Yesterday, we continued our celebration of Alexandria Mentoring Month with a mentor recruitment event at Casa Chirilagua. Guests enjoyed coffee and dulces while listening to one Casa family talk about their experience with mentoring. Mentoring Director Adriana and Local Leader Leydy asked Jose*, his mother Marta*, and his mentor Todd questions about mentoring.
Todd spoke about how mentoring was a lot more natural than he had anticipated, and doesn't require lots of planning or preparing before each session. Jose's favorite moment with Todd was when they went to Cirque De Soleil Kurios for Jose's birthday. Marta noted that since getting a mentor, J has been reading more, and she is very happy with having Todd as Jose's mentor. This year, Todd is most looking forward to going ice skating, while Jose is excited about playing soccer together. The entire interview was conducted in English and Spanish, with participants either speaking in both or Adriana translating. At the end, guests asked questions, and expressed their gratitude for the wonderful work that Casa Chirilagua and its staff, volunteers, and families are doing!
Read more about Todd and Jose in their Mentor of the Month article in the Alexandria Gazette: http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2017/jan/27/mentor-month/
Read more about Todd and Jose in their Mentor of the Month article in the Alexandria Gazette: http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2017/jan/27/mentor-month/
Our next open house is Thursday, January 19, at Wright to Read (414 N. Washington St.)
*Names changed for privacy
*Names changed for privacy
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