We have enjoyed developing rural youth with our proud partners.

Here’s what they have to say about us!

Letter from Farwell Area Schools superintendent Carrie Carncross addressed to Clare County Community Foundation, thanking them for considering a grant proposal for Mentors in the Mitten program. The letter discusses the program's growth, impact on st
Letter from the principal of Clare Primary School supporting the Mentors In The Mitten Lunch Buddies Program, dated June 12, 2026, expressing pride and gratitude for the partnership and its positive impact on students.
Letterhead from Pine Avenue Elementary School with school logo featuring an orange 'A' with black hair, and contact details, including address in Alma, Michigan, and phone and fax numbers. The letter is dated January 18, 2024, and is addressed to Gra
Letter from Michael Walsh, principal of Baldwin Heights Elementary School, endorsing the Baldwin Buddies mentorship program, with school logo and contact information at the top.
Letterhead of Gladwin Elementary School with school name, address, phone, fax, and logo at the top. The letter is dated June 9, 2025, and supports the Mentors in the Mitten grant request. It discusses the positive impact of the program on students, p
Letter from the principal of North Elementary School supporting a grant application for the Jacket Buddies program, highlighting its impact on student well-being, engagement, and attendance.
Letter from Clare-Gladwin RESD supporting Mentors in the Mitten program, dated July 2, 2026, signed by Superintendent Michael Simon. The letter emphasizes the importance of mentoring for student success, community support, and expansion of the progra