Walmart donates $1,000 to Community Connections Mentoring program

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS MENTORING PRESS RELEASE

Community Connections Mentoring has received a $1,000 grant from Walmart Distribution Center. The money will be used for Impact, a youth development program conducted by the mentoring organization.

 Impact involves mentors and children from kindergarten through seventh grade in activities to teach skills for success in life, said Angela Hipp, Community Connections Mentoring coordinator.

 “We are thrilled to support your work in our communities and share your desire to provide local impact,” reads a statement from The Walmart Community Grants Team.

 Impact is also made possible by North Platte Public Schools, which provide referrals to the program, and North Platte Senior Center, which provides meeting space.

 The program teaches decision making skills, appreciation for others, overcoming obstacles, communicating effectively, resolving conflicts, etc.

 The grant will be used to purchase food and supplies for monthly Impact meetings.

 Other local businesses are invited to partner with Community Connections Mentoring by providing educational tours and supplemental activities. For information call 696-0975.

 Anyone interested in becoming a mentor or in enrolling a child in Community Connections Mentoring programs may complete an application available at www.CommunityConnectionsLC.org/mentoring-1