Posted on January 15, 2018
at 3:37 pm byDCAS /
Leadership
We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth. Now I’m rarely an initiator of nurturing acts, but I couldn’t help but to reflect on the MANY hug requests from teens this week! (Teens who... Read More
In the beginning of the school year, Roger did not want any part of our Real Awesome Men Mentoring Program. He would sit at his desk with one angry mean frown, just mad at the world. Without budging, he would make his body as hard as a rock and would…
Posted on January 15, 2018
at 2:33 pm byDCAS /
Leadership
In my short four years of mentoring, especially in the city of Chicago I tend to hear this alot, “Our kids need mentoring the most!” Do I argue with this no, however I have never discriminated against who needs mentoring more than others. You see if you left it up…
Posted on January 15, 2018
at 11:13 am byDCAS /
Leadership
“Awww how amazing it is to see a young woman give back to other young women & men!” “Ari, I love what you do and I need you in my daughter’s life!” “Ari why are you always with teens, are you a teacher?” “Ari how did you get to where…