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.
Enrichment Clubs: To note, Enrichment Activity times vary depending on instructor availability and family requests. All Enrichment Club Activities are provided via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8792669497
May 26th:
6:30 – 7:10 PM Imaginative Art with Lori Reeves
- Create Georgia O’Keeffe inspired artwork with step by step virtual instructions.
- MATERIALS NEEDED: pen, pencil, paper, coloring tools
7:20 – 8:00 PM Cooking Homemade Pop Tarts with Lindsay Wenarsky
- Use simple ingredients to make a yummy treat!
- INGREDIENTS NEEDED
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
- 1 cup of jam either grape, blueberry, or strawberry preferably
- (optional) 1 cup white chocolate chips and sprinkles
- KITCHEN ESSENTIALS: oven, rolling pin, knife or glass cup and baking sheet.
Teen Independence Program: Workshops and assignments are emailed out weekly. Email Maria@TRUEMentors.org to enroll.
Enrichment Clubs: To note, Enrichment Activity times vary depending on instructor availability and family requests. All Enrichment Club Activities are provided via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8792669497
June 2nd:
6:30 – 7:10 PM Hip Hop Choreography with Nylus
- Join us for a fun Hip Hop workshop where will go over basics of Hip Hop, stance and footwork while teaching his routine to a popular dance number.
7:20 – 8:00 PM Art and LGBTQ+ Rights with Dioni Cordova
- We will discuss, share and create the universal symbol of the rainbow flag in this virtual safe space.
Teen Independence Program: Workshops and assignments are emailed out weekly. Email Maria@TRUEMentors.org to enroll.