When George and Traci Ismert couldn't have children of their own, they began volunteering at Cornerstones of Care and later became mentors. Now, they help our youth navigate the ups and downs of life and have even started a fundraiser for us.
A former mentor turned foster parent, Ray Fuller began mentoring again at age 72 to stay connected with today's children.
In Missouri's eastern Jackson County, 9.81% of the population is uninsured. In fact, in all of Jackson County, there is only one primary care physician for every 1,310 residents. Lack of access to healthcare causes children and young adults to miss out on basic preventative care. We're trying to change that.
Many of the youth waiting for a mentor rarely have visitors or leave campus. They long for a friend who is theirs and theirs alone. As Coleen soon learned, becoming a mentor is a very real opportunity to not only change the life of a child, but to have yours changed as well.
Lauren Collins oversees our 22-unit Pathways transitional living apartment building for youth aged 16-22 in Wichita, Kan. Learn more about her history, experience and what drives her passion.
