NEWS
Melissa & Rose Ride the Rodman Ride Again!
We're excited to announce that the dynamic mentor-mentee duo of Melissa and Rose are again buckling up their helmets as they head out for the Rodman Ride this Saturday, September 26th in support of Silver Lining Mentoring! Melissa and Rose completed the Rodman Ride in 2013 and are... Read More >
Funder Spotlight: Social Venture Partners
Don Hawley In 2014 Silver Lining Mentoring was honored to be chosen as a three-year investee by Social Venture Partners (SVP). Â Over the past year, SVP consultants have been working closely with Silver Lining Mentoring, using their business counsel to help us take our organizati... Read More >
Silver Lining Mentoring Camping Trip
On August 22nd and 23rd, Silver Lining Mentoring youth, mentors and staff got together on Cape Cod for a weekend of camping. Â The annual camping trip was an energizing weekend in which youth, mentors and staff came together to conquer unfamiliar situations and challenges. Â As alwa... Read More >
Rodman Ride for Kids: Why I Ride
Jim Gomez & Deb Schachter Jim Gomez and Deb Schachter are very intentional about making a positive impact with their time. Jim says, "Since we don't have kids of our own, we've discussed ways that we can share our hearts, time and energy with kids who might need some positiv... Read More >
Video: Colby Swettberg Announces Silver Lining Mentoring
On Wednesday, June 4, 2015, at our 6th Annual Match Celebration, CEO Colby Swettberg announced that Adoption & Foster Care Mentoring is now Silver Lining Mentoring! Watch the video of the exciting announcement below.... Read More >
A Blog from Colby Swettberg: If I Could Speak, I Would…
June 4, 2015 Celebrating with Katherin (Mentor) and Rayne (Mentee). Rayne is the young person who inspired the name Silver Lining Mentoring. I'm still reeling from last night's Match celebration (as evidenced by the fact that I've completely lost my voice)! Thank you to all of y... Read More >
Match 2015 Auction Sneak Peek
We are looking forward to seeing you at Match. Click here to see all of the auction items! [su_spacer size="40"] TRIPS [su_spacer size="10"] Would you like to visit Ireland, South Africa or Martha's Vineyard? [su_spacer size="40"] ONE-of-a-KIND EXPERIENCES [su_spacer size="10"] Wo... Read More >
We will announce our new organizational name at Match on June 3rd!
CEO Colby Swettberg will announce the new name of the organization currently known as Adoption & Foster Care Mentoring at Match on Wednesday, June 3rd. "I look forward to sharing our new name and logo with our supporters at our Sixth Annual Match Celebration. We have spent man... Read More >
Boston Marathon Runner Profile: Natasha Walth
"I have so many great memories with AFC! I love hearing stories about matches that are long-lasting and the impact that AFC is making" says Natasha Walth , who is running the Boston Marathon for AFC Mentoring. "I was first introduced to AFC through business but quickly fell in lov... Read More >
Innovation: Thinking Outside the Box
AFC's Executive Director Colby Swettberg is focused on continuous improvement. Collaborating with Social Venture Partners (SVP) is helping the team at AFC think creatively about our work. SVP Consultant, Laura Hockett, explained, "Innovation isn't always about a new service. Innov... Read More >
Join the Board of Ambassadors for Mentoring, Mingling & Merlot!
You are invited to join the AFC Board of Ambassadors for a night of Mentoring, Mingling & Merlot! When: Thursday, April 9, 2015 5:00 PM Where: Brownstone, 111 Dartmouth Street, Boston What: Join us for a great night with great people, amazing prizes to be won and drinks to be ... Read More >
Boston Marathon Runner Profile: Why I Believe in Mentoring
"Having been adopted and briefly spending time in foster care I knew that I had something to offer youth also in foster care or who had been adopted. I also knew that as a minority; I could add even more value," says Donna Hardwick, who is running the Boston Marathon for AFC Mento... Read More >
Silver Lining is a Social Innovator!
