Teen center matches students with mentors

On December 10, 2015, Escon­dido native Elana Karoly (Osslund), opened Go2Grow Teen Center in Es­condido.

The Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was attended by over 100 community members including the Es­condido Chamber of Commerce, local business owners, councilmen John Mas­son and Ed Gallo, and Mayor Sam Abed.

This non-profit mentoring center has a unique approach for teens ages 12-18 by matching their students with a mentor, ages 22-32, who guide their students to build life goals including a passion for a career path they choose.

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Karoly and her mentors are all vol­unteers, and the tuition is $25/ month for weekly one-on-one mentor ses­sions.

 

There is a huge opportunity to highly impact a local organization right here in downtown Escondido for a minimal contribution. To become a monthly “Virtual Impact Partner” donate to Go2Grow at www.go2grow.net/vip. Although the minimum donation re­quest is $10/ month, you can sponsor a student’s tuition for $25/ month or make a one-time large donation. The program is currently funded through the summer.