Read about our mentees listed below, visit their websites, and consider the ways you can help. Many skills, contacts, talents and interests are needed. Your own experience and life skills can help someone who is just starting out. If you can offer business advice or expertise, longer term one-on-one mentoring, or even a one-time telephone consultation, please share your ideas and networking contacts with our mentees listed below.
You can make these connections happen! We would love to hear from you. If you can help, please contact Doreen Berne at the BAF office 516-883-0488, or via email doreen@b-a-f.org
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Alicia Kershaw - Gallop NYC GALLOP NYC is a nonprofit group that provides therapeutic horseback riding in NYC to people who have learning disabilities or are disabled. The riding provides physical, psychological, cognitive and educational therapies that help riders gain skills and have fun in a safe, supportive and dignified manner. Needs: Strategic planning, fundraising, volunteer development and staffing. info@gallopnyc.org www.GALLOPNYC.org |
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Sarah Farzam - Bilingual Birdies Sarah teaches children, toddlers through 5, new languages through fun songs and activities. Professionals sing original songs in Spanish, Mandarin, Hebrew, French and more! Needs: Connections to pre-schools and private parties. sarah@bilingualbirdies.com www.bilingualbirdies.com |
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Jillian White - White Picket Fence Appraisals Real estate appraisal service for large or small entities: trusts and estates, attroneys, tax filings, mortgages, etc. Needs: Links to resources. jwhite@wpfappraisals.com http://www.wpfappraisals.com |
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Jill Richardson: Organized Exccellence Professional organizer for your home or office Needs: contacts with church groups, PTA's or others interested in organization presentations www.organizedexcellence.com |
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Jodi Kelly: Single Parent Network A non-profit organization created to help single parents and their children, offering free workshops in parenting, financial strategies and career counseling. echotheatreco@yahoo.com |
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Glenton Davis: Soul Pop University Creative Entrepreneurship program in high schools to encourage students to consider a career in the music arts. Needs: Contacts at schools to bring this program to New York's youth. www.soulpopuniversity.com |
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Karen Hinds - Workplace Success Group Employee development firm specializing in emerging talent; workshops for college grads and new employees to train them in successful business practices and etiquette. Needs: Contacts with colleges and businesses where these workshops can be presented. karen@workplacesuccess.com www.workplacesuccess.com |
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George Goss & Audra Moore - E.din Naturals / Munchies Cookies All natural vegan oatmeal cookies and snack items. Needs: Connections to schools and stores that will purchase wholesale quantities. edinnaturals@att.net |
| David Rose - The Rosewall Group Designing and installing free-standing glass walls for office and institutional use (hospitals, schools, etc). Needs: Contacts with architects and real estate developers. davidroseland@msn.com |
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Sue Matthews - Kids Curing Cancer / Tay-Bandz Non-profit organization involving kids in the effort to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. Needs: Ideas for new fundraising activities and contacts with oncologists to review RFP's. suematt624@gmail.com www.kidscuringcancer.org |
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Karen Vanderberg - Eternal Beauty Salon Full service beauty salon Gun Hill Road Bronx, NY offering cut, style, hair extensions and weaves. www.eternalbeautyny.com |
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Dawrell Rich - Joshua's House Providing educational health-related and personal development programs and services for youth. Also empowerment speaking engagements. info@joshuashouseinc.org www.joshuashouseinc.org |
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Jason Lipton & Charles Mizrahi - METRO MITT Disposable hand covering to protect from harmful bacteria and germs on public transportation Needs: Leads to potential sponsorship advertisers jasonrlipton@gmail.com www.metromitt.com |
Adam & Stephen Jacobs - Kids Creative
After-school music and theater program
New York City
www.kidscreative.org
Amy Eiges - Creative Kids NY
Mommy & Me toddler art classes in NYC and Connecticut.
www.creativekidsny.com
Andree Sanders - Trips For Kids Metro NY
Educational bike trips for inner city kids
New York City
www.tfkmetrony.org
Andrew Robinson - Patient2Patient
Medical information web resource for patients and caregivers
New York City
www.patient2patient.net
Ann Sheridan - Bimbo's Buddies
Helping children cope with cancer health issues
New Jersey
www.bimbosbuddies.org
Avi Benichou - Lovella Salon
Full range of hair care services
Second Avenue, New York, NY
www.lovellanyc.com
Danielle Moore - Anniemae's Cheesecakes and Moore
Delicious home made cheesecakes and event desserts and shaped cookies in unique and custom flavors.
www.anniemaescheesecakes.com
Ellen & Faizur Chowdhury - The Aram Rahman Chowdhury Memorial Foundation
A new approach to educating teens and parents about the risks of teen driving.
Eric & Sharon Loori - Freedom Guide Dogs
Free placement and hometown in-home training for the blind, especially those with special service needs.
www.freedomguidedogs.org
George Williams: Ujamaa Communications
Offering walk-in or on-site technical computer help to individuals and businesses in New York City
www.ujamaacom.net
Karen Tappin-Saunderson - Karen's Body Beautiful
All natural handmade customizable bodycare and hair products for women, men and babies.
www.karensbodybeautiful.com
Lillian Julien - COPE Foundation
Helping families coping with the loss of a child
Long Island, New York
www.copefoundation.org
Lindsay Cain Hearon - Femmegems
Make-Your-Own Jewelry
Nolita, Bendels, NYC, Greenwich, Chicago
www.femmegems.com
Malik Armstead - Five Spot Restaurant & Take-Out
Soul Food and Entertainment
Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
www.fivespotsoulfood.com
Maria Villamizar & Patricia Fabbiani - Cousins In Design
Custom dress and jewelry design
Forest Hills, NY
Mustaqeem Abdul-Azeem - Mustaqeem's Essentials
Harlem-based entrepreneur selling authentic African shea butter lotions and products.
www.mustaqeemsessentials.com
Osiris Duval James - Urban Go Green and Urban Mentor
Marketing opportunities and events geared to the urban green economy and further the cause of mentoring today's inner-city youth
www.ummediagroup.com
Pamela Minyard - GIOLAI (gee-o-lay)
Girls Institute of Leadership and Abundance Integration (formerly Tomorrow Leaders) Helping urban teenage girls to become extraordinary leaders through intensive 10-wk leadership training program, workshops, conferences, and field trips.
www.giolai.org
Patricia Rose Clevenberg Slayton - Meaningful Movement
Dance and Fitness Instruction
New York & Westchester
www.MeaningfulMovement.net
Peter Seckel - Thornhill Home Electronics
Custom home theater sound and video installations
Maplewood, NJ
www.thornhillonline.com
Stacey Antine - HealthBarn USA
Healthy life-style education for children and their families. Farm-based classes and camps featuring hands-on learning about nutrition. Also available for presentations to schools and community groups.
www.healthbarnusa.com
The Alumni Association of the Lavelle School for the Blind
Sponsoring activities and events for Lavelle Alumni, and advocating for services needed by blind and visually impaired people.
www.lavelleschool.org
Tom McCarville & Martha Parisian - Enrichment Audio Resource Services
Skills of daily living for blind and vision impaired elderly
New York and Eastern Pennsylvania
www.earsforeyes.com