MENTOR Virginia

?? This month, we are celebrating #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. ?? Mentoring is a powerful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people, but it involves being truly mindful of the unique journeys that each mentee undertakes and recognizing how their heritage and global contexts shape their experiences. By understanding these factors, we can create meaningful and culturally sensitive connections that foster growth and empowerment. ?? Learn more about how to build stronger, more inclusive communities at buff.ly/3MtNSFo #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #nativeyouth #MentoringAmplifies #mentorva #virginia #mentoring

??#GivingTuesday is two weeks away! ??Mark your calendars for December 3, 2024, when #generosity increases worldwide. Every gift, regardless of the size, contributes towards assisting young people and mentors as well as expanding the diversity of mentoring programs across the state. Visit https://buff.ly/3R1GMtg to give starting today. #worldkindnessday #mentoringamplifies #mentorvirginia #mentoring #virginia

So appreciative of program evaluation technical assistance services from Lloyd Goldsamt (NYU) and John Harris (via MENTOR / MENTOR Virginia) since 2021 to support ROAD RECOVERY FOUNDATION #TraxProgram in a state-federal program partnership supported by NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports & U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) / OJJDP!

?Grab your coffee or tea, and join your mentoring program peers and MENTOR Virginia tomorrow Wednesday, November 13th from 9:00–10:00 a.m. for Community Coffee Hour! We’ll be joined by John Harris of MENTOR Virginia and Manolya Tanyu from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) to explore measurement strategies that are tailored to your program’s specific needs. Also joining us is Gene Bowen, founder of the non-profit Road Recovery Foundation. Register today at https://buff.ly/48LNnR3. #MentoringAmplifies #MENTORVirginia #coffeehour #mentoring

Today, we take a moment to honor and express our deepest gratitude to all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We also recognize the sacrifices made by them and their families and the unique challenges faced by military youth, who often deal with frequent relocations and separations. Mentoring can play a crucial role in providing these young people with the support and stability they need during transitions. Learn more about how mentoring can make a difference for military youth here: https://buff.ly/3AuwU7l. #MentoringAmplifies #VereransDay #mentoring

?“This award is testament to the compassion and hard work of the Project Imagine team.” ??Read the City of Danville’s Project Imagine article about the 2024 Champions of Mentoring award they received from MENTOR Virginia last month. Along with Project Imagine, we recognized four other mentoring programs: the Virginia Hispanic Foundation; Partnership for the Future; Omicron Alpha Lambda, Fredericksburg Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.; and Space of Her Own (SOHO). ??Here is the link to the article: https://buff.ly/4fipMKe #MentoringAmplifies #MENTORVirginia #mentoring

October is Youth Justice Action Month, a reminder of the key role that mentors play in supporting youth affected by the justice system. Mentoring relationships can be sources of guidance and positivity and can help young people navigate through challenging times. This helps break harmful cycles and build brighter futures. Learn more about the campaign and how to get involved at https://buff.ly/4dp96yX #YJAM #MentoringAmplifies #MENTORVirginia @CJJ @NYJN

??The 2024 Champions of Mentoring was a success! Thank you to our sponsors Altria, CarMax, the Advisory Board, and Bryan and Julia Carr for making this event possible. We also would like to thank The Branch Museum of Architecture & Design and Mosaic Mosaic Catering/Events. ??We appreciate everyone who joined us that evening, especially the honorees, speakers, and mentees who shared their stories and emphasized why their programs are truly Champions of Mentoring. To the event's Master of Ceremonies, Robert Dortch Jr., and guest speaker, Dr. Marcus Newsome, thank you for your inspirational stories and for making us reflect on the importance of mentoring. ??Big shout out to the Board of Directors, staff members, donors, guests, and all our supporters. We had a lovely evening celebrating the power of mentoring. Thank you, everyone!

We still have some tickets available for our 2024 Champions of Mentoring event. Join us in 6 days to honor five mentoring organizations that have embodied the principles of building positive relationships across Virginia. Learn more about the event and purchase a ticket here: https://lnkd.in/engbFytK We hope to see you there! #MentoringAmplifies #mentoring #Virginia #MENTORVirginia

??Girls For A Change, a mentoring program with a mission to empower Black girls and young women across the Greater Richmond Metro Area, was featured in Richmond Magazine. Its CEO, Angela Patton, a long-time MENTOR Virginia Consultant, explains the challenges young participants must overcome and how the program helps them achieve their life goals. ??Read the complete article here: https://buff.ly/3XF2VB2 ??Learn more about the organization here: https://buff.ly/3T2qT8x #mentoringamplifies #mentoring #girlsforachange #mentorvirginia