“Being alone really sucks, you just feel so sad, you feel so empty. You don’t feel like you belong. I am so thankful for her (my mentor) because if it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Having that one adult to talk to is really good because they can help you through your problems…She really made me taller I guess you could say.”- Aranza (student) “I saw the sign on the fence and I felt it was something I could do to make a difference …3 years down the road now together and we are pretty comfortable with each other. I am loving all of our time together and look forward to being friends always. I would say that the one hour, one day a week commitment has been life changing for me and hopefully for her too.”- Janna (mentor)
