REMINDER TO YOUTH

Sign up is now underway for the spring session of the City of Buffalo’s Youth Mentoring Program 

The program will take place on Mondays, beginning Monday, April 21st 

Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon today encouraged City youth, ages 7 to 17, to sign up for the Spring Session of the Youth Mentoring Program in the City of Buffalo, which starts on Monday, April 21st.   The program continues every Monday through Monday, May 12th.   This session is part of Mayor Scanlon’s strong commitment to provide youth with impactful supports outside of the classroom.

The spring session begins on Monday, April 12th, and continues every Monday through May 12th. It will take place at the Peter Machnica Community Center, located at 1799 Clinton Street in Buffalo, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. At each session, participants will be greeted by a dedicated group of mentors who will help guide, motivate and inspire them in a safe and equitable environment.

During the program, staff from the Department of Community Services and the Division of Recreation will help facilitate practical lessons for participants, customize fitness activities, and form valuable connections with them to help them thrive and succeed in life.

In addition to mentoring, the program offers at least 30-minutes of drills and skills with intentional coaching, free snacks and beverages, free books, crafts, career exploration and counseling services. The program is presented by Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon and the City of Buffalo, Buffalo Police Department, the Police Athletic League of Buffalo and KeyBank.  For more information about the program, contact Ryan Courton at 716.851.9689 or rcourton@buffalony.gov.