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GoodGuides Mentoring Program Queens, New York
ORGANIZATION: Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NJ, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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130 people are interested
NEWS RELEASE - GOODGUIDES(tm)
January 20, 2010
GOODWILL (r) TO HELP MENTOR TEENS
Justice Department Grant to Fight Juvenile Delinquency
Astoria, New York -- Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ is proud to launch a new program in Astoria, New York designed to assist youth in overcoming disadvantages and avoiding delinquency. The effort is part of a national mentoring program known as Goodwill(r) GoodGuides(tm)that helps teens finish school and transition into productive careers through the guidance of trusted adults.
"Goodwill has a long history of helping people find work," said Mrs. Karen Means , Senior Vice President of Youth Services "A crucial part of that history is making sure that families are strong. Goodwill GoodGuides(tm) can help keep youth who are at-risk get on the right path, away from trouble and toward a better future. That's good for everyone involved."
The Goodwill GoodGuides(tm) program in Astoria, New York is made possible through a two-year, $299,723 grant to Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ The donation is part of a $19.1 million award to Goodwill Industries International from the U.S. Department of Justice and dispersed to 56 independent Goodwill agencies around the country.
The overall goal of the Goodwill GoodGuides(tm) program is to help youth build career plans and skills, and prepare for school completion, post-secondary training and productive work by providing structured and supportive relationships with trusted adult mentors. It targets youths between the ages of 12 and 17 who are at-risk for dropping out of school, facing legal troubles, or are at risk for delinquency due to issues such as abuse, disability, drug or alcohol dependence, or gang membership.
"With Goodwill GoodGuides(tm), we will be able to offer expanded mentoring services to the youth of our community," said Mrs. Karen Means, Senior Vice President of Youth Services, Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ . "Goodwill will recruit, train and support volunteer mentors to engage youth in promoting their career development and life skills."
The Goodwill GoodGuides(tm) program will launch on January 11 in Astoria, New York If you're interested in becoming a volunteer mentor or know of a youth who would benefit from this program, please call 718 777 6443
Contact: Mr. Anthony Whittaker, 718 777 6443
Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ
4 - 21 27 th Avenue
Astoria, NY 11102
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About Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NJ, Inc.
Location:
4-21 27th Avenue, For Appointment: Call Ms. Fitzgerald, Or send an email to: sfitzgerald@goodwillny.org, Astoria, NY 11102, US
Mission Statement
Astoria GoodGuides Mission Statement
Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ GoodGuides Mentoring Program fosters a challenging Career Awareness and Quality of Life Empowerment Program with an emphasis on youth development through adult guidance and adult leadership. Our activities and focus on Career Exploration gives participants opportunities to discover their own place in the world and their capacity to make a difference in their life. We are committed to meeting the diverse needs of our participants and helping them excel in varied areas of their life. Our three core values are: Commitment to Self, Commitment to Community and Self Empowerment. With the proper tools our participants will become independent critical thinkers who are assets to themselves their communities and their families.
Description
We at Goodwill Industries will be satisfied only when every person in the communities we serve has the opportunity to achieve full potential as an individual and to participate and contribute in all aspects of a productive life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4-21 27th AvenueAstoria, NY 11102
DATE POSTED
August 19, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- One Hour per Week