January is National Mentoring Month! It’s an exciting and busy time when mentoring organizations and programs across the nation work to promote mentoring and honor existing mentoring matches.
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. …
Thank you, Ben & Jerry’s!
Safer Society Foundation is proud to announce that the New Circle Mentoring was awarded a $2,000 Vermont Community Action Team grant from the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation. “The Vermont Community …
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 …
The New Circle Issue 3 is Now Available!
We are pleased to announce that Issue 3 of The New Circle is now available online! The theme is context:the context of our work, the lives of the young people we serve, …
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 …
Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program
The Brandon Hannaford Grocery Store generously made Safer Society the recipient of their July Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program. The program offers Community Bags that support local non-profits in the …
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 …