The energy and experience of older adults are infrequently tapped resources in efforts to achieve local-level social change. Experience Corps connects children in at-risk environments with older members of their community to participate in a variety of mentoring activities, including tutoring, academic support and recreation. The Experience Corps program in Portland, Ore., Metropolitan Family Service, provides mentoring, tutoring, and community and family involvement services at elementary schools and youth-based organizations. A project to support graduates of the James John Elementary School helps them make the challenging transition to middle school, a time when drop-out rates are high.

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