Who are the significant adults in the lives of teenagers, beyond the home and classroom? How do they reach out to youth, and why? In the first six months of 2007, youth across the nation gave their answers, as they interviewed, photographed, and publicly honored “Mentors That Matter” in four cities (Chicago, Providence, San Francisco, and Tampa). They nominated people from all walks of life-artists, coaches, public officials, even a school bus driver and a hair stylist-who show that they care about “other people’s children.”
Source Organization: What Kids Can Do