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Can you see yourself being that person for somebody else?
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In partnership with Goodwill Industries, B.L.E.S.S.E.D. Ministries, Inc. (BMI) is seeking mentors for its Adult One-to-One Mentoring Program, designed to assist formally incarcerated individuals who reside in the Essex County, New Jersey community by matching them with outstanding community leaders, known as Mentors.
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What is a mentor? A mentor is a trusted counselor and guide, who helps and directs another individual's development, knowing that a person who receives direction and encouragement has a greater chance of success.
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BMI's 3 Mentorship Goals are:
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- Reduce Recidivism – Mentors will encourage mentees will become productive members of society through competitive employment and not return to prison.
- Secure/Maintain Employment – Mentees will be coached and encouraged during the job search process, secure employment, maintain the position successfully and encouraged to grow in their career.
- Positive Relationships Created/Maintained – Mentees will be encouraged to cultivate beneficial, positive relationships and reduce their interaction with those who through their negative influence may increase the chance of recidivism.
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Submit your application via email to contact@blessedministriesinc.org or fax to 877-516-2536.
Otherwise, please mail your application to:
BLESSED Ministries - PO Box 1097 South Orange, NJ 07079
For more information, contact 973-327-4747 or email contact@blessedministriesinc.org
*Mentors must be 21 yrs or older and able to commit to contact with Mentee one hour a week via phone or in person or for a minimum of 4 hours per month for 6 months.
"A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself."
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***Mentors assist in building communities by reducing recidivism***
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MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
"It's amazing. When I look at my journey through life, I often reflect and thank the Lord for my Mentors. Without them, I would not be where I am today. As a young man, I lacked focus and the faith to see God's will and purpose for my life. I was often treated as an outcast. However, the Lord sent great and successful mentors into my life, who took an interest in my personal and professional life. They exposed me to a wealth of knowledge that I would not have received from school or my up bringing. We have transitioned from mentors, to partners, to friends. 'Be not hearers of the Word, but doers also. Faith without works is dead.'
The commitment to help someone become better than yourself is a true meaning of giving.
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God Bless,
Sean LaCon
Executive Director
BLESSED Ministries, Inc.
