BETTER, BRIGHTER FUTURES

The Connection Program is where you can make different daily with youth in community. 

 We pair adult mentor or volunteers, with children. This program provides valuable relationships for youth who needs it most.

Outings are weekly, and or monthly. 

Are you interested in becoming a MENTOR? 

Through "Meals with Mentors," participants gain critical social skills, such as communication, table etiquette, and the shared experience of dining with others, all of which contribute to building their confidence. 

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Cobi the Emotional Support Animal helps alleviate the symptoms of multiple conditions. These include providing help with depression, anxiety, and other social disorders with youths in community. Cobi have also known to be successful in helping children cope with autism. Learn more about Cobi the  Emotional Support Pet Call today schedule a visit with Cobi. 

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What Does it Take to Become a Successful Mentor or Volunteer?

There’s no one right way to be a good mentor to the youths in the community. Everyone has their own style when communicating with and leading children.

However, some of the best mentors possess the following qualities:

• Like spending time with kids
• Enjoy listening
• Are responsible for their own and others’ safety
• Have strong problem-solving skills
• Have great communication skills
• Want to give back to their community and help others.

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 Each year more than 11,000 kids are served through the foster care system in Maryland alone. Many of these kids are taken to a foster home with no belongings or a few items thrown into a trash bag. The Feel Comfortable Bag  provides placement bags to be given to kids at time of a placement. It’s important to give them a good quality bag to reassure them that they or their belongings are NOT disposable.

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Part of the role of the Shanell Nicole Foundation is to help provide youths in the community with what they need to be better prepared for their school day. The goal is to see students thrive, while building strong peer relationships, and having an overall positive school experience. For many students, this is not possible because they cannot afford the items necessary to take care of their physical hygiene needs. 

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Why backpacks matter  

Each August, we provide brand new, name brand tennis shoes, sweatshirts, school supplies & backpacks to more than 200 kids who are impacted by foster care or adoption.

To sponsor items or volunteer for this event, please reach out to programs@ info@ShanellNicoleFoundation.com

Thank you to all who donate or volunteer to help us provide such valuable resources in helping kids go back to school with dignity.

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