Local college students finds joy in mentoring

Cortney Snyder decided she would try mentoring middle school girls for a semester.

Go Get Your Dream Challenge Offers Top Dreamers Cash Prizes, Mentoring Session with Kathy Ireland

American Family Insurance’s Go Get Your Dream Challenge is just the ticket for making dreams come true. The contest beckons anyone with a dream to share it online with their fellow

Locals make their mark by being mentors

It started as a single invitation extended to high school seniors for a homemade meal. Nine years later, it is a weekly commitment Sarah Campbell has maintained that is responsible for building too many friendships to count.

Youth for Christ program in Stanislaus County gives at-risk students extra help

Youth for Christ, a nonprofit mentoring organization, works with school districts in Modesto, Ceres, Turlock and Stanislaus County to give at-risk students extra help with grades and life skills. Some school administrators have noticed significant improvement.

Youth for Christ's new Modesto office is 'ministry central'

In September , Youth for Christ left its longtime home across the street from Downey High School for a site across from Modesto High. To celebrate the move, the organization plans to hold a carnival in April for children and students through junior high school.

Leader leaves legacy in fundraising, mentoring

The death of a Purdue student who raised more than $85,000 for the Purdue Telefund will affect the organization’s productivity as well as the people who work there.