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Surveys
In April and May, AIM staff (Ellie and Kori) will be completing surveys with every mentee who has been matched with their mentor for more than 3 months. The two short surveys help us to notice any changes in the mentee's confidence, connectedness, behavior, etc. We do our best to make sure the mentees know these are not "tests" and there are no right or wrong answers. With the results from these surveys, we are able to prove to our funders and volunteers that mentoring works!
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Summer Match Events
AIM is planning 2 events this summer! Each event is for mentees and mentors to attend. If the child's mentor is unable to come, they are still welcome to attend with another adult. More information will be sent out about these events as they draw closer, but we hope you will save the dates!
Thursday, June 18, 6-7:30pm
Tuesday, August 11
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Communication with Mentors
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Our school-based matches will wrap up the week of Just a friendly reminder: school-based matches are not to exchange contact information and, therefore, to have no direct contact throughout the summer months (other than at AIM hosted activities like above). However, you have the option to email, mail, or text AIM with letters, updates, or pictures and we will pass those on to your child's mentor. Mentors love getting to see/hear what their mentees are up to over the summer months!
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Family Activity Ideas
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Saturday, May 16, 2026
1:00-6:00 PM
River Place Plaza, Downtown Cedar Falls
Spectrum JamFest is an annual outdoor music festival held in downtown Cedar Falls that celebrates the incredible talent of local youth and school bands. Featuring rock, pop, hip-hop, country, punk, metal, folk, and more, JamFest is all about music, community, and inclusion. Proceeds from the event directly support the UNI Spectrum Project, a program that empowers children and young adults of all abilities through music, art, dance, and theatre.
JamFest brings the community together for an afternoon of live performances, food, and fun while uplifting the next generation of musicians. More information can be found here.
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Waverly’s 21st Annual Art Walk
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Kohlmann Park, Downtown Waverly
Artists' booths line the park’s winding sidewalk, offering a relaxing and inspiring stroll through creativity. Whether you’re a collector or just browsing, it’s the perfect place to support local artists and find something truly unique.
The event features live music, food vendors, and free kids' art activities, making it a family-friendly event for all ages. Visit the Chamber of Commerce website for more details.
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