Best Friends Mentoring Program

Mission

Western Wellness Foundation Inc. was founded in 1995. Today, our mission is making a positive difference in children and families, one at a time. We serve the eight-county region of southwest North Dakota. The Best Friends Mentoring Program is the main program of Western Wellness, which holds the 501(c)3 status for all its programs.

Causes

Federated Giving Programs , Philanthropy

Programs

School-based mentoring: the mentor meets with the mentee at school, usually during the student's lunch time, to eat together and play on the playground or read or have computer time. Community-based mentoring: the mentor and mentee meet together outside of school time to enjoy activities together. Literacy Mentoring: the mentor provides encouragement, support and tutoring to the mentee during the school day.

Demographics

at-risk youth, ages 6-16, in the 8 county region of southwest North Dakota.

Areas

8 counties of southwest North Dakota