Seedling Newsletter
January 2016


IN THIS ISSUE:


Our Mentors & Donors Speak Out:
Rachel Brownlow Lund


Our Mentors & Donors Speak Out:
David Halpern

National Mentoring Month

Fab Five: Meet Our Emcee

Everyday Heroes Donor List


Thank you for your support.  
I love my Seedling Mentor!


Our Mentors & Donors Speak Out: 
Rachel Brownlow Lund
 
"I think it's important for mentors not only to be advocates for their mentees but also to advocate for the Seedling Foundation itself whenever possible. For instance, I may never have learned about the program if not for reading another mentor's testimonial in the newspaper. Others may not have become Seedling mentors if not for hearing and reading my testimonials. Whatever the opportunity is -- whether it's talking about Seedling to your Toastmasters group, telling a friend over coffee or writing a letter to the editor -- I think it's important that we, as mentors, share our stories and experiences to help grow the organization."

Read more on Seedling's Blog
Our Mentors & Donors Speak Out: 
David Halpern 
 
David Halpern is a lawyer, an outspoken advocate for several causes and a proud mentor and Board Member for Seedling Foundation.

"Seedling is one of several local organizations that we choose to support through time and some of our earnings. I'm proud to contribute and only wish we could do more. There are so many good causes and so many good people in need. For me, it's about the kids. I think it always will be."

 






National Mentoring Month


In real life, who do you turn to? 9 million kids in America are growing up without an answer to this question. They make everyday choices that lead up to life's big decisions without enough guidance and support - the kind most of us count on. Every kid should have someone to turn to. Join the movement, Mentor in Real Life! Young people who are in a quality mentoring relationship are more likely to do better in school and have aspirations to go to college. They're more equipped to make responsible decisions and model good behavior too. January is National Mentoring Month, so make the decision to be someone a young person knows they can turn to.
 
Austin's Fab Five, a Gala Event benefiting Seedling Foundation, is coming up April 16th! Meet our Emcee and Auctioneer, Yve Rojas (You may remember her from Survivor!) Check out the event at bit.ly/1HQAHK8 and we can't wait to see you there.

Learn more about Yve  
  http://www.auctionsbyyve.com/


Seedling Mentor Director Sabra Fugate models the new Everyday Hero T-Shirts!
Everyday Hero Giving Club 
 
Seedling is proud to recognize its Everyday Hero Giving Club designated for all mentors who also support Seedling Foundation with a donation of any amount. Our Everyday Hero Giving Club members receive a free Everyday Hero T-shirt. Here are the Everyday Hero Giving Club members since August 1, 2015:
 
Jessica Ballew 
Sally Baulch 
Aaron Caldwell 
Leslie Callahan 
Maria "Eyna" Canales-Zarate 
Rob Caudill 
Rolando Fernandez 
Valerie Francois 
David Halpern 
Patricia Hickey 
Marvin Itzep 
Bob Ledman 
Shira Ledman
Corrie MacLaggan 
Jerry Maxwell 
Mike Metschan  
Christine Moore 
Leroy Nellis
Jennifer Oseng 
KalĂ­ Rourke 
Glen Schaeffer
Falba Turner

Visit our Everyday Hero page for more information. 
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