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Brian: With highly screened and trained volunteer mentors, Family Guidance works with hundreds
of youth across Pittsburgh in schools, churches and communities.
Jamar: Well, I got involved because my brother, he had a mentor, but like I wanted a mentor
too, just because I seen how fun it was. Shawn: As I look at him now, I'm just amazed
at how he's grown. I started when he was nine and ...
Jamar: Well, this program like it helped me a lot because he teaches me like what's wrong
and what's right and just keeps me out of trouble. And whenever I need someone to listen,
he's there. Shawn: As we got to know Jamar and his family,
we became convinced that this is what God wanted us to do. He has a great mom, really
loves him, and I always thought to myself, "If I can just keep doing what she's doing
and give the male aspect of growing up to him."
Jamar's Mom: As a single mom, I can only do so much. I can't teach a man how to be a man,
you know, so Shawn has been a very good role model, positive role model in his life, and
I really appreciate it. Shawn: I imagined when I first started, that
I was going to helping out somebody, but I don't, I can't tell you how much times Jamar's
helped me out, and our family. Shawn's Wife: He's like a son to us and brother
to my kids. Jamar: No matter what happens, I know that
they'll always be there and the way I look at him and his kids, I just know that we're
all connected. Jamar's Mom: We're like a big happy family,
extended family and I just thank ya'll so much for everything.
Shawn: Thank you. Jamar's Mom: He's just grown so much in a
positive way and I know it's because of ya'll too, so...
Jamar: It's always fun. I'm just glad. Shawn: Well thanks, Jamar. That means a lot.
I know we do consider you part of our family and so we're excited to see what God continues
to do in our relationship. Jamar: Thank you.
Jamar's Mom: Thank you. Jamar: Just like when ya'll came over the
first time, like came over to meet us, I just couldn't stop smiling and I was happy.
Jamar's Mom: [laughs] Jamar: Like just to even see ya'll and I just
knew that things were going to be great and look where we are now.