It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Tuesdays! It is bittersweet to announce my departure from TRUE Mentors to pursue an opportunity within an independent school setting. I have TRUE-ly enjoyed my time here and can’t thank the TRUE Mentors board and staff enough for trusting me to lead this organization the past three years. The … Continued
Jonathan & Keith We’ve made many matches this year, but one match stood above the rest. Both gentlemen are awesome to see, have gone through so much, and TRUE-ly show what the mentor-mentee relationship is about! We are proud to announce Jonathan and Keith as our Match of the Year for 2019! We’ve featured Jonathan … Continued
Meet Linda Kwok Why are you passionate about the TM mission? As a transplant to Hoboken, we have loved the richness and diversity this town offers. It’s so important to give back to the community that has allowed our family to thrive and to ensure all kids are afforded the same opportunities and a chance … Continued
Middle School is a difficult time for many children, but Kylie was ready to step up and help her mentee Deanna. As kids become tweens friendships become more complicated, schoolwork is tougher, and new responsibilities can seem overwhelming. “I try to provide Deanna with as much positive advice and support as I can, and I’m … Continued
Sierra Swigert may be a new volunteer, but she has already made TRUE Mentors more organized! She is our New Volunteer Orientation lead, and helps our volunteers know where to go during Tuesday night clubs! Thanks to her consistency each week, we always know our new volunteers will be ready for their roles, and we … Continued
Sammie Still may be a new volunteer, but she has already made an impact at TRUE Mentors in so many ways! Sammie is currently the workshop coordinator for our seniors in high school. Thanks to her help, we know we’ll be able to see our seniors graduate fully prepared to enter into the next stage of … Continued
TRUE Mentors is hosting A Very Italian Thanksgiving Dinner for all mentors, mentees and families on November 13th at the Boys & Girls Club (123 Jefferson St) from 6-8pm. No Italian dinner would be complete without the first course pasta dish! We will kick off with a pasta cooking class hosted by Shoprite Hoboken. … Continued
TRUE Mentors, has teamed up with HOPES, to support teens building the confidence and leadership skills they will need for a better tomorrow through the Leaders in Training Club (L.I.T.). Once a week, students come together for projects, discussions, and team activities. Students are also given volunteer opportunities within their own communities, helping them make the … Continued
Meet Dr. Razel Solow Why are you passionate about the TM mission? As a former teacher and academic in educational psychology, I believe strongly in mentorships for children, especially for those who may have some special needs due to their life circumstances, abilities and disabilities. Having had mentors throughout my childhood and even in adulthood, … Continued
Today I celebrate 3 years of living in Hoboken. On October 1st, I packed up my car and drove to New York, Illinois to say goodbye to the friends I had known my whole life, before heading off to whatever unknown adventures awaited me just outside the big apple, in the hip and happening city … Continued