Feeling supported in a year of upheaval and uncertainty “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou In the non-profit world, as in business, we often talk about the numbers. How many young people were served?…
Intergenerational relationships between adolescents and older adults are a win-win. According to Rita Hitching, MTC Board Member and founder of Teenbrain, teenagers who have a relationship with an older caring adult demonstrate greater empathy and willingness to help others, have higher self-esteem, and are more positive in their outlook. And, older adults who interact with…
Relationships matter in this time of joy and giving Jenny and Emily bonded instantly when they were matched two years ago. They immediately found that they had much in common – a mutual interest in education, shared family birthdays, and a similar style. Initially Jenny wanted a mentor so she could try new things and…
In a year of “differences,” we see one constant – helping students through challenges. We’ve all had challenges and MTC’s tutoring program is no exception as we navigate a new type of tutoring. We are grateful for the patience and perseverance of our new and existing tutors as we learn together how best to help…
MTC’s Fall Fundraiser has been cancelled. We will miss seeing you all and sharing stories of compassion, learning, and perseverance. Instead, we are looking ahead… to 2021 when MTC will celebrate our 25th Anniversary! Until then, staff and volunteers are focused on meeting the new needs of students adapting to distance learning, social distancing, and…
MTC is excited to announce our Remote Tutoring Program which will be launched this month in Mountain View Whisman and Los Altos schools. Thanks to the dedication of tutors, staff and students during our spring and summer pilot, and a task force determined to outline the best possible programs to help our local students during…
