The program, known as Goodwill® GoodGuides™, is aimed at 12- to 17-year-olds who face such risk factors as school failure, juvenile delinquency, family violence and other challenges. Through the use of trusted adult mentors, the program helps these young people build career plans and skills. The basic idea is that if we can keep these youth out of trouble now, they will be less likely to face even greater hardships down the road.

Goodwill GoodGuides™ is funded through a $19.1 million grant to Goodwill Industries International from the U.S. Department of Justice. Goodwill Industries® of Kyowva is one of 56 community Goodwill agencies in 38 states that will receive funding from this grant to provide career-focused youth mentoring so that youth can build career plans and skills as they prepare for school completion. Goodwill is an especially good match for this program because of its long history of helping people find jobs, and its emphasis on building strong families.

In the end, offering youth a pathway out of crime and toward a better future truly is a good thing for all of us.

If you know of a trusted adult who would like to mentor youth in your community or know of a youth that could benefit from these services, please contact:

	Roger Rash Program Manager GoodGuides Youth Mentoring Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area, Inc. Office: 304.522.3624 Fax: 304.522.6135 rrash@goodwillhunting.org
Mission Statement The mission of the Goodwill GoodGuides™ program is to empower youth and their families to succeed by helping teens finish school and transition into productive careers through the guidance of trusted adults.	Erik Johnson Master Mentor GoodGuides Youth Mentoring Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area, Inc. Office: 304.522.3624 Fax: 304.522.6135 ejohnson@goodwillhunting.org