Cortland Community Mentors Celebrate Mentoring Month with #80for80 Campaign

January marks the 15th annual National Mentoring Month, and Cortland Community Mentors (Cortland YWCA, Cortland Prevention Resources, and Access to Independence) in collaboration with Cortland Area Communities That Care are participating in this campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities … Continued

Learn How to Be a Mentor!

What Role Does a Mentor Play? Friend: Mentors and mentees will do things together that are fun and engaging! Role Model: Mentors are expected to set a good example for their mentees! Motivator: Mentors will help their mentees make positive … Continued

New Session of Strengthening Families Starting Soon!

Have you ever thought about your family tree?  Not just the names of the people, but the characteristics of those people as well. Were they loving? Were they funny? Did they help out each other? In the Strengthening Families program, … Continued

Mini Golf Under Black Lights? You Bet!!

The end of the semester party for our mentors and youth was a “glowing” success. All the kids and mentors in our Compass program enjoyed a mini golf outing complete with black lights, dinner and ice cream. More importantly, kids … Continued