Miles Ahead, a non-profit 501 (c)(3), has just launched the Miles Ahead Mentoring Alliance (MAMA).
MAMA bridges faith-based resources with community mentoring programs to help meet the needs of our county's under supported and disadvantaged youth.
| 2007 Mentor Trainings | ||
| Friday, September 28 | 7-9 | PM |
| Friday, October 26 | 7-9 | PM |
| Saturday, November 10 | 7-9 | PM |
The San Diego Story
* 15,000 youth arrests per year
* 7,000 children in foster care
* 4,000 juveniles on probation
* 2,500 alternative education students
* 70% of children of prisoners end up in prison without intervention
Children with mentors are...
* 52% less likely to skip school
* 46% less likely to use drugs
* 33% less likely to engage in violence
* 27% less likely to begin drinking