We kicked off our Year End 2014 campaign in November when we mailed our Community Report. If you missed it, you can read it on our website by clicking on the photo. We appreciate all that our volunteers and donors do to support our mission – whether you volunteer your time, make a financial contribution,…
We’re grateful to be recipients of both the Los Altos Town Crier and the Mountain View Voice Holiday Funds. These Holiday Funds grant 100% of the money they raise to designated local nonprofit organizations that provide services to those that need extra support in our communities. As a recipient of these Holiday Funds, Mentor Tutor…
MTC In The News Holiday Fund: Mentors and students form close bondsVolunteer program pairs local teens with adults for tutoring, support by: Madeleine Gerson Mountain View Voice Originally Published: December 1st, 2014
Myth: “Students in Mountain View and Los Altos don’t need any help, they’re all from affluent families.” Mythbuster Tip: Despite the fact that Mountain View and Los Altos are generally well-off communities, our school districts also educate an underserved, economically disadvantaged segment of the population. For example, 56% of students at Alta Vista High School…
We asked our mentees, “What have you learned from your mentor?” Here are some of their responses: “If I want to achieve my goal for the future to never give up no matter the challenges.” “Your past doesn’t define you. Your past doesn’t control your future, you do.” “Do not worry about the labels instead…
Almost 50 Mentor Tutor Connection volunteers, donors, administrators, staff and Board Members gathered on Monday, September 15, at the home of Bart Nelson to usher in the school year. As guests mingled in the spacious backyard enjoying beverages, appetizers, and conversation, it was clear that excitement was in the air. MTC Board Chair, Sally Meadows,…
