult mentors. But Anderson is also the mastermind behind an yearly bike sale that has raised $22,000 for Kids 'n Kinship since 2008. This spring, Anderson will once again sell dozens of …
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Karen Kitchel, founder of nonprofit group Cheerful Givers, also mentors twin girls through Kids 'n Kinship.
Eagan resident Karen Kitchel is known across the state for her work founding and directing the nonprofit Cheerful Givers—which provides disadvantaged children with birthday gifts. But Kitchel also gives back to the community in other ways—and it's one of those less visible contributions that earned her a Community Spotlight nomination from Kids 'n Kinship Program Coordinator Rita Younger. For eight years, Kitchel has been a mentor for twin sisters and local students Nyamal and Nyamuoch. "Karen has helped the girls in so many ways: Discovering their interests, developing their personalities, being a resource of support and information and loving and supporting them through many family challenges," Younger wrote in her recommendation. Learn …
Saturday, March 16, 2013
The event runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 17 at the Burnsville Ice Center.
Head out onto the ice and support a local nonprofit organization at the same time as part of a family-friendly Kids 'n Kinship fundraiser at the Burnsville Ice Center on Sunday, March 17. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Rink #2 at the ice center. The cost of the event is $10 per person or $30 per group of four. Cookies and hot cocoa will be included as part of the event. Kids 'n Kinship has been matching children living in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount with adult mentors for over 40 years. The organization matches them with caring individuals, couples and families for weekly activities in the community and in the home. To RSVP, call 651-493-8883 or dakotavalleyassociates@gmail.com. The event …
Monday, February 11, 2013
The Kids 'n Kinship mentoring program is having an information session from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Wescott Library.
Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter | Blog for us Editor's Note: The following is a press release from Kids 'n Kinship. The Kids 'n Kinship mentoring program is having an information session from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Wescott Library located at 1340 Wescott Road in Eagan. Individuals, couples, and families who have a desire to be a role model and friend for a child are invited to attend an information session. Kids 'n Kinship is seeking volunteers to provide support, encouragement, and friendship to a child or youth (ages 5-16) in your community or to support a student with academic needs at a local elementary school. Training and ongoing support is provided for both …
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Recipients included Cheerful Givers, the Eagan Men's Chorus, the Eagan Resource Center and 13 other organizations.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter | Blog for us Editor's Note: The following is a press release from the Eagan Rotary Club. Sixteen nonprofit organizations who serve the Eagan community were the recipients of $30,000 in much needed grant money that was raised this year by the Eagan Rotary Club. The grants were awarded at the Eagan Rotary’s annual Grant Awards Ceremony, held on Nov. 21 at the Eagan Community Center. Grant recipients were chosen from a variety of education, social service, youth, arts and civic-focused 501(c)(3) designated organizations. In order to be considered for a grant, applicants needed to demonstrate that their specific program or project served the Eagan community…
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
Each week we profile an area youth looking for adult mentors through the Kids 'n Kinship program. This week we introduce you to James.
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
First name: James Age: 5 Interests: James enjoys coloring and Thomas the Tank engine. James has had swim lessons and likes to swim, ride bikes and play with toy trucks and cars. He also likes playing Angry Birds on his computer. Personality/Characteristics: James is active and changes his mind quickly, likes to move from activity to activity. He lives with his grandmother. Goals/Dreams: James would like to visit parks with a mentor and particularly likes swinging. Looking For: A positive male role model or couple to look up to and have fun with. For More Information: James 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 …
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Each week we profile an area youth looking for adult mentors through the Kids 'n Kinship program. This week we introduce you to Patty.
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
First name: Patty Age: 13 Interests: Patty likes sports specifically tennis, softball and soccer. She also likes crafts, country music and photography. Personality/Characteristics: She struggles with grades and homework. Her single-parent mom is looking for a mentor Patty can look up to and trust and who can give her daughter the opportunity for activities. Goals/Dreams: Patty is in seventh grade. She would like a mentor to hang out with, go out to eat and watch scary movies! Looking For: An individual or couple mentor to look up to and have fun with. For More Information: Patty is one of almost 50 children waiting for a mentor through Kids ‘n Kinship, a private nonprofit serving Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, …
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Each week, Patch profiles an area youth looking for adult mentors through the Kids 'n Kinship program. This week we introduce you to Laneos.
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
First name: Laneos Age: 11 Interests: Laneos is very active and loves all kinds of sports (including baseball, basketball, football, hockey and roller blading) and he also enjoys building with Legos. Personality/Characteristics: Laneos is active, talkative, sweet, giving and thoughtful. His single parent mom is looking for a positive role model for Laneos. He struggles in school (he’s in fifth grade) and talks back to his teacher. Goals/Dreams: He would love to go to a skatepark or fishing or play football with a mentor! Looking For: An individual male or couple mentor to look up to and have fun with. For More Information: Laneos is one of almost 50 children waiting for a mentor through Kids ‘n Kinship, a private nonprofit serving …
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Each week we profile an area youth looking for adult mentors through the Kids 'n Kinship program. This week we introduce you to Samantha.
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
First name: Samantha Age: 14 Interests: Samantha is athletic and likes softball, basketball, swimming, soccer and mini-golf. She also likes cooking, scrapbooking, movies, shopping and games. Personality/Characteristics: She likes school, especially math and writing, and she does well academically, getting As and Bs. Her single-parent mom is looking for a mentor Samantha can look up to and bond with and who can give her daughter the opportunity for activities. Goals/Dreams: Samantha is in 8th grade and will start high school this fall. Looking For: She would like a mentor to look up to and talk with and who is “outdoorsy”! For More Information: Samantha is one of almost 50 children waiting for a mentor through Kids ‘n Kinship, a private…
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Each Sunday, Patch revisits the headlines with our 'Week in Review' feature.
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