Partnership Spotlight:  Matt and James. 

"My experience [mentoring] James has exceeded my expectations," says Matt. "Here I thought I would be the one imparting the knowledge and experience, but James has taught me much more than I ever expected about just being yourself and not allowing others to influence you."
Matt and James have changed each others lives.
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President Obama Celebrates National Mentoring Month

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated National Mentoring Month by emphasizing the importance of being a caring adult in the life of a child at an event held at the White House on January 20, 2010.

President Obama issued a call to action for more Americans to mentor, stating that "…if compassionate, committed adults are willing to step up, then think about the incredible impact that we can have. Think about the potential that we will discover, and the talent that we will nurture, and the lives that we can turn around, and the effect that we can have on our schools and our communities and the future of this country. That's the power of mentoring. That's the purpose of what all of you are doing across America."

View the video, celebrating National Mentoring Month at the White House.

View the transcript of remarks by the President and First Lady in honor of National Mentoring Month.