The Man Who "Adopted" 6,000 Children

(OAD 05/31/2007)
Many of America's children are in crisis, falling and failing in life. Meet people just like you who are stepping up¿¿¿and making a difference.
Hill Harper
Misguided in America
CSI: New York star Hill Harper reaches out to troubled teens facing years behind bars. How mentoring can make a difference.

Geoffrey Canada
Harlem Children's Zone
One man made a promise to thousands of children in Harlem. Now, his schools and programs are changing lives.

Andre, Bill and Fluke
Village Nation
Three teachers band together to raise test scores and morale. The miracle in California that brought a community together.

Susan Taylor
Become a Mentor
Join the Essence Cares mentorship movement to help children who are crying out for help. Find out how you can get involved.

Related Resources
  • Letters to a Young Brother by Hill Harper
  • To find out more about Geoffrey Canada's Harlem Children's Zone, visit www.hcz.org
  • Find mentoring opportunities in your area! Visit www.mentoring.org for more information.
  • For more information about the Essence Music Festival, visit www.essence.com/essence/emf
  • For information on Village Nation visit, www.thevillagenation.com
 
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