Do you ever look back and say: “I wish I would’ve had (fill in the blank) while growing up.”
A non-profit organization in Los Angeles is doing just that, filling that void and providing youth with some of the essential needs that play a big role in their upbringing. A positive male figure, good influencers, valuable friendship and community is what Good City Mentors provides for youth in L.A.
The Good City Mentors program works in a one-on-one model; one mentor, one mentee. The initiative was founded by Brian Larrabee, a former pro basketball player and actor who, on the search for his next venture, synced all of his talents to meet a need.
Mentors and mentees build a relationship based on friendship values. The pairs meet on a weekly basis, keep constant conversation via phone or text, follow up on school progress and get together for bigger activities.
Like CarniBall, a three-on-three celebrity basketball game that took place during a carnival in the heart of Hollywood.
But what’s most important is that the mentees learn imperative values that play a big role in forming their identity.
Good City Mentor’s looks to expand and open their program to mentor girls in the near future.
To find out how you can be part of the change and become a mentor, visit their website www.goodcitymentors.org and find out how you can get involved.
