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Recent Mentee Milestones
Throughout April and May, we celebrated many meaningful milestones among our mentees. Achievements included earning driver’s licenses, purchasing vehicles, gaining employment, celebrating work anniversaries, filing for CDCA certifications, earning a GED, receiving an academic excellence award, and stepping into leadership roles within sober living. We also witnessed powerful personal victories, including reunification with children, increased visitation opportunities, stable housing transitions, and the chance to create lasting family memories through travel. Each milestone represents growth, perseverance, and the ripple effect of support, encouragement, and new beginnings.
A GED Celebration!
Tasha recently earned her GED through Owens Community College, and we couldn't be more proud of her accomplishment. Her hard work, determination, and commitment made this possible but so did the encouragement and support of the people around her. Her CommUNITY rallied behind her every step of the way.
The process of mentoring further humanizes a group of individuals that a lot of people have no genuine exposure to. The surprising second side to this is that a lot of mentees are going through the same learning process. The moment I realized that my mentee didn’t know how to digest unconditional kindness, my perspective shifted. Something that I’ve built the foundation of my life on, was foreign to the human sitting in front of me. At that point, I finally started to recognize my purpose in our relationship: building trust between us so that I could show her what the world can be. My goal became helping her step out of what she previously understood and welcoming her into a new life.
- WNL Mentor
The Empty Seat Beside Me
You may see our new display pop up around town - you'll see it this week at St. Mark's!
The Empty Seat Beside Me serves as a representation of someone in Hancock County who is working hard to change their life - but who is waiting for a Mentor. Someone to encourage them, give them hope, and a chance to break the cycle. Could YOU be that person for someone?
Interested in becoming a mentor? Contact Jayme at mentors@welcometoanewlife.org or visit our website to learn about what it means to be a mentor with Welcome to a New Life!
Thank you to all of our sponsors! The Baking Company & Bread Kneads Tom & Kate Donnell Gary & Jane Heminger Duane & Kathy Jebbett J. Warrington Visual Creations Maryann & Bryce Mannen Marathon Center for the Performing Arts Dick (†) & Lynn McCord Garry & Kathy Peiffer Red Tornado Collective Sink's Flower Shop & Greenhouse Gary & Brenda Steed
View our 2025 Impact Report!
Mark your calendars for our annual fundraising event on August 1, 2026, and please consider becoming an event sponsor or donating a prize for one of the auctions. Even the smallest action can create a ripple effect and make waves - help us connect individuals with mentors and resources as they work to achieve a crime-free, drug-free, productive life in our community.
Thank you Recovery Alive Inc at New Life Assembly of God for the opportunity to share more about our program!
We had an amazing time at the 6th Annual Second Chance Awareness event! Thanks as always to FOCUS for the incredible work you do, and to St. Marks Findlay and Heavenly Pizza-Findlay Ohio for your support of this yearly event!
Recently we were able to present about the WNL mission to staff and volunteers of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library! It was a great chance for us to provide more information on what we do to this important community resource!
Want to Learn More About WNL? If you are interested in scheduling a time for the WNL team to come present to a group you belong to, please reach-out to us at www.welcometoanewlife.org or by calling 419-455-6082.
Congratulations to WNL Board President Kim Thomas and Board Member Phil Lawson for completing their Aly Sterling Board Series hosted by The Community Foundation!
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