New York State Mentoring Program

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NYSMP and Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (ESBOCES) partnered to create a student/staff mentoring program. Click the link to learn more.

ESBOCES Launches Student-Staff Mentoring Program Agency partners with NYS Mentoring Program to train participants

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The NYSMP thanks Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Executive Director and valued NYS Mentor Vanessa Pino Lockel for profiling the Brentwood Union Free School District High School's Latina Mentoring Program in her February newsletter.

Vanessa is in her second year as a volunteer mentor at this program. She along with the other mentors share wisdom, experience and their greatest gift time with the student mentees!

February Newsletter Catch up on the latest at CCE Suffolk!   February 2024 Executive Director Highlight   Chris Pickerell, CCE Suffolk Marine Program Director, Testifies Before Congress Chris Pickerell, Director of the M

Happy Healthy New Year to you and your family!

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Westbury High School Peer Mentoring spent their last meeting with Mentors and Mentees building gingerbread houses at the holiday party! Also, in invited were the My Brother's Keeper advisors who participated in the festivities too.

Happy Holidays to all!

The holidays came early for residents at Hempstead Assisted Living when Uniondale School District , Latina Mentoring Program (LMI) joined forces with Latina Moms Connect, Inc. to deliver some holiday cheer!

The theme for the Mentees this month is Relationship Building via Community and wow did they do a wonderful job putting this into action with the support of . The greatest lesson of service is when you do something for others you gain more than you give.

Join us in congratulating Vanessa Pino Lockel , Committee Member, Latina Mentoring Initiative at New York State Mentoring Program, New York State Mentoring Program Mentor and CEO of Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County on her well deserved spot in the City and State NY, Above and Beyond list of NYS’s top 40 Gen Xers!

Vanessa pours her heart, soul, and time into the many organizations she supports throughout the state and this honor aptly recognizes these efforts. The NYSMP is proud to call Vanessa Mentor and friend, Bravo!



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If you are seeking ways to donate this holiday season consider supporting Hispanic Counseling Center annual gift drive. Amazon wish list link below. Deadline Thursday, December 14th to ensure presents are delivered on time. Thank you! 🎁

HCC Children Holiday List | Amazon Gift List

🍁Wishing all those who celebrate a Thanksgiving filled with health, happiness, and gratitude from the New York State Mentoring Program.

🍁Tis the season of gratitude and joy! The NYSMP's Latina Mentoring Initiative (LMI) at High School launched for the 23/24 school year last month and we could not be more thankful!

🍁Under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Estrella Olivares-Orellana, Director of Multilingual Learners the LMI continues strong in its' second year. Thanks Dr. Olivares-Orellana, Uniondale Administrators, valued Mentors and awesome Mentees for your dedication to the program.

This years theme for World Kindness Day is “Be Kind Wherever Possible.”. We could not agree more and would like take this sentiment beyond the day and into the year ahead!

There are a million ways to be kind here are some ideas:

*Volunteer
*Surprise someone with a visit or phone call.
*Give a hug
*Listen to someone who needs an ear
*Send a positive note/text
*Help someone out without them asking

What is your favorite way to share and show kindness? How will you show it today? Tell us in the chat!

📢The NYSMP in partnership with John W. Dodd Middle School, Freeport NY is seeking Mentors for their Latina Mentoring Program. Apply today by clicking the link below.

⭐Change a Life, Be a Mentor!



https://www.ny.gov/programs/new-york-state-mentoring-program

“There’s no such thing as a vote that doesn't matter.” —Barack Obama

Today is Election Day 2023✅! Get out there and make your voice heard through the power of voting.

Your vote, your voice.

🎉It is the most wonder time of year at NYSMP, Peer Mentor training season!

Regional Director Diane Andoscia Urso was Bay Shore School District, Bay Shore High School last month training Peer Support students in mentoring best practices as part of their leadership retreat.

NYSMP trains Peer Mentors throughout the state and no group is too big nor too small. If your district has a program or is interested in developing a one please contact the NYSMP by click the link in our bio.

Peer Mentoring positively changes the culture and climate of the school. All students can benefit from the kind and supportive ear of a trained peer mentor. Let's talk about how NYSMP can support your district today!

Today is National Stress Relief Day.

Being stressed out can look different for everyone, some folks overeat, some are frazzled and short-tempered, and others can get overwhelmed, and stop doing everything.

What is true for all of us, long-term stress impacts our physical and mental health. That is why it is so important we engage in positive activities that help manage our stressors.

There are so many things we can do each day to lower our stress and become more resilient. Today we are sharing 4 of our favorite stress reliving tips that we hope you will give a try.

Comment below with your favorite stress reliever 👇🏽 let's see how many great ideas we can compile together!

🍁“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

🍁November is National Gratitude Month! The NYS Mentoring Program (NYSMP) is infinitely grateful for our amazing volunteer Mentors, Schools, Partners and student Mentees! There is no us without YOU and we thank you all!

🍁This month the NYSMP challenges you to write down 3 things you are grateful for everyday!

🍁Let's start now, below share today's 3 things you are grateful for today!

One of the worst days in America’s history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans’ history. We’ll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice.

—President George W. Bush at the Pentagon in 2008

Happy Labor Day! May today be filled with celebration, relaxation, and a shared sense of gratitude for those who work hard every day.

Raise your hand if you like ice cream🤚🏽...now raise both if you like banana splits 🙌🏽!

If you answered yes to both questions today is your lucky day because it happens to be National Banana Split Day🍌🍨

Grab a spoon, bowl, ice cream and some bananas and make yourself a big ole banana split. Ice cream always tastes best when shared so bring two spoons and your BFF.

Have a yummy Banana Split Day!

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This is your mid-week reminder that no matter how bleak or hopeless things might seem right now, it will be okay. *You* will be okay. 😌💕

In the meantime, please reach out for if you need it. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.

🎨: Positively Present

Bright Futures serves NYS youth ages birth-21 years of age with a qualifying condition. Please contact Bright Futures for the complete list of services.

Today on Juneteenth, the day we celebrate the end of slavery, the day we memorialize those who offered us hope for the future and the day when we renew our commitment to the struggle for freedom. —Angela Davis

Today is National Clean up Your Room Day! Parents and Guardians everywhere are happily celebrating today with their kiddos ;)

Make cleaning fun! Put on your favorite playlist and get going! 🎵🧹🧽