Creating a New Routine It is Back-to-School time… lunch boxes, crossing guards, lockers, and bell schedules. One of the highlights of fall is getting back to a routine. As much as we love summer, the daily schedules of the school year bring a sense of comfort, stability, and normalcy. But this fall, youth are having…
We have all heard the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But, now, as we think about the current crises and a new school year around the corner, the message is truly hitting home. The sentiment of interdependency and mutual support for one another and for our children has never felt…
Graduations— whether from Kindergarten, eighth grade, high school, or beyond—are important milestones in one’s life. At MTC, we are proud of all the students in our programs for their achievements and so we take this time to recognize and celebrate them! Particularly for our 18 high school graduates— they may not have had the “typical”…
Fulfilling our mission during the COVID Pandemic Sometimes a crisis brings clarity. And as Mentor Tutor Connection volunteers and staff respond with urgency and compassion to this crisis, a new clarity drives us to be relevant and effective to those who are most impacted. MTC has always been about connections and trusted relationships—between tutors and…
These are difficult times for all of us. The Board and staff here at MTC are thinking of you all—our amazing volunteers, dedicated donors, hard-working community partners, and resilient students! We hope you are staying well both physically and emotionally through these trying times. Connecting with young people and with each other is so important…
After three months as MTC’s executive director, I am settling in and beginning to truly understand the impact this organization has had on the youth of our community for over 23 years. I am inspired every day by the dedicated supporters, volunteers, and staff of this organization. As a Bay Area native and a long-time…
