Community Corner
Enjoy Joseph's Sense of Humor as his Mentor
Each week, Apple Valley Patch will post the profile of a child on the waiting list for a mentor with Kids 'n Kinship, an Apple Valley-based organization that matches kids with adult mentors.
First name: Joseph
Age: 12
Interests: Joseph enjoys video games, bike riding, bowling and fishing. He also loves animals.
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Personality: He is talkative, respectful of others and has a great sense of humor.
Goals/Dreams: Joseph wants his mom to have her wishes come true and he wants to have the best friends he could possibly have.
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Looking For: A male mentor or couple to mentor him.
For More Information: Donnie is one of almost 60 children waiting for a mentor through , a private nonprofit serving Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount in Dakota County for 39 years. If you're interested in becoming a mentor, you're invited to attend an information session from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Nov. 3 at the in Apple Valley. Mentors can volunteer as individuals, couples, or families for weekly fun and enriching activities at home or in the community on their own schedules.
Contact coordinator Ingrid Henry at 952-891-3885 or ihkinship@aol.com to RSVP. To learn more about mentoring, visit the Kids 'n Kinship website.
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