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The Quiet Rock Stars

Hero. Advocate. Champion. Family. These are the words used by others to describe who our mentors really are. You would never know it walking past them on the street. They are the most unassuming of rock stars, the humblest of superheroes. Say “thank you,” and most of them smile sheepishly, and insist that your gratitude […]

Baseline Normal

by Billy Cole The teenage years are never easy. Even with a supportive family to guide you through the challenges of peer pressure, academic pressure, personal anxieties, and hormonal imbalances…the teenage years aren’t easy. Even when discipline is fair; when criticism is constructive; when the family budget allows for three nutritious meals a day…the teenage […]

Parent Perspectives: Carol & Dan

For parents like Carol and Dan*, Mentoring Plus is like no other program out there, and it’s made a huge difference in their lives. Their adopted daughter Nicole* enrolled in 2010, at age 14; seeking help with behavioral, social, and academic issues. She had tried many other programs, but Mentoring Plus was the only one […]

Oh What a Night!

Oh, what a night! Mentoring Plus held its Annual Seeds of Hope Award banquet on Friday, April 4, 2014, and honored the outgoing President of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Steve Stevens, for his contributions to the improvement of our community. Over 200 guests sipped cocktails and enjoyed the pleasant music from guitarist/vocalist […]