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Noah and Joel

1/20/2023

 
     This past year, a 13-year old boy named Noah was matched with a youthful senior. The mentor, Joel, is a hardworking, kind man who is teaching Noah handyman skills, a strong work ethic, and to be more respectful of others. He bought an old 1973 Ford lawnmower at the beginning of the summer and fixed it up. He taught Noah how to mow lawns well and helped him develop a customer base. They found a used car they plan to fix up together this winter in time for him to start learning how to drive. He took him to the DMV and got the paperwork to get his driver’s permit too.
     
​     Noah’s mom has noticed her son is generally happier, more respectful, and is learning friendship and valuable life skills. Noah is also learning that chores can be fun and feels a sense of accomplishment when a task is completed. Mom says, “He is a different kiddo since meeting Joel. God has brought us an absolute angel just when we needed it most.” 
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Marlee & Rue

7/1/2022

 
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Watching your child struggle with certain things can be tough. Sometimes they need someone besides a parent to be a part of their lives. We reached out to Mentor Squad and it has been a game changer for Marlee. Her mentor Rue is a sweetheart and really helps guide her to making the right decisions. Marlee looks forward to their weekly Wednesday meetings. Rue has become a part of our family. Shopping, bowling, baking, walking her dog and talking are just some of the things they have enjoyed together. Most importantly, Marlee has a forever friend in Rue to confide in and look up to.

-Marlee's mom
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Meet the married mentors

11/1/2021

 
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​Trent and Kelsey are a married couple who volunteered to become mentors to youth in the Bismarck-Mandan area. They were matched respectively with Kaiden and Michaela - who happen to be brother and sister! The couple have been great mentors to Kaiden and Michaela. They get to have fun as a group, and have the opportunity to spend quality one-onone time with their mentees.

From the grandparents
As grandparents raising grandchildren, we find ourselves lacking the youthful energy the children need. The Mentor Squad brought Trent and Kelsey into our lives at just the right time. The kids love spending time with them. They have enjoyed swimming, going to the zoo, bowling, learning about hunter safety, playing board games, and playing at the park and playground. The mentors add so much to our family and have brought a wonderful, positive presence into our lives. We are truly blessed to be involved in this program.
​- Grandparents Kris and Kevin
From the mentees
“Being with Trent is the most fun I've had in my entire childhood! He is really cool and likes a lot of the same things that I do, and teaches me to do things that I have never done before.” - Kaiden

​“Kelsey is fun and plays with me, she asks what I want to do and does the girly things with me that I like to do.” - Michaela
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Kaeli & Erica

6/4/2021

 
Erica and Kaeli have been matched for five years. Kaeli loves trying new things with Erica, such as going to new restaurants that she's never been to before or going out for ice cream.

Kaeli is going to be getting her permit soon; with the help of Erica she will be driving like a pro in no time. Some of the things they love about each other is being able to have another support person in their lives. Erica has loved watching Kaeli become the woman she is today over the past five years and Kalie loves that Erica goes with her on new adventures every time they hang out. When they want a relaxing day they do each other's nails and watch movies.
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Braun and the boys

3/6/2020

 
Braun has been matched with twin brothers Deakon and Talon for the last two years. Mom says, “He has gone above and beyond the call of a Big Brother. It warms my heart that someone with their own family and busy life, has taken the time to teach my boys how to be good people.

​"I thought when I signed up for this mentor program, it would be a great opportunity for me to help someone else. To be honest, I have learned and gotten so much out of this amazing program! I strongly suggest anyone that has a little free time to jump in and get involved with BisMan Mentor Squad." -Braun
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