Byline: Kiran Krishnamurthy
Aug. 3--Darlene Keener was talking with Caroline County parks and recreation officials when someone mentioned that girls in the county needed mentors. A couple of hours later, at a different meeting, the topic came up again.
"I couldn't believe I heard the same thing within two hours. That told me there was a need," Keener said.
So Keener and others set about starting Divas with Promise, a mentoring program that was launched in January and now includes about 70 girls. Activities have centered on etiquette, education and career opportunities.
The program is one of three that Keener, executive director of the nonprofit Caroline's ...