Mentoring is an extremely effective way to positively affect the City's youth. According to the National Mentoring Partnership, teens who are mentored are:
- 73% more likely to raise their goals as a result of the relationship
- 59% more likely to get better grades
- 46% less likely to get involved with drugs
These figures are supported by statistics from Big Brothers Big Sisters, which goes on to report that mentored students are:
- 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
- 52% less likely to skip school
- 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
- 56% report improved relationships with their peers
- 64% developed higher levels of self-confidence
- 33% were less likely to hit someone
- Better able to get along with their family members
Check out these other Mayor's Mentors and More Endorsed Programs
If you can't become a mentor, opportunities for involvement are ample and varied, both in terms of time commitment and time of day. Programs supported by the Mayor's Mentors and More Program include: