Patch Match: Kids 'n Kinship Seeks Mentors for Youth

Editor's note: Most weeks, Lakeville Patch will post the profile of a child who is on the waiting list for a mentor through Kids 'n Kinship, an Dakota County-based organization that matches kids in the south metro with adult mentors.

First name: Donnie
    
Age: 6
 
Interests: Donnie enjoys writing, playing games and learning to read.
 
Personality/Characteristics: Donnie is talkative, polite, and likes to visit.  He lives with his single parent mom, brother and sister in Apple Valley.  
 
Goals/Dreams: Donnie is in 1st grade this fall – and his wish is to go to a park with a bouncy house or slide!
 
Looking for: A positive male role model - Donnie says he would like to get to know a mentor, visit parks, bike and play catch.

For More Information: This child is one of 57 children currently waiting for a mentor through Kids ‘n Kinship, a private non-profit serving Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount in Dakota County for 39 years. If you're interested in becoming a mentor, you're invited to attend an information session on Aug. 18, 6-6:45 p.m. at the Galaxie Library in Apple Valley. Mentors can volunteer as individuals, couples, or families for weekly fun and enriching activities at home or in the community on their own schedules.

Contact coordinator Ingrid Henry at 952-891-3885 or ihkinship@aol.com to RSVP. To learn more about mentoring, visit the Kids 'n Kinship website.