" I get back so much more than I give."

"I love to come to work on the days I see my Little Brother. It puts a smile on my face for the whole week . . . . I told my boss, 'you're not just making a difference to kids, you're making a difference to me.'"

"I enjoy listening and being someone they can call a friend."

"He is here for me. He helps me with my grades. We get together and go to the movies. I like my mentor."

"Thank you for the places you took me. I have fun with you all the time."

"When my mentor and I are together, I feel happy and safe."

"There's so much she does for me. She gives me energy. We have fun together. It's kind of an adventure."

"I know I make a difference because she tells me."

"It's not rocket science. It's simply being a friend, reaching out, communicating, letting another person know you love them and want to spend time with them."