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Make a Difference. Become a Mentor.

August 14, 2009 at 10:15 am by Dan Malloy

Did you know Stamford has a great mentoring program for children? Stamford Mentoring Partnership known as S.T.A.M.P is currently mentoring 33 children throughout the city and already has 50 children on a waiting list for the program.

My Youth Services Bureau is currently looking for adults willing to give an hour a week of their time to volunteer as mentors so we can include more children in the program. Studies have shown that mentees have a better attitude at school and get better grades giving them an all around improved experience at school. Communities with mentoring programs also show a decrease in drug and alcohol use, teen pregnancies, and school drop out rates. The amazing thing about mentoring is that besides the tremendous benefits it has for the mentees it also benefits the adults who participate as mentors.

So if you or someone you know are interested in becoming a mentor please contact Michelle Lappas at mlappas@ci.stamford.ct.us or call 977-0830.

Dan Malloy

Dan Malloy recently completed his fourth term as Mayor of Stamford, Connecticut. Throughout his tenure, he earned people’s respect for his genuine commitment to managing a city government that takes great pride in the citizens it serves and protects. Before he was elected Mayor, Dan served as the Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York, and was subsequently a partner in the Stamford firm of Abate and Fox before committing himself to public service. In 2006, Dan was the Democratic Nominee for Governor recently formed a committee to explore another candidacy for Governor in 2010. Born and raised in Stamford, Dan is the youngest of eight children. He met his wife Cathy while both were attending Boston College. They were married in 1982 and have three sons: Dannel, Ben and Sam.

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meetings are nice.
charcoal filters for everyone are better.
city water NOW is required.

Pleae stop stalling and get us city water NOW

Have you ever showered in bottled water? Washed dishes in bottled water? Washed clothes in bottled water?

Comment by Paula Eppinger — September 5th, 2009 @ 7:01 pm
meetings are nice.

charcoal filters are nicer.

But City Water is required NOW.

Please stop stalling & get it for us NOW.

Have yoiu ever showered in bottled water?
Washed dishe in bottled water?
Washed clothes in bottled water?

Comment by Paula Eppinger — September 5th, 2009 @ 7:06 pm