Our Community Mentoring Program is dedicated to the youth in Moore County who are at risk of not reaching their full potential due to a variety of factors. Youth who are in need of a positive adult role model, close monitoring of school, home and community behavior, as well as opportunities to learn social, recreational, vocational, and educational skills can benefit from our program. The Community Mentoring Program matches adult volunteers who are willing to give their time, energy, and compassion to a Moore County youth for one year. Goals for the program include:

building self-esteem and confidence

goal setting

encouraging students to be academically successful

Our In-School Mentoring Program is currently being offered to students at Southern Middle School and Southern Primary in Aberdeen, North Carolina. We have also expanded to Crain's Creek Middle School and West Pine Middle. This program has greatly impacted the individual students and the school as a whole. Students who are involved in this mentoring program:

explore careers

get academic assistance

complete community service projects

take educational field trips

attend summer camps

participate in community events

The RISE program is a newly established initiative designed to serve young people referred from Juvenile Court who need the encouragement, support, and guidance of a dedicated mentor.

Through this program, we provide specially trained, professional mentors who work one-on-one with youth aged 11-18, helping them transition back into the community after release from a detention center. These mentors are paid professionals, equipped to support each youth as they focus on specific, targeted behaviors and personal goals. The program is currently available in Moore, Montgomery, and Randolph counties, sponsored by the local Juvenile Crime Prevention Council through the state of North Carolina.

Research shows that mentoring is the most effective way to deter deviant behavior, which is why many mentoring programs across the U.S. receive funding from juvenile justice departments. Our aim is to help these young individuals understand the root causes of their risky behavior and to empower them to make better life choices. By working on social and emotional skills and committing to regular school attendance, each youth develops a personalized behavior contract with their mentor, setting specific, individualized goals that reflect their unique needs and challenges.