Connie Howe

03 Aug

Press Release 8.3.2021 Seedling Appoints Board President and Six Board Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Leal, Executive Director (512) 323-6371 (phone) dan@seedlingmentors.org Seedling Names ACC Vice President Tucker as Board Chair Austin, TX. August 3, 2021 - Seedling, a non-profit organization providing school-based mentoring for children who have an incarcerated parent, has named Austin Community

28 May

Seedling Scholarship Awardees Congratulations!

Connie Howe

Our 8th Grade Seedling Scholarship is awarded through a competitive process in which a selection committee reviews mentees’ essays and a letter from their mentor. The $5,000 award is then held in trust, subject to graduation from high school and acceptance to the 2 or 4-year

28 May

2021

Connie Howe

We live in Austin, Texas, "The Live Music Capital of the World", so it is only fitting that we celebrated our amazing volunteer mentors with meaningful song at our 16th Annual Mentor Appreciation Luncheon last month. Rob Faubion, an Austin non-profit professional and entertainer, joined

21 May

End of School Year FAQs

Connie Howe

As spring comes to an end and the excitement of the summer begins to spark, we’re often met by a mix of emotions. This year we are particularly eager to start looking at the possibilities of what the immediate future holds for ourselves and those

21 May

Writing Showcase 2021 “Happiness Is…”

Connie Howe

Happy is… my happiness is your smile, my sadness is your tear my heart is you, let’s be together on this new year it's such a joy to feel so happy your heart sings your feet dance your mind sails in the Wind. The world is

04 May

End of the School Year

Connie Howe

It’s that time of year, Mentor! As school draws to a close, we encourage you to plan a meaningful closure with your mentee. Whether it is saying “so-long for the summer,” saying “goodbye” forever, or even if you haven’t met with your mentee this year,

04 May

Managing Stress

Connie Howe

For over a year now, we have been navigating extreme uncertainty. The hyper vigilance of staying safe, piloting constant change, and the effects of isolation and loneliness, have taken a toll. Fears and insecurity can create chronic stress which negatively impacts mental health. Stress levels

04 May

Transitioning to Middle or High School? Let’s Go!

Connie Howe

Thinking about your mentee’s journey to their new school in the fall? Your 5th or 8th grade mentee might be too, as they will be entering middle school and high school in just a few short months. The idea might be both exciting and a

06 Apr

Virtual Mentoring Instructions for Mentors

Connie Howe

Video Instructions Virtual Activity Ideas Written - PDF Mentor Instructions Download

30 Mar

A Note From Dan

Connie Howe

It’s hard to believe that this school year is coming to an end. These last twelve months will be studied in the coming years for a myriad of reasons, but for those of us who care for and directly support school-aged children, the impact of

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