Children & Youth Archives - United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Caring relationships help Baylee overcome absences from school: Baylee & Dr. Jennings's Story

"I think what’s most important about the program is that she knows that when she is absent, somebody at school is worried about her, cares about her, and wants her to be here. "

Making a difference together: Patricia & Albert's Story

“Middle school is such an important crossroads in a child’s life, and anything we can do to help them choose the right path is just awesome.”

Creating a community of mentors: Sheryl's Story

Nearly 3,000 local students have been matched with a mentor since 2009.

Jumping in to make a difference: Dwayne's Story

More than 70% of mentees in United Way’s Be a Middle School Mentor program have never had a day of suspension from school.

Being a role model just when a kid can use one: Judy's Story

“Every kid could use another point of view.”

Life-changing for mentor and mentee alike: Erin's Story

“If you want to make a difference in this world, start with a child.”

Being a positive presence: Melvin's Story

“There’s no better feeling than knowing you’ve made a difference in the life of a child.”

Understanding what kids need: Sandra's Story

"More than 70% of students in United Way’s Be a Middle School Mentor maintained or increased their reading grade; more than 60% maintained or increased their math grade during the school year."

Jory found himself at after school: Jory's Story

“After school programs helped me decide what I’m going to be in life. I want to work with kids, be a good brother, and have an influence on people who need help.”

Setting goals – and reaching them – through after school: Melvina's Story

“After school programs offer the help you might not be able to find anywhere else.”

Setting goals and learning to reach them through mentoring: Vann's Story

"Nearly all students who participate in Be a Middle School Mentor have a 90% school attendance rate."

Putting lessons on respect into action: Zach's Story

“My teammates focus on holding each other accountable for what we learned through Coaching Boys Into Men.”

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Children & Youth

Caring relationships help Baylee overcome absences from school: Baylee & Dr. Jennings's Story

Making a difference together: Patricia & Albert's Story

Creating a community of mentors: Sheryl's Story

Jumping in to make a difference: Dwayne's Story

Being a role model just when a kid can use one: Judy's Story

Life-changing for mentor and mentee alike: Erin's Story

Being a positive presence: Melvin's Story

Understanding what kids need: Sandra's Story

Jory found himself at after school: Jory's Story

Setting goals – and reaching them – through after school: Melvina's Story

Setting goals and learning to reach them through mentoring: Vann's Story

Putting lessons on respect into action: Zach's Story