Mentoring Stories

MENTOR IR teams with Bench Mark Program

The Mentoring Partnership and Resource Center (MPRC), a Philadelphia-based NMRC Technical Assistance provider, helped the leadership team at Bench Mark put programmatic structures in place to support their mission. The work began with MPRC supporting Bench Mark staff in creating a logic model, and then assessed the needs of...

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In Real Life… Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart’s relationship with his high school coach made a huge impact on his future. See how the Boston Celtics star got through the loss of his brother with the help of a mentor. Every kid should have someone to turn to.

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In Real Life … Joe & Robin

The odds were stacked against Joe early in his life, but with the help of a great mentor in Robin, he drastically improved his grades in school and went on to help students himself.

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In Real Life … Dexter

Dexter Fowler is worried there’s something keeping him from a grand slam. So his mentor teaches him to believe in himself instead of curses.

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In Real Life … Laila

Laila Ali wants to be a championship fighter like her dad, but people don’t believe she can do it. Having a mentor to encourage and inspire her – with a few words from a wise man – makes all the difference.

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