I have been a CAP mentor since 2001. CAP matches adults from the community with students in the public schools to meet for one hour a week. I have had CAP pals who simply needed a friend, others who had severe deficits in reading, others who needed support while going through family changes. Each and every one of these students brought joy to my life. At CAP they talk about the 'power of an hour' - and it couldn't be more true. Two of my CAP pals, who I've kept in contact with are now independent, thriving college students. To think that I may have played even a small role in that humbles me and makes me thankful to CAP to have the opportunity to get to see young people become contributing members of our community.
I have also volunteered with the Girls for a Change Conference - what an inspiring day to hear young women who want to make a difference in the world and are starting in their own communities .
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- EIN 36-3501185
- (406) 587-3840
- 400 E Babcock St Bozeman MT 59715 USA
- www.allthrive.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Adult & Child Matching Programs, Child Abuse Prevention, Children & Youth, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Family Services, Human Services
Mission: For all children to have the opportunity to grow, succeed, and become valuable members of our community.
Programs: School based services: the child advancement project ("cap"), established in 1989, matches nurturing community volunteer mentors who provide support and encouragement to children grades k-12. These cap mentors work one-on-one with children to increase academic and social competency and to enhance opportunities for academic challenge. Cap mentors help students establish meaningful goals and develop a belief in their individual uniqueness and their ability to shape their own futures. The parent liaison program, established in 1995, encourages a strong link between home and school to enable parents and teachers become partners to nurture children's success. Parent liaisons are professionals who work as part of a school team.
parent programs: thrive's parent place program, established in 1997, provides education, information, support, and resources to all parents to support healthy child growth and development and help local families thrive. The partnership project, designed in 1994, nurtures young families through thrive's home visiting program where participating families receive parent education, life skills, assistance accessing community resources, and encouragement to grow.
girls for a change: girls for a change, established in 1998, inspires girls to create change in themselves, each other, and the world around the. This program offers opportunities for girls grades 8-12 to empower themselves to embrace their future and feel confident in their ability to create and contribute to the world they want. In addition to girls for a change, thrive operates a local girls on the run chapter which, since 2012, has provided an opportunity for local girls grades 3-5 to build self-esteem and gain leadership skills while training to finish a 5k race.