True2U Mentoring Program

We're still looking for 25 mentors, and we want you! Volunteer mentors meet with their 8th-grade class for two hours one morning a month. Sessions consist of activities and discussions that help students learn about who they are and who they want to become. Learn more about how you can get involved at www.true2umentor.org.

True2U kicked off its 10th year today! Mentors and students will meet for the first time this week and start their True2U experience. There's still time to become a volunteer mentor before session 2! Learn more at www.true2umentor.org.

We still need 50 more mentors to reach our goal! Will you be one of them? Click here to learn more and apply: www.true2umentor.org

You're in luck! Our application deadline has been extended. There's still time to join us as a volunteer mentor for the 2024 - 2025 school year! Click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/e49FbZ_X

Have you ever thought about becoming a True2U mentor? Here are just a few of the things you’ll gain through mentoring: 1. Make a Difference: You‘ll be a positive influence and help shape young minds. Your guidance can help them navigate the transition to high school as well as assist them in thinking about their future career. ??? 2. Learn & Grow: It’s not just the students who benefit! You’ll learn so much about yourself and develop new skills along the way. ??? 3. Build Connections: Throughout the program, you’ll form meaningful relationships and help inspire future generations. Ready to make an impact? Complete the True2U Mentor Application here: https://lnkd.in/e49FbZ_X

The True2U staff hopes everyone is having an awesome start to the school year! Shoutout to our CMSD Summer Leadership Academy students who are already putting their new skills to use! Each week of the program was centered around a "word of the week." Through small group activities, big group discussions, and weekly projects, students dove deep into six keywords. They explored how these words connect to their lives now and how they'll be relevant in the future

Shoutout to all our amazing mentors! The True2U program wouldn't be possible without incredible people like YOU.? Hear from one of our mentors about the impact this program has had on the lives of our students. Thank you to all our mentors for making a difference!? Want to join us and make an impact? Learn more and apply at www.true2umentor.org

What an incredible summer it was for the Summer Leadership Academy! Our students had the opportunity to hear from some of the best guest speakers around, from right here in Cleveland and nearby communities. These experts shared invaluable advice and introduced students to some fantastic local resources. Our students are now geared up with knowledge and inspiration to take on high school and beyond! Huge thanks to all the organizations that made this possible: Jalen’s Hope US Bank NLI Healthy Communities Neighborhood Leadership Institute Ghetto Therapy

It’s the first day of school for this year's class of True2U 8th Graders! True2U hopes you had a great start to the school year and we can’t wait for you to meet your mentors in October. We’re still looking for mentors to join us this school year! To learn more about becoming a True2U mentor, visit www.true2umentor.org or contact us at [email protected].

Students in the True2U Summer Leadership Academy came from 18 different K-8 CMSD schools! One of the main goals of the program is to prepare students for the transition to high school where they’ll be in a new environment and meeting new people. When students were asked to reflect on their favorite parts of the program, many of them said they enjoyed meeting new people! Check out some of their thoughts in their own words below.