Congresswoman Frederica Wilson

Representing the 24th District of Florida

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Commemorates January as "National Mentoring Month"

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson introduced H.Res.64, which commemorates January as "National Mentoring Month."  
 
Established in 2002, National Mentoring Month pays tribute to the men and women who enrich the lives of young people and encourages more Americans to mentor individuals in their communities. Research has proven that young people who are matched with a mentor through a quality mentoring program discover personal strength, make positive choices, and have hope that they too can live the American Dream.

In 1993, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson founded the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, an in-school dropout prevention/mentoring program for boys ages 9-19. The program serves approximately 8,000 boys annually and its goal is to provide young boys with a carefully chartered path to manhood by pairing them with adult mentors whose legitimate success can inspire them to successes of their own.

“In my career as an educator, school principal, and school board member, I know what works in children’s lives. In situations where a young person is missing a consistent, supportive, and loving presence, there is one simple intervention that can make all the difference—a good mentor,” said Congresswoman Wilson. “Mentoring is a powerful and cost effective way to help our youth and our nation succeed.”