We believe that people can overcome their circumstances building self-esteem and creating a better future.
Who We Serve
Marietta Mentoring for Leadership serves students in Marietta City Schools in grades 7 through 12. Students are uniquely served by the organization through group mentoring models as well as 1:1 mentoring relationships.
Our students have been recognized by teachers and administrators to have high potential and benefit from the support of a dedicated community mentor to help them reach graduation, open doors, and fulfill their dreams.
- 90% of our students are from low income families
- 90% are from single parent families.
- 22% live with a guardian other than their parent
- 10% have been homeless at some time in the last two years
Students are carefully matched with a mentor from the community typically based on gender, common interests and career aspirations, and whenever possible, similar background and culture. In addition to the one-on-one time the students spend with their mentor, they participate in group activities to broaden their knowledge of their school curriculum and their community, learn leadership and team building skills, and grow socially. Mentors participate in on-going training and are encouraged to attend group activities with their students to build the relationship and meet other mentors.
| Statistics | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students gradudated high school | 89% | 80% | 92% | 92% | 84% |
| Students going to college | 63% | 88% | 82% | 90% | 67% |
Of students who have participated in the program:
- 80% have improved their grades
- 80% report they have learned from their mentors
- 80% say the program has taught them values such as respect, perseverance, and team work