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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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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Wescott Library
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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…
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Each week, Patch profiles an area youth looking for adult mentors through the Kids 'n Kinship program. This week we introduce you to Calvin.
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
First name: Calvin Age: 14 Interests: Calvin has lots of interests including basketball, the NFL, music, and sports center TV. Personality/Characteristics: Calvin is smart and witty and interested and respectful. Goals/Dreams: Calvin would like a mentor who is interested in sports and who can be a positive person in his life. Looking For: If you are interested in getting to know a wonderful teen who has many interests, really wants a mentor and is very respectful and eager to learn, Calvin is the match for you! For More Information: Calvin 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 …
Friday, March 23, 2012
Kids 'n Kinship representatives say mentoring provides a variety of benefits for local students.
Every Tuesday, Eagan resident Cheryl Spangler spends 30 minutes reading, completing puzzles and playing games with 6-year-old Nyeishiea, a first-grader at Glacier Hills Elementary in Eagan. Spangler is an Eagan resident, pharmacist and mentor with Kids 'n Kinship. Nyeishiea is an energetic student in need of some extra attention. Their weekly meetings may be short, but School District 196 social worker Meg Bell believes they have a big impact. "It takes a village to raise a child, and when you can welcome in one more village elder, it always in the long run helps," said Bell, who helped connect Spangler and Nyeishiea earlier this year. The pair is one of more than 90 mentoring matches coordinated by Kids 'n Kinship, a local nonprofit …
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Glacier Hills Elementary School
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Sunday, March 11, 2012
Each week, Patch profiles an area youth looking for adult mentors through the Kids 'n Kinship program. This week we introduce you to Matt.
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Sunday, March 11, 2012
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 …
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Wescott Library
1340 Wescott Rd, Eagan, MN
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Almost 50 kids are waiting for mentors through the organization Kids 'n Kinship.
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Monday, January 16, 2012
First name: Michelle Age: 5 Interests: Michelle likes to swing and go down slides at the park and play soccer. Personality: Michelle is fun and funny; she is outgoing and energetic and she takes dancing lessons. Goals: Michelle would like to learn to read. Looking For: A couple or a family as mentors. For More Information: Michelle 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 39 years. If you're interested in becoming a mentor, you're invited to attend an information session from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Jan 31 at the Wescott Library in Eagan. Mentors can volunteer as individuals, couples, or families …
