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Some children must wait longer than a year to be matched with a Kinship volunteer. Would you like to befriend a child through Kinship?
Check out the following list to see the profiles of some of the kids on Kinship's waiting list. Children's names have been changed for confidentiality, but the information is accurate.
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"Zack" is an amazing 8-year-old boy who lives with his mom and older brother in Minneapolis.
He likes Nintendo, basketball, and to play with his brother. Zack also said that he
"likes to play, have fun, and to give (his) grandma a big hug". He described himself
as "funny, "smart", and that he "has a cat". Zack would like "a nice person who makes
(him) feel better when (he's) sad and someone who loves (him) a lot - like his mom".
If you would like to learn more about Kinship's waiting children, please call us at (612) 588-4655.
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Andrea is a 13 year-old who lives with her mom in North Minneapolis. Andrea is very artistic - she enjoys playing the piano and violin and writing. She has won awards at school for her talents, but finds it hard to make friends. She does not get out of the house much, because her mom works in the afternoons. If you have an hour or more a week to spend with someone like Andrea, please contact us at (612) 588-4655.
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"Timmy" is a friendly 14 year-old who lives with his mom in Coon Rapids.
He is struggling in school and at home and would like to find a Kinship
Friend to spend time with and go places with. He just started high school,
so he is going through some difficult changes. His interests include;
watching wrestling, playing video games, baseball, dirt bikes, basketball,
and outdoor activities like fishing and snowmobiling. He really wants to
learn how to skateboard and loves animals. If you would like to learn more
about Timmy, please call Jill at (763) 862-6755.
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"Elizabeth" is a sweet 6 year-old girl who lives in Minneapolis. She
lives with her mom and has very little contact with her dad, who is in prison.
She is in first grade and really likes school where her favorite activity
is "making books", because she likes to read. Elizabeth likes to go
bowling, ice-skating, roller skating, bike riding, and loves to play board
games. When she grows up, she wants to be a pediatrician, because she
"wants to work with little kids". "Elizabeth" would love someone to "play
games with, someone to watch T.V. and go bike riding with (her), and someone
who is nice". If you would like to learn more about how you can become a Kinship Friend and mentor, please call us at 612-588-4655.
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"Portia" is 15 years old and recently moved to Minneapolis from Chicago to live with her aunt and cousins. She is a very outgoing girl and makes new friends easily. Portia is a talented singer and invloved with school choir. She would also like to particpate in Volleyball, Dance, and Cheerleading. Portia likes to read, skate, swim, and watch movies. When she grows up she would like to be a singer or a lawyer. If you'd like to learn more about Portia, please call Katy at 612-722-1621. |
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"Jonathan" is a very kind, respectful 14 year old boy who lives with his mother in Anoka. He has spent time in the correctional system for minor concerns. He is doing well and is trying to turn his life around. Jonathan would like to have a mentor in his life to help him stay on the right path. He likes to spend time outdoors, playing video games, riding his bike, working on model cars, etc. He would like to work in law enforcement one day. If you would like to be a friend and encouragement to this young man, please call Jill at 763-862-6755. |
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"Kirk" lives with his mom and brother in Chanhassen. He is an active 11 year old boy who likes to swim, snowboard, and play computer games. As a 6th grader, Kirk really likes math and is good at it. His favorite animals are dogs, and he gets sad when he reads a book about a dog dying. Kirk enjoys all sports, especially football and basketball. He really wants to have a male role model in his life who likes to bowl, roller blade and play sports. If you would like to be a friend to Kirk, please call Katy at 612-722-1621. |
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"Dana" is an outgoing 7 year-old girl who lives in Maple Grove. She likes
to spell, play basketball and draw. She describes herself as "smart,
funny and likes phy-ed". When she grows up, Dana wants to be a movie
star like Hillary Duff. Dana is energetic and always willing to give a
smile. She would like her mentor to "be a movie star and make funny
faces". If you would like to learn more about how you can become a Kinship mentor, please call us at 612-588-4655.
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