The Mentoring Group

Press Release - January 9, 2008

January 9, 2008 Contact: Anneice Newkirk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: 864-421-0100

Email: anewkirk@thementoringgroup.org

The Mentoring Group presents Delores Mitchell-Tulloss -Author and Brian Hardison illustrator of the ABC's of Character at the 3rd annual MLK Young Dreamers Day

(Greenville, SC) The Mentoring Group, a non-profit 501C3 full service mentoring agency based in the Upstate, will present a free book give away and signing at the MLK Young Dreamers Day January 21, 2008, 12:45 to 1:15 at Greenville High auditorium. The 200 copies of the book entitled ABC's of Character for People Around the World will be distribute free to the first 200 Elementary school age children who attend. Both the author Delores Mitchell - Tulloss and Brian Hardison the illustrator will be on hand to read the book and sign it. After the first 200 books they can be purchase on site at a cost of $10.99 a book.

Families and youth of Greenville County and beyond are invited to attend this event and hear the positive message of the ABC's of Character in a way that only the author and illustrator can deliver. The ABC's of Character "is designed to teach young children and anyone how to have good manners, positive behavior, respect, honesty, persistence, integrity and compassion." Delores Mitchell-Tulloss. Attendees for this event will be elementary to middle school aged children, their brothers and sisters, parents' uncles, aunts, grandparents, mentors and other caring adults.

The author Delores Mitchell-Tulloss is a graduate of North Carolina A&T with a degree in English Education. She received her Masters from the Ohio State University. As a child and family advocate, Delores' passion is to help children of all ages become the best they can be; but she has a special desire to see inner city children study hard in school and stay out of trouble. Delores is married to Charles and together they have three children. For more information please visit her web site at characterkidsbooks.com

The illustrator Brian Hardison is an "advocate for imagination". He was born in Rochester, NY but he spent his early childhood in Greenville South Carolina. During those early years in Greenville Brian displayed his love for drawing. He can still remember, and portrays in his art, some of those vibrant experiences he had as a kid. Although, his family has relocated to Alpharetta Georgia they maintain close ties with members' of the Greenville community. Brian is a graduate of the University of Georgia in Graphic Arts & Design. The ABC's of Character for People Around the World is Brian first illustrated children's book. Brian says "always follow your dreams because dreams do come true."

MLK Dream Week-end gives Greenville citizens an opportunity to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while celebrating the diversity of the community in which we live. The Mentoring Group is proud to be a part of this great opportunity. For additional information on the MLK Dream Week-end and the Young Dreamers' Day please visit their web site at MLKdreamweekend.com.

Press Release - August 21, 2007

August 21, 2007 Contact: Anneice Newkirk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: 864-421-0100

Email: anewkirk@thementoringgroup.org

SECOND ANNUAL POWER LUNCH DISCUSSING GANGS FEATURES ASHEVILLE MAYOR AS KEYNOTE

(Greenville, SC) The Mentoring Group, a non-profit full service mentoring agency based in the Upstate, will host its second annual Power Lunch on Wednesday, September 19 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Greenville Hyatt Regency. The Honorable Terry Bellamy, mayor of the city of Asheville, will deliver the keynote address. Donations of $30 per ticket will be accepted to attend the event.

Organizations in the Greenville area and beyond are invited to attend the event and see the positive impact The Mentoring Group is having on Greenville County?s youth. The Power Lunch is a first step in a journey to inspire dreams and offer positive choices for children. Youth attendees will be middle and high school students between the ages of 12 and 20 years old. Their mentors, as well as business and faith-based leaders from our community, will also attend.

The Honorable Terry M. Bellamy was elected to serve as Mayor of the City of Asheville in November 2005. Upon her inauguration, she became the youngest Mayor in North Carolina, the youngest Mayor ever elected in Asheville, and the first African-American to serve as Mayor in Asheville. Mayor Bellamy continues to share her vision for a unified community that works together to address challenges and take advantage of opportunities for the future. She is widely known for her efforts to actively engage citizens in policy decisions, and has worked as a staunch advocate for senior citizens and children. The National publication, Jet Magazine, featured Mayor Bellamy in November 2005, for her historic election to the Asheville City Council. She also was featured on the PBS History Program for being elected as the youngest Mayor in North Carolina.

To attend the second annual Power Lunch, please make checks payable to The Mentoring Group, 107 East Park Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601. Deadline for registration is September 9, 2007.