Bowlapalooza is a bowling fundraiser for TrueNorth’s youth mentoring program, TrueMentors.

You can ensure local youth thrive, one frame at a time, when you:

Register in a team to show your support for local youth.
Advocate for youth most in need of positive role models.
Raise money to provide meaningful experiences for kids.

Click HERE for registration instructions.

TrueMentors:

TrueMentors exists to connect area youth with positive role models who help build self-confidence and provide new, enriching experiences.

TrueMentors offers three mentoring programs to suit the different needs of each individual child:

One-to-one mentoring relationships through Community Mentoring
Connecting youth to the outdoors through Parks in Focus
Mentoring at school through TrueBlue Academy

Community Mentoring

Newaygo County youth are matched with volunteer mentors in a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Matches are based on similar interests, geographic location and similar goals.

For youth like Brooklyn, being matched with her mentor Nancy has allowed her to flourish through the mutual trust they’ve built. Brooklyn says, “It’s impacted me a lot because I feel like I’ve kind of came out of my shell more and like I feel like I finally have those communication skills with the people that I kinda lost a little while ago.”

Learn more about Brooklyn and Nancy’s relationship here: https://www.truenorthservices.org/brooklyn-flourishes/

Parks in Focus

Parks in Focus is an outdoor-based group mentoring program run through TrueMentors with support from the Udall Foundation.

Danny’s time in Parks in Focus has helped her open up and become more comfortable around others. “The program has helped me get out of my comfort zone,” says Danny. “Before I was in Parks in Focus I used to get really nervous around people, but now that’s kind of calmed down and I’m not really nervous.”

Read more about Danny’s growth here: https://www.truenorthservices.org/dannys-story/

TrueBlue Academy

TrueBlue Academy is a partnership between TrueNorth Community Services, local school districts and police departments. This small group mentoring program provides learning and growth opportunities for students in 5th-12th grades.

Throughout his time at TrueBlue Academy Aiden has grown into his best self. “I feel more confident in myself as a person in general. It's more easy to go out and talk to people,” says Aiden.

See the impact of TrueBlue on Aiden’s life here: https://www.truenorthservices.org/trueblue-academy/

Mentoring is a ripple effect. One small influence on kids like Brooklyn, Danny and Aiden can have a life-long impact. For more information about TrueMentors contact Serena Lafferty at truementors@truenorthservices.org or visit https://www.truenorthservices.org/true-mentors/

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