In The News

Unfortunately,the budget impasse continues in Warwick. The Warwick Mentor Program remains unfunded and there are no indications of a quick fix on the horizon.  Our fundraising campaign has raised just over $15,000 of the $102,000 that was cut.  Needless to say, it’s been a really difficult few months financially for us. We are so grateful to everyone who has contributed so far!

As you know, we chose to launch the program for our existing mentors and mentees on schedule… How could we tell 160 kids they aren’t a priority? We are, however, unable to provide the full compliment of services without funding. So far that has meant not adding any new mentors to Warwick (to date we’ve directed about a dozen volunteers interested in mentoring in Warwick to other programs in neighboring communities).

And now active mentoring pairs will start to feel the pinch of our budget constraints. Sadly, we are unable to organize Holiday Parties this year due to the enormous time it takes to coordinate them at every single Warwick elementary and middle school. Mentors and mentees are welcome to celebrate the holidays in their own special ways (a special treat, an exchange of small inexpensive gifts, etc.) during their individual mentoring sessions prior to the holiday break.

We appreciate your support and will continue to keep you up to date on the status of the budget issue in Warwick as well as opportunities to advocate for the restoration of funding to the Mayor, City Council and School Committee.