Mentoring program seeks caring adults

The Wahkiakum Adult to Youth Mentoring Program is seeking responsible, caring adults who are willing to spend an hour per week, for one year, as a mentor, or supportive adult friend, in the lives of children in grades kindergarten through five.

An informational meeting for those interested in learning more about this program will be held Wednesday, November 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at St. James Family Center in the upstairs training room. Adults are encouraged to attend this informal meeting to see if the program might be a good “fit” prior to making any kind of commitment.

“Our community is full of kind, interesting men and women who have something to offer a child in the way of friendship,” said Patti Phillips, program coordinator. “I currently have a list of seven children whose families believe would benefit greatly from a mentoring relationship. It is my goal to have all seven of these children matched this fall.”

Wahkiakum Mentoring is funded by United Way of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties. For further information or to RSVP plans to attend this meeting, call Patti Phillips at SJFC, 795-8612.