NEWS
Colby Swettberg in Boston Herald
A couple of months ago, Silver Lining Mentoring CEO Colby Swettberg received a telephone call from Robert Kraft in which he told her that he would be making a gift of $100,000 to Silver Lining Mentoring. Colby shared the story of the call in an article in the Boston Herald on Jul... Read More >
Silver Lining Mentoring Receives Highland Street Foundation’s Community Impact Consulting Grant
We are grateful to be the recipients of one of Highland Street Foundation's Community Impact Consulting Grants, as mentioned in the June 30th, 2016 Business Section of The Boston Globe! Click here to read the article.... Read More >
VIDEO: Kelly Baker, Match of the Year, Speaks at Match
We were so honored to honor Kelly Baker and her mentee, Kevin, with the Match of the Year Award at Match! Congrats Kelly & Kevin! Watch Kelly's inspiring speech about her match with Kevin: ... Read More >
Silver Lining Mentoring raises over $300,000 at Match Gala thanks to Kraft Matching Challenge
June 13, 2016 — A ringing telephone silenced guests at the Silver Lining Mentoring Match Gala on Wednesday June 8th, so that CEO, Colby Swettberg, could announce how she answered the legendary surprise call that every non-profit in the city longs to receive from New England Patrio... Read More >
Branden Getchell: Why I’m Running
Branden Getchell found himself in a number of foster homes as a child where he was separated from his four siblings and shuffled through a number of school districts. It wasn't until he found stability in his final foster home and met strong mentors that he was able to pre... Read More >
Elisa Sutherland: Why I’m Running
Elisa Sutherland has been a runner since middle school, but when she suffered her first multiple sclerosis attack, she was numb from the waist down and lost the ability to walk. She slowly learned to walk again, and eventually to run. All of this would not have been possible wit... Read More >
Morgan Armitage: Why I’m Running
Morgan Armitage was encouraged to take up running as a way to manage her type 1 diabetes by a close friend and mentor. She recognizes that she would not be where she is in life without amazing people who have mentored and supported her. Morgan is excited to join in Silver Lining ... Read More >
Natasha Walth: Why I’m Running
Natasha Walth knows firsthand how relevant Silver Lining Mentoring's mission is, as she grew up in a family that took in foster children. Natasha is Chair of Silver Lining Mentoring's Board of Ambassadors and ran the 2015 Boston Marathon for Silver Lining Mentoring. Here s... Read More >
Thank You to Our Social Workers!
March is National Social Work Month and we are excited for the opportunity to thank the eight social workers (more than two-thirds of us!) on our team. Thank you for all that you do to support the young people and mentors of Silver Lining Mentoring. We are so grateful for you! &nb... Read More >
Silver Lining is a Social Innovator!
