Vote for Kids 'n Kinship in Merchants Bank Community Giving Contest!

Kids 'n Kinship is one of a selected few organizations to take part in a Merchants Bank Facebook Contest on Community Giving!  People can vote on their favorite non-profit  for Merchants Bank to donate funds to.  Almost 50 children are waiting for mentors through Kids 'n Kinship currently.  Please help us compete for funds in order to match them and support the 69 children who are currently matched!  You can vote 3 times a day, (PLEASE DO!) from today through December 15th.  THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

To get started, Like Merchants Bank .

http://www.facebook.com/MerchantsBank and then go to the Community Giving tab as seen below

1.  Click on the Vote now button, shown below.


2. This screen will appear, explaining the purpose of the campaign and campaign rules. Click the "Sign in to vote!" button to cast your vote(s).



3. The first time you vote you'll need to go through a couple steps to set the app up on your Facebook. Click on "Go to App". You will then be asked to "Allow" the app to work on your Facebook. These two steps are only necessary the first time you login.


4. This screen will appear, confirming your are Signed into the app.



5. You will be presented with a scrolling voting screen. Scroll to the nonprofit organization you wish to cast a vote for and click on "Vote," as shown below.


6. You are allowed 3 votes per day which you can do right in a row. If you have already voted 3 times in a day and you try to vote again, you'll simply be presented with this message, encouraging you to come back tomorrow.
 

Help Derek apply for jobs and colleges!

I met this young man recently and was struck by how mature he is, as he is asking for help applying to colleges and getting a job.  He really cares about his family and since his dad died, he tries to be the man of the house.  However, he is a bit socially isolated with his peers because they just don't understand him.  He really needs an adult friend, couple or family who understands loss to hang out with and have fun outside the house.  Could you be a friend to Derek?  All it takes is just being there for a youth in need.

First name:  Derek 

Age:  16

Interests:  He enjoys playing games, watching movies, reading, cooking, & crafts.  He also loves animals and spending time with his baby cousin. He’s in 10^th grade and likes science & math. 

Personality/Characteristics:  Derek is caring and smart.  He lives with his mom and sisters and doesn’t have a guy role model in his life.

    

Goals/Dreams:  Derek wants a mentor to have an extra person to talk to.  He would like to go to the zoo, parks, bowling, mini-golf, or museums, as well as get advice on job applications, college, & cars.

Looking for: A guy mentor to hang out with and talk to.  He's open to couples or families too.

For more information about Derek or mentoring a child in Dakota County, MN, check out our website: www.kidsnkinship.org or attend our next information session on Tuesday Dec. 4, 6:00-6:45 pm at the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville.

Enjoy skiing? Be Isabel's mentor and show her how!

Winter is fast approaching!  It's a great time for winter sports, like skiing and sledding, both of which Isabel enjoys!  It's also a great time to make a difference in a child's life.  Sign up today to include a child in your holiday festivities and in your family life!  We have almost 50 kids waiting for someone to step up and befriend them.

First Name: Isabel

Age: 11

Interests: She enjoys roller-blading, bike riding, swimming, sledding, art & craft projects, playing games, cooking & baking, and watching movies.  She also likes sports, especially volleyball & basketball.

Personality/Characteristics: Isabel is outgoing and friendly. She lives with her single mom and older brother & sister.  She’s in 5^th grade and her favorite subject is math.

Goals/Dreams: She wants to learn how to ski.

Looking for: She wants an individual, couple or family to mentor her and give her advice on how to deal with bullying.

Attend an information session to learn more: Thursday November 15, 6:00-6:45 pm at Wescott Library in Eagan! For more information and other dates, go to our website: www.kidsnkinship.org.