New Circle Mentors began the month of June by gathering for a special training event. This in-person meeting was inspiring following a full year of masks and virtual connections. During …
A Note from the Director: Celebration is in order!
We made our way through this challenging past year and our mentors and mentees are ready to enjoy summer. New Circle Mentors began the month of June by gathering together …
Mentoring Pairs Get Together for Cherished Fall Tradition
The outbreak of COVID-19 has been stressful to say the least; wear a mask, work remotely, keep your social circle small, stay at least six feet apart at all times. …
Update from Erika, New Circle Mentoring Program Director
It was a nice autumn season for the New Circle Mentoring program! The mild weather allowed mentoring pairs to get together for outdoor activities, such as apple picking and hiking, the …
A Note from the Director – Fall Update
With the return of autumn and all the season brings, children, teachers, and parents are faced with a difficult transition back to school. But as the famous American novelist F. …
Mentees Begin Music Lessons at Compass Arts Center in Brandon
During a time when activities for children are limited as a result of COVID restrictions, we are thrilled to be able to offer mentees the chance to experience the joy …
Resources and Support During the COVID-19 Crisis
As schools closed across the state due to the COVID crisis, mentoring programs suddenly came to a halt. But thanks to support and guidance from organizations such as Mentor VT, …
New Circle Mentoring Awarded Grant from VT Children’s Trust Foundation
Safer Society’s New Circle Mentoring program is pleased to have been awarded a three-year grant from the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation totaling $25,725! With this grant, New Circle Mentoring will …
Rally for Change – Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op
The Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op runs campaigns that are referred to as Rally for Change. Customers are asked to round up their totals when cashing out to support a specific …
New Circle Mentoring program for at-risk youth seeks mentors, donations for growing need
By LEE J. KAHRSThe Reporter BRANDON – In a world where advocates are hard to find and harder to keep, where the most vulnerable are keen for guidance and support, …