A BIG congratulations to Augustine and Meliki who just completed the Pave the Way Mentoring Program after a year-long match!

These two formed a great friendship throughout this past year. Meliki made big progress in his goals of finding a soccer team (he plays for his high school team AND a local league) and improving his grades in math (he aced Algebra One!).

When asked about the mentoring program, Meliki shared, “Many people who aren’t from here would love to try new food, going to soccer games, and just going places. This time a year ago, I felt I was in the dark. Now I see light.”

Thanks, Rachel VanDyke, for doing such great work with mentors and mentees!