Welcome to Summit Online!
Summit is a non-profit corporation devoted to helping Milwaukee’s inner city children grow in excellence despite limitations of difficult educational, social, or familial circumstances.
Our particular focus is to help at-risk kids connect with caring adults who can motivate them to develop and foster their goals, strengthen their characters, deepen their values, and complete their education. Summit’s programs are offered to boys and girls regardless of race, creed, or national origin. They are inspired by the social teachings of the Catholic Church.
| Vietnam Veteran Continues to Serve |
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“There is no such thing as a bad kid,”says John Hein,a mentor who has worked five years with Summit and three years with a mentoring program at Waldorf Elementary. He truly believes that any kid can succeed with the right discipline, the right encouragement and the right role models. John,a Vietnam veteran, Rockwell Automation engineer and Milwaukee native, got involved with Summit when he saw a notice in the bulletin at Old St. Mary’s Church.
“The best part of the mentoring experience is building a bond with the kids. When that connection is made, the kids will share their secrets, fears and hopes,and it is at that point that a mentor’s encouragement can real ly take When he retires, John will continue mentoring. He especially wants to help get kids interested in mathematics. In the meantime, he counts his many blessings and eagerly awaits the birth of his second grandson. |
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| Last Updated ( Monday, 30 July 2007 ) |
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“Children think you’re everything,” says Ninfa. “Give it a chance!” - Katie Sturino and Ninfa Martin, Mentors |