In her 2008 State of the State Address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm set a goal to recruit 10,000 new mentors by 2010 through the Mentor Michigan program. Given Carr's legendary coaching skills, he is well equipped to help Mentor Michigan reach this goal by championing the importance of mentors.  

"I have partnered with Mentor Michigan to recruit a team of men and women to make a difference in the lives of children in need," said Carr. "All it takes is a little time and the willingness to reach out and mentor a child. I'm confident that we will form the finest team in America to help the kids in our communities." 

One hour a week can make a big difference in a young person's future.  Mentor Michigan supports more than 200 organizations around the state that are changing lives by matching mentors with young people.  Mentor Michigan provides those organizations with training and research.  It fosters partnerships with businesses, faith-based and nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges and universities, and state and local government to support mentoring.  Mentor Michigan also builds public awareness about the importance of and the need for mentors by urging caring adults to "pass it on," because sharing a little of yourself with a young person can reward both of you with lifelong benefits.

DP + Company, a marketing, advertising, and public relations firm based out of Farmington Hills, Michigan, has generously created various materials, including PSAs, focused on Lloyd Carr's mentor recruitment efforts.

If you are interested in mentoring a child, visit www.mentormichigan.org .