Why Mentor?

Mentoring, at its core, guarantees young people that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter. Research confirms that quality mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on young people in a variety of personal, academic, and professional situations. Ultimately, mentoring connects a young person to personal growth and development, and social and economic opportunity. Yet one in three young people will grow up without this critical asset.

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YOUNG ADULTS WHO WERE AT-RISK FOR FALLING OFF TRACK BUT HAD A MENTOR ARE:

90%​ More likely to become a mentor.

130% More likely to hold leadership positions

81% More likely to get involved with extracurricular activities. 

78% More likely to volunteer regularly.​

55% More likely to enroll in college.

46% Less likely to use drugs.  

2019-2020 Facts and Figures

389
Mentors

392
Mentees

26
Program Schools

71%
of mentors returned from the previous year