SLM staff Sally Sanchez-Peña discusses banking and retirement savings with mentee Onyx (right) and their mentor, Mak. On July 14th, 28 mentees & mentors gathered in the SLM office to play SLM's "Game of Life." This even ... Read More >
We’re excited to share a piece featured in Youth Today co-authored by Institute Program Coordinator Liz Barker (far right) & Assistant Director of Education and Training Leah Harrigan (right). “Reimagining the ‘aging-out’ ... Read More >
On May 15, 2025, the SLM community came together at the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts in Boston to celebrate youth in foster care and the power of mentoring. Together, we raised $625,000 to ensure that youth in ... Read More >
In March, Silver Lining Mentoring was proud to present at two national conferences, sharing insights on the power of mentorship for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care. At the 2025 True Colors SOGIEcon, the nation’s largest LGBTQIA+ ... Read More >
On April 6th, 20 mentees and mentors, along with four SLM staff, gathered at The Foundry, a makerspace in Cambridge, for an afternoon of connection, learning, and fun. This event was part of our CLIMB (Community, Learning, I ... Read More >
