Community Corner
Mentor Spunky 5-Year-Old Annie
Each week, Apple Valley Patch will post the profile of a child on the waiting list for a mentor with Kids 'n Kinship, an Apple Valley-based organization that matches kids with adult mentors.
First name: Annie
Age: 5
Interests: Annie enjoys reading, arts and crafts, going to parks, baking, animals, movies and going to the zoo or a museum.
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Personality: Annie is a fun and spunky girl who has a lot of energy and is always smiling and singing.
Goals/Dreams: Annie wishes that she could fly like a bird.
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Looking For: A mentor couple who can help her build self-confidence and trust in adults, especially in men.
For More Information: Annie is one of almost 60 children waiting for a mentor through , a private nonprofit serving Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount in Dakota County for 39 years. If you're interested in becoming a mentor, you're invited to attend an information session from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville. Mentors can volunteer as individuals, couples, or families for weekly fun and enriching activities at home or in the community on their own schedules.
Contact coordinator Ingrid Henry at 952-891-3885 or ihkinship@aol.com to RSVP. To learn more about mentoring, visit the Kids 'n Kinship website.
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