Teen Learns to drive

It’s been another beautiful week here in KC and we got to spend it hearing so many amazing stories of impact happening in our programs. An 18 year old youth in our Dare to Dream Program was excited to finally learn to drive! During his last meetup with his mentor, they decided to meet in a parking lot and this amazing youth got to drive for the first time. There was so much joy in reaching this milestone together!

This amazing Dare to Dream mentor (and all of our mentors) has worked hard to continue the work of pouring into his youth and helping him to be independent and learn the skills he needs to make it in this world! He knows that by showing up and doing things his youth is interested in, he can make a lasting impact on his life and their relationship. “The Dare to Dream program is amazing, and being a mentor and part of the program is something I'm extremely proud of. It's giving me the opportunity to help someone who really needs some support in their life, and I've developed a relationship with my mentee that I fully believe will be a lifelong relationship and bond”. Being a mentor or love box leader isn't about spending the most money or buying the best gifts or dropping off a "Food Network" worthy meal - it is about showing up for another person, it is about being supportive with a call or a text, it is about DOING LIFE TOGETHER. Our programs are about people, not about stuff.