Silver Lining Mentoring

Show up for youth this #GivingTuesday! Make your gift any time between now and December 3. Your support helps to ensure that youth in foster care have access to a caring, committed volunteer mentor. These relationship connections make all the difference. Check out the link in our profile to make a contribution today! https://lnkd.in/guvRHcuy

We were recently nominated for a Grapevine award! Thank you to Boston Women in Business for Good for considering us to receive a donation in support of our ongoing work to connect youth in #fostercare with volunteer mentors. These opportunities make our work possible. Our CEO Colby Swettberg (they/them) recently spoke on why mentoring matters during a TedX Boston talk. Hear more from them about how SLM’s works is changing lives. https://lnkd.in/et_TUYen

There's still time ?? to join Silver Lining Mentoring's November Fostering Progress webinar for professionals working with youth in foster care or mentoring! Join us to hear directly from young people, mentors, and staff about what makes a community group space thrive. ??Youth Driven Design: Crafting Community Spaces that Center Youth Voice and Feedback, 11/22 at 12PM ET Register: https://lnkd.in/e8_U5iMB #mentoring #fostercare #youthdevelopment #youthvoice

Join Silver Lining Mentoring for their upcoming webinar "Fostering Progress: Youth-Driven Design"?? Creating spaces where youth can thrive begins with listening to their voices and this dynamic session will explore how to build community spaces that center youth feedback, foster strong relationships, and promote trust. You'll learn: ??How to design inclusive, youth-led environments ??Tips for building authentic mentor-mentee connections ??Real-world strategies for creating spaces that support shared learning and community ?? November 22 at 12:00 PM EST ??? Register at https://bit.ly/4hWeixF #MentoringAmplifies #YouthVoice #CommunityBuilding

Maddie’s Mission ?? is bringing together the community for this special evening on November 23 with dinner, an auction and more. We’re proud to be a beneficiary of this wonderful fundraising event in support of youth in #fostercare! SLM CEO Colby Swettberg (they/them) will also speak about our work at the event. Learn more and join us. https://lnkd.in/eEcZBnDn

Coming up soon! Join Christina Fonseca and Leah Harrigan at our next Fostering Progress webinar for a powerful discussion on Youth-Driven Design: Crafting Community Spaces That Center Youth Voice & Feedback ???, Friday, November 22nd at 12pm ET. This session will explore how to build affirming environments for mentors and mentees that prioritize relationships, trust, and community building. You'll hear lessons learned from Silver Lining Mentoring, feedback from young people, and strategies for designing inclusive spaces informed by youth voice. https://lnkd.in/etdskW-v

Because of your generosity at ?? Party with a Purpose, young people in foster care will have access to mentors who make a lasting difference. Thank you to everyone who showed up in Miami, danced, and supported Silver Lining Mentoring’s mission to empower foster youth. There's still time to give if you couldn't make it but want to help transform lives! https://lnkd.in/eBNv68HA

Take on the Boston Marathon? and make a difference for youth in foster care! By running with Silver Lining Mentoring, you’re helping create lifelong connections for young people in need. Apply now before application close on November 15—only 2 spots available! Why run with SLM? ? Exclusive Marathon Gear ? Personalized Fundraising Support ? Training Plans and Coaching ? A Community of Changemakers APPLICATION LINK: https://lnkd.in/ep5fEXSQ #BostonMarathon #RunForYouth #FosterCare

Join Silver Lining Mentoring’s Boston Marathon? team! Every mile will help foster youth build lasting relationships with caring volunteer mentors. ?? Fundraise $15,000 with our support ?? Gain access to marathon coaching, gear, and a cheering section! Only 2 spots available—don’t miss out. Submit your application by ?? Nov 15! #BostonMarathon #CharityRunner #MentorshipMatters

??♂? Who do you know who would like to run the 2025 Boston Marathon? Apply by 11/15 to be one of two runners to represent Silver Lining Mentoring in the world's oldest annual marathon! ??♀?