Mentoring is a serious commitment. It takes a lot of planning, oftentimes research, lots of listening, sometimes some frustration, but I want to make a case here briefly that it’s worth it. Here are a few statistics that may help […]
What Mentoring Has Taught Me I have been a mentor for 6 years for the uniquely Florida organization called Take Stock in Children. It requires me to mentor a high school student who may be considered at-risk or one who […]
“Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings.” – Jonathan Lockwood Huie Happy New Year! As we come down to the last day of 2023, I am reflecting on the amazing year that Mercy Lab has had with our incredible partners. It’s […]
Mercy Lab Foundation was proud to be a sponsor of the 21st Annual Corporate Spelling Bee held at the Venetian in Leesburg, Florida. This fundraising event features a silent auction, live auction, and chance auction all while having a sit […]
On March 30, 2023, Take Stock in Children welcomed close to 100 mentors from two counties to a very special event. This was a “Mentor Celebration” to honor and show appreciation to the people who mentor the high school students […]
One of the most exciting parts of being a mentor is when you see positive changes and choices made by your mentee. It takes time, though. Sometimes I have gone months and months without seeing any positive changes, but then […]