FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
| Date: |
January
19, 2010 |
| Contact: |
Mary Ellen de la Pena
Youth Mentoring Consortium
Kitsap County Department of Personnel and Human Services |
| Phone: |
360-337-4878 |
| No: |
2010-06 |
Inspirational speaker featured at
Kitsap Mentoring Celebration
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What: |
Kitsap Mentoring
Celebration |
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When: |
Tuesday, January 26th
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
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Where: |
Crossroads Neighborhood
Church
7555 Old Military Road, Bremerton |
Port Orchard) – January is National and
Kitsap County Mentoring Month. The Kitsap Mentoring Celebration
recognizes this designation, and provides an excellent opportunity for
the community to learn about mentoring programs and other youth
development activities.
The celebration is Tuesday, January 26th at the Crossroads Neighborhood
Church (7555 Old Military Road NE in Bremerton) and begins at 5:00 PM.
Bob Mortimer, a nationally known speaker, delivers the keynote address.
Mr. Mortimer, a Gig Harbor resident, is an inspirational speaker,
husband, father of three and a triple amputee. He shares his humorous
and inspiring story in a unique presentation that youth, as well as
parents, educators, youth service providers, mentors and interested
community members find informative and interesting.
The Kitsap Mentoring Celebration is organized by the Kitsap Youth
Mentoring Consortium and co-sponsored by Kitsap County Commission on
Children and Youth and Kitsap Tobacco Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse
Prevention Coalition. Along with Mr. Mortimer’s presentation the event
features information about local mentoring programs and youth
development opportunities. For more information about the event, and
mentoring in Kitsap County, call 360-337-4878 or visit
www.kitsapmentoring.org.
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