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COVID-19 UPDATE. As of September 22, 2020, all TRUE Mentors programs remain virtual with the exception of in- person, small group events. We encourage mentors to continue supporting their mentees. Please see our Virtual Mentoring Resource page for assistance.

Our Teen Independence Program participants can receive weekly assignment and workshops via email by contacting Andrew@TRUEMentors.org.

TRUE Mentors hosts many events throughout the month and we are constantly updating our calendar.  Each calendar event contains contact information in case you have any questions. We look forward to impacting the lives of children in Hudson County with you.

Aug
13
Mon
1:1 Mentor Training @ Hoboken Business Center
Aug 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

Mentor Training

All mentors are required to attend our 2-hour Mentoring Training Program. This training is designed to help our new mentors develop a deeper understanding of our mentoring programs, what it means to be a TRUE mentor and a chance to hear how our current mentors are making an impact on children in Hoboken. Reserve your spot for the next 1:1 Mentor Training.

Aug
15
Wed
Movie & Ice Cream Under the Stars @ Pier A
Aug 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Movies Under the Stars

TRUE Mentors is teaming up with the City of Hoboken & Ben & Jerry’s to host Movie & Ice Cream Under the Stars at Pier A! TRUE Mentors will provide pizza, healthy snacks will be provided by Hoboken Family Alliance and of course the ice cream is hosted by our favorite community partner, Ben & Jerry’s! Check out details on the movie below!

Coco (2017), 1h 45 min., Rated PG; Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and Winner of 2 Golden Globes including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

Sep
11
Tue
Enrichment Clubs @ The Jubilee Center
Sep 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

During the school year, TRUE Mentors offers free weekly enrichment program on Tuesday evenings at Jubilee Center (601Jackson Street) from 6 – 8 p.m. Our Clubs change monthly, with every month featuring a different theme. Clubs are offered on a variety of different enrichment topics including art, science, cooking, and more!  Between clubs we take free field trips to for youth to explore local businesses, different career options, and community resources.

The classes are open to all children in 2nd-8th grade, and they create an opportunity for children to interact with other children and the volunteers.

An example class structure is below:

6:00 – 6:30pm   Welcome & Small Group Activity
6:30 – 7:45pm   Snack & Question of the Day
7:45 – 8:00pm    Club Activity

Sep
12
Wed
Teen Internship Program @ Hopes, Inc
Sep 12 @ 6:23 pm – 7:23 pm