Number of Homeless Students Increases

The number of homeless students in Indiana has increased 12% over the last two school years according to a report released today from the Indiana Youth Institute. During the 2008-2009 school year, there were nearly 8,500 homeless students, up from 7,500 during the '05-'06 school year. It is estimated that 29,000 Hoosier children of all ages are homeless!

Students who experience homelessness are at a big disadvantage compared to their peers. It harms them academically and places a harmful stigma that can affect them for a lifetime.

Homelessness is a serious issue and it can happen to anyone. The economic downturn has put many more families at risk of homelessness. Trusted Mentors is working in Central Indiana to help the people most at-risk of homelessness. Join our efforts as we mentor adults at-risk of homelessness. By helping them, we can help save their children.

Visit our website to learn more.

Mentor Training and Orientation

Trusted Mentors is holding a mentor training and orientation seminar on November 30 and December 14th from 6-8pm at IUCC (402 E. Prospect St.). Please join us to learn more about becoming a volunteer mentor and preventing homelessness in Indianapolis. Check back often for more dates. They are held monthly. For more information, please call 985-5041.

Mentor Training and Orientation

November 30
December 14

6-8pm

Immanuel UCC
402 E. Prospect St.

A Success Story

In June 2009 Sandy, an ex-offender, was referred to Trusted Mentors from a local agency working to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women in our community. When Sandy was referred she was employed full-time and working toward her goal of owning her own business.

Days after her referral, she was matched with her mentor, Teresa, a local small business owner. Teresa has offered her insights and experiences as a small business owner to help Sandy develop a business plan; she has also been there for Sandy as she works to rebuild her life after incarceration. Sandy says that Teresa has helped her remain positive and focused on the future.

Facing poverty, unemployment, and a criminal record, Sandy could have given up. Instead, through focus, hard work, a positive attitude, and the insights of a mentor, she has set herself up for success.

Great Job, Sandy! And Thank You, Teresa!

Trusted Mentors at Indianapolis Peace Institute

Please feel free to stop by the Indianapolis Peace Institute on Thursday, November 16th from 12-1:30 for "Networking with a Soul." Trusted Mentors will be there to present our agency and talk about the issue of homelessness and how it impacts our local community.

The Peace Institute is a great resource in the Indianapolis community. They hold their brownbag networking events on the 3rd Thursday of every month! You can visit their website here.

Join Us During National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

What better time to join the efforts of Trusted Mentors than during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November 15-21)?

On November 16th, Trusted Mentors will be at the IUPUI Service Fair located at the Campus Center, Rm CE148. Join us to learn more about Trusted Mentors and all the other city-wide efforts to fight hunger and homelessness!

On November 17th, Trusted Mentors will hold a Mentor Info and Training Seminar, from 6-8pm at Immanuel UCC (402 E. Prospect St.). Come learn about becoming a mentor to someone at-risk.

There is no better awareness than prevention, so join us as we work to prevent homelessness in Indianapolis.

To learn more visit our website www.trustedmentors.org or call 985-5041.

Just a Reminder

If you have been using the www.trustedpartnersindy.org web address to access Trusted Mentors' homepage, please note that you must begin using www.trustedmentors.org, as most of you have.

The former address will expire so, be sure to bookmark Trusted Mentors under www.trustedmentors.org

Thanks for stopping by!

Recognizing Accomplishments

Trusted Mentors celebrated Recognition Night on October 26. We had a wonderful meal, supplied by Knights of Columbus, a delightful speaker, and enjoyed hearing the accomplishments of mentees over the last few months.

Linda shared the story of Sharrone, her mentee. In recent months, Sharrone has excelled in advancing her goals. She has re-established her nursing license, reduced debt, received job offers in the nursing field, and shared her story at the annual Bags 2 Riches Gala!

Sharrone has put her life on a great path and has set herself up for success! Congratulations, Sharrone! Keep up the good work--it's inspiring!