
Contact Name: Tina McNutt
Address: 650 E. Main Place
Pahokee Florida 33476
Phone: 561-924-2070
Fax: 561-924-6569
Email: tmcnutt@pbhp.org
Web site: www.gocpg.org
Program Offered:
Housing Partnership Mentor Center offers a fun, safe, and structured opportunity for one on one mentoring for the youth (K-5th grade) enrolled in the after school component of the Beacon Center. Mentoring provides an opportunity for the youth to develop to their fullest potential.
Population Served:
Children (grades K-5th) from Pahokee and Canal Point area that are enrolled in the Pahokee Youth Enrichment Academy (after school program) at Pahokee Elementary School
Mentor Responsibilities:
Mentors will spend one-on-one time with their mentee doing homework, reading and participating in fun activities such as games, arts & crafts, and sports. Mentors will share life experiences while providing support, guidance and positive role modeling behavior. Mentoring is on site only at Pahokee Elementary School from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Adults and high school students (10th grade minimum with guidance counselor and parent recommendation) are required to complete training prior to being matched with a youth. Mentees and Mentors are required to attend fun trainings throughout the duration of the match.
Time Commitment:
Mentors are required to make a 2-hour a week commitment for 1 year.