NEWS
Why I Ride!
Name: Brenna DeCotis Where you Work: Reach Out and Read Connection to SLM: I worked at Silver Lining Mentoring from 2014 to 2016. I rode the Rodman Ride for Silver Lining Mentoring because I know how important Silver Lining Mentoring's work is! As an employee at Silver Lining Men... Read More >
Silver Lining Mentoring CEO Colby Swettberg Named Barr Foundation Fellow
In recognition of outstanding leadership and impact at Silver Lining Mentoring and within the Greater Boston community, Colby Swettberg, CEO, has been named a Barr Foundation Fellow. “I'm incredibly humbled and honored to have the chance to learn from and grow with this group of i... Read More >
Silver Lining Mentoring: Looking Back and Moving Forward
SLM is so grateful for our experience working with Social Venture Partners and we cannot thank our consultants enough for all of their hard work and dedication in helping us determine how we want to grow and serve more young people. Read more about our experience with them in the ... Read More >
Becoming a Mentor: Tim Jackson
“What does it take to be a mentor?” There isn’t a simple answer to that question, but there are a few things that we value above all at Silver Lining Mentoring. Chief among them are; consistency, communication and adaptability to meet a young person where they are. Julie, Program... Read More >
Kelly & Kevin reunited!
You may be familiar with the story of Kelly Baker, Match of the Year and her Mentee, Kevin. Kelly spoke at our Annual match gala in 2016 highlighting the power of their relationship. Watch the video below to catch up; Over the Weekend of January 14th, Kelly visited Kevin for the... Read More >
Learn & Earn Graduation December 2016
For many young people, receiving your own gift at graduation, or having a roomful of people clap for you, may seem mundane, but for many participants in Learn and Earn, these are moments to cherish. As one participant reflects “This graduation was special because I was surrounded ... Read More >
Rodman Ride 2016
Rodman Riders Noah Hodgetts, Brenna DeCotis, Anne Bowie & Carmela Martell at the 2015 Rodman Ride. Silver Lining Mentoring supporters are amazing! You go above and beyond day after day, year after year to show youth impacted by foster care that they matter to you. This mon... Read More >
What We’re Reading
Photo Credit "As someone who grew up in foster care, family is fluid. Family is chosen, family is a village. Family is not necessarily being bonded by blood, but being bonded by circumstance, having someone there when you need them the most." -- Excerpted from "Unapologeticall... Read More >
Your Generosity Made Memories This Summer!
Thanks to you, Silver Lining Mentoring youth had an incredible summer! Your generosity enabled us to offer youth in foster care opportunities to connect with mentors, secure safe affordable housing and step outside their comfort zone. The highlight of the summer for many of us wa... Read More >
Silver Lining Board Members Attend Cultural Responsiveness Training
At Silver Lining Mentoring, one of our values is cultural responsiveness. We are committed to listening and responding to all voices to promote respect, compassion, and social change. As part of our ongoing commitment to moving along the path of cultural responsiveness, the Silve... Read More >
Mentor Story: Showing Up
Silver Lining Mentoring mentor, Erica,* remembers the first time she met her mentee, Tamia,* "She was this amazing, bright, resilient kid, but she was so guarded." Tamia, then 11 years old, "wasn't an affectionate, open, or happy-go-lucky kid." Erica soon learned why. In her sho... Read More >
Silver Lining is a Social Innovator!
