January is Mentoring Month, and more than half a million young people in North Carolina are in need of a mentor. Research has shown us that the help of a mentor has a very real impact on a young person’s life.

Tuesday
January 19, 2010
9-10p.m.

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Guests:

Linda Harrill
President and CEO of Communities In Schools of NC and Director of NC Mentoring Partnership

Billy Marsh
Executive Director of Communities in Schools of Lincoln County

Marvin Pittman
a long-time Volunteer Mentor

Omega McKimmon
a college student, Mentor and Mentee to talk about how you can get involved.

More information:

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