Match Stories Archives - Silver Lining Mentoring

MATCH Gala Returns to In-Person Night of Celebration After Four Years
MATCH Gala Returns to In-Person Night of Celebration After Four Years

MATCH Gala Returns to In-Person Night of Celebration After Four Years

By Jim|2023-05-30T08:53:58-04:00May 26th, 2023|Events, Match Stories, News|

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of celebration, joy and connection during our 2023 Match Gala! Over 250 Silver Lining Mentoring supporters celebrated with us at the Boston Center for the Arts Cyclorama and hel ... Read More >

Deavonie & Keith: Building Bridges

By Jim|2022-12-13T15:23:13-05:00November 3rd, 2022|Match Stories|

When mentor Keith showed up for his first Learn & Earn workshop, he sat next to the mentee who seemed, at first glance, the most different from himself. Fast forward three years, and that young person—Deavonie—has become a central person in Keith’s life.

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Yamil and Monica: Mentoring Magic

By katiesutton|2022-12-13T15:24:23-05:00November 3rd, 2022|Match Stories|

Yamil and Monica connected mostly through video calls for the first year after being matched in October 2020. Just one year in, the pair built a beautiful connection working towards Yamil’s goals of completing his GED and becoming a singer. Yamil reflected on having Monica for his mentor, saying, “It’s good to have someone on your side to support you on your way.”

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