Sage Mentorship Project

Sage Sets Example Through Growth

An article published in The Daily Californian, UC Berkeley's student-run newspaper, details the success and growth of The Sage Mentorship Program in light of President Obama's decision to declare January National Mentoring Month.

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Sage Founder Receives MGC Award

Sage founder, Alex Velez, received the Mather Good Citizen Award, which recognizes a graduating senior for public service.

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Chancellor Birgeneau Recognizes Sage Found at 2009 UC Berkeley General Commencement

Cal Alumni Association Nominates Founder as the 2009 Undergraduate of the Year

Testimonials

"The Sage Project is a great mentorship program for both the Student Athletes and the kids. I am glad that our players have the opportunity to be a positive influence to local children in the Bay Area."

-Coach Jeff Tedford
"This wonderful program has grown immensely and it is truly amazing to see a group of students working together cohesively in order to make a change."

-Chancellor Birgeneau
"This program helped and when you can help one, then you can help two, and when you can help two you can help three. Soon you begin to see a community being built and it all starts from the children."

-Winnie Johnson
"I like having Alex as my mentor because he's always there to hang out with me and help me with my school work."

-Cleveland Williams
"This program embodies the power of unity and how this element coupled with a defined vision can create a change. We all look forward to seeing the continued impact that these students will surely have on our community. "

-Barbara Lee

Recognition & Awards

Sage Sets Example Through Growth

Sage Founder Receives MGC Award

Chancellor Birgeneau Recognizes Sage Found at 2009 UC Berkeley General Commencement

Cal Alumni Association Nominates Founder as the 2009 Undergraduate of the Year

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-Chancellor Birgeneau

-Winnie Johnson

-Cleveland Williams

-Barbara Lee

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