A study by Proctor and Gamble of mentoring in Cincinnati schools showed that young people with mentors were more likely to:
- Stay in school
- Attend classes
- Be less disruptive when attending class
- Get better grades
- Go to college
A Ford Foundation study of high school students from families receiving public assistance found that those with mentors were more likely than those without mentors to:
- Graduate from high school
- Enroll in college
- Have fewer children
- Have fewer arrests
- Live without public assistance
- Become involved in community service
- Be hopeful about their future
California Mentor Foundation surveyed 124 mentor programs with 36,251 mentors and 57,659 mentees. The survey showed that:
- 98% stayed in school
- 85% did not use drugs
- 98% Deterred from teen pregnancy
- 98% Did not join a gang
Mentoring is vitally needed and does work. Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado pairs each of our scholars with a mentor to help our scholars reach their education and personal goals. For more information on becoming a volunteer with Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado, please visit our website.