Inspire Others, Inspire Yourself!

Welcome to the official blog for the Alexandria Mentoring Partnership in Alexandria, Virginia! The purpose of this blog is two fold: inspire and be inspired.


For those of you who are already mentors, you already know both the joys as well as the challenges of this important role. Share your moments: the"aha!"'s,the"hahaha!"'s, as well as the "oh no!"'s.Use this forum as your virtual mentor community: find the courage you might need to keep going or encourage others with your own experiences. Through one another's anecdotes, videos, and photos - we can more deeply connect in order to effectively empower our youth!

For those of you who want to be a mentor, WELCOME! This forum is a place to learn more about the mentoring experience. Please take some time to read the posts, watch a couple of videos, or peruse the pictures. The hope is that you will find this blog provides you with a realistic perspective on mentoring (both the challenges and the victories) as well as a clear way on how you can become involved in the life of a child this year.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Roxana, 2009 SOHO Graduate:


“Whoa baby! Whoa Baby!” Were the first words I yelled when I saw my new room. What’s in the room you ask? A super cool new bunk bed, a totally awesome blue desk, a colorful lamp, and the best, most creative storage crate you’ve ever seen!

Every Thursday after school, I cleared my schedule for my favorite program – which is of course, SOHO. The memories and friendships I made while learning how to mix colors, how to design accessories for my room, and how to stay healthy are unforgettable. My memory book holds pictures of the tea party, the night the Sisters of Mercy came to talk about hygiene, and a funny picture with my mentor and family on family night.

But the memories don’t stop there. How could I forget the time when my mentor, Sheri had a pizza party for me and my friends on my birthday. Sheri made me wear a crown and brought my favorite – ice cream cake!

But the very best thing about SOHO was making friends… the kind that last a lifetime.

Photo caption: Roxana and her friends on her birthday.

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