The Little Give

You can never give too little.

Established in 2008, “The Little Give” is Karyo Edelman’s annual corporate social responsibility initiative that dedicates $7,500 in cash and a whole lot of time and energy to three worthy non-profit organizations working to make a difference in the lives of children and youth.

Team 2 – The KidStart Mentoring Program

The KidStart Mentoring Program is operated by PLEA Community Services Society of BC.  KidStart is an awarding winning, CARF accredited, Prevention and Diversion program for kids age 6+ that relies on donations, grants and fundraising activities to exist. Experience and a growing body of research supports the premise that regular time spent one-to-one with a positive adult mentor counteracts risk and supports the protective factors that result in safe, healthy and positive childhood development.  The goal of their mentors is to develop a positive one-to-one relationship with the young person and engage kids in community activities that promote success and achievement.  KidStart is particularly focused on recruiting male mentors as it has 310 kids waiting for a volunteer and 224 of those kids are boys (70%).

June 14, 2009

Team 2 is the KidStart Mentoring Program!

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The KidStart Mentoring Program is operated by PLEA Community Services Society of BC.  KidStart is an awarding winning, CARF accredited, Prevention and Diversion program for kids age 6+ that relies on donations, grants and fundraising activities to exist. Experience and a growing body of research supports the premise that regular time spent one-to-one with a positive adult mentor counteracts risk and supports the protective factors that result in safe, healthy and positive childhood development.  The goal of their mentors is to develop a positive one-to-one relationship with the young person and engage kids in community activities that promote success and achievement.  KidStart is particularly focused on recruiting male mentors as its had 310 kids waiting for a volunteer and 224 of those kids are boys (70%).

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