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Right now, 1 in 3 children and adolescents will
grow-up without a mentor of any kind, yet we know that young people who
have a mentor are much more likely to participate in after-school
activities, be leaders in clubs and teams, volunteer and go on to
college.
According to a recent report
from the CDC, a trusted adult also helps mitigate the effects of
childhood trauma.
MENTOR Colorado is increasing capacity to
provide quality mentoring relationships to the more than 1.6 million
young people in Colorado who lack a positive caring role model we know
they need!
will support local nonprofits.
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