Why Play is a Mentor’s Most Powerful Tool (And How You Can Bring More Joy to Local Youth)
When people decide to become a youth mentor, they often picture having deep, life-changing conversations over coffee or helping a young person navigate major academic or personal milestones. While those moments certainly happen, experts in youth development point out...
Busting the Myths: Why You Are Already Qualified to Be a Mentor
We hear it all the time from well-meaning folks in the Park Rapids community: “I’d love to help a local kid, but…” Usually, that “but” is followed by a list of entirely understandable anxieties. People worry they aren’t wealthy enough, exciting enough, or that they...
Small Moments, Big Impacts: Meet the Kids on our Waiting List
Every child deserves a champion—an adult who steps up, hangs out, and shows them that they matter. Here in the Park Rapids area, Kinship is working hard to match local youth with mentors who can provide that extra layer of support and fun. Right now, we have a growing...
More Than a Game: How Three Mentors Shaped My Life
More Than a Game: How Three Mentors Shaped My Life When we talk about mentorship at Kinship, we often focus on the future—the impact we can have on a young person’s life today. But lately, I’ve been looking back. I’ve been thinking about the individuals who stood by...September 2026
Sep 25 2026
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Pulled Pork Dinner
Park Rapids American Legion
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