Kids Club: Thanksgiving and Christmas

by | Dec 12, 2012 | Stories

In reflection of the past month, we have a lot to be thankful for at Kids Club. This year, the Directiva de padres/Parent Leadership Committee organized its first Thanksgiving Meal. I wish the dinner was videotaped (in today’s language...

Courageous Challenges

by | Dec 11, 2012 | Stories

Mentor Sarah Pimentel’s story about her mentee “Hi, Ms. Sarah, I moved.” The call came a few days before I was scheduled to meet Sergio, a student who I’d mentored for about 2 years at the time. Moved? Where? I wasn’t sure and was in the midst of transitions...

When I grow up, I want to be a great person

by | Dec 11, 2012 | Stories

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_AWdvBafOQ&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]   By Dawnielle The audio clip above was recorded when my mentee, Angy and I participated in NPR’s StoryCorp in October. Angy and I have known each other since she was finishing...

Volunteer Spotlight: Starr the Dog and Stephanie Kwisnek

by | Dec 10, 2012 | Stories

This month we highlight our youngest, yet one of our biggest, Kids Club volunteers:  Starr the Newfoundland dog, she is 4 years old and weighs 175 pounds! She and her owner, Stephanie Kwisnek, attend Beverley Hills United Methodist Church (where Kids Club meets). Last...