President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden have challenged us to assist others who aspire to improve their lives. They have called upon all Americans to think beyond themselves and to find ways to make the lives of others better. In keeping with the spirit of President Obama and Vice-President Biden, I am calling upon all brothers to join in the efforts of Alpha Phi Alpha and give some time to mentor a young black male. National and state statistics confirm that children who are mentored are more likely to improve in school and in their relationships with family and peers.
These same students are 52% less likely to skip school and 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs. Students who are successful in school are less likely to drop out, become pregnant, abuse drugs or become involved in criminal activity. Additionally, students who have a mentor benefit in other ways:
- Have greater sense of security
- Opportunity to build and nurture a positive new relationship
- Presents an opportunity to develop communication skills when sharing personal experiences and ideas with mentor
- Exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences
- Exposure to an additional loving and caring adult
- Improved attitude regarding school and careers
- Improved behavior in school
- Willingness to accept challenges
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