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Monday, February 11, 2013

Kids 'n Kinship Hosting Info Session for Potential Mentors

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 …

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Eagan-Area Boy Needs Mentor

Kids 'n Kinship matches local youth and adults in its mentor program.

First name: Jordan. Age: 10. Interests: Jordan is interested in cars of all kinds. He also likes football, basketball and hockey. Personality/Characteristics: Jordan is friendly, active and could teach a mentor how to run really fast. Goals/Dreams: His goal is to get better at reading. Looking For: Jordan would like a couple or individual male mentor who likes sports and might want to go to Valleyfair. For More Information: This child is one of 57 children currently waiting for a mentor through Kids ‘n Kinship, a private non-profit 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 on Aug. 18, …

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Eagan-area Youth Look for Mentors

Close to 60 local children are looking for an adult to mentor them through Kids 'n Kinship.

First name: Jake. Age: 8. Interests: He enjoys playing basketball & football, riding his bike, watching scary movies, fishing, swimming, and model cars. Personality/Characteristics: Jake is cheerful, energetic, and sweet. He lives with his grandma and is often bored and wanting to get out and do fun things like go to the park, the science museum, Valleyfair, or to Como Park. Goals/Dreams: He will be in third grade in the fall and he is looking forward to taking science in school. He wants to learn how to breakdance. Looking For: Jake is looking for an active young couple or individual man to mentor him. For More Information: This child is one of 57 children currently waiting for a mentor through Kids ‘n Kinship, a private non-profit …

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