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“Foster care mentoring turns into 20-year relationship” – CommonWealth Magazine

By |December 5th, 2022|Categories: All Posts, Mentor Spotlight, News, Youth Voice|

Silver Lining Mentoring's longest mentoring matches were recently featured in a CommonWealth Magazine article by Shira Schoenberg called, "Foster care mentoring turns into 20-year relationship." In the article, Henry and Mike, as well as their mentors Justin and Vanessa, reflected... Read More >

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Volunteer Mentor Spotlight: Beth, November 2022

By |November 23rd, 2022|Categories: All Posts, Mentor Spotlight|

This month, we’re excited to spotlight volunteer mentor Beth! Beth matched with 8-year-old K last year, when K had just moved with his aunt. While K was experiencing a whole new environment, Beth showed an incredible commitment not only to K, but to his family as well. Since day o... Read More >

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Feedback as an Empowering Opportunity for Youth

By |November 9th, 2022|Categories: All Posts, News|

Silver Lining Mentoring recently had the opportunity to participate in a virtual LabStorm session with Feedback Labs, a nonprofit organization that believes people are the best experts in their own lives and helps make feedback the norm in aid, philanthropy, nonprofits, and govern... Read More >

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Deavonie & Keith: Building Bridges

By |November 3rd, 2022|Categories: 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 |November 3rd, 2022|Categories: 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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Volunteer Mentor Spotlight: Sam, October 2022

By |October 27th, 2022|Categories: All Posts, Mentor Spotlight|

Each month, Silver Lining Mentoring spotlights a Mentor of the Month to shine light on the incredible volunteers who make a difference in the lives of our young people and live by Silver Lining’s values of commitment, community, innovation, equity, and gratitude. This month, we’re... Read More >

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Grateful for our Mentors

By |September 29th, 2022|Categories: All Posts, Events, Mentor Spotlight|

What makes an evening filled with good food, games, and raffles even better? Celebrating with fellow members of the Silver Lining community! Every day, Silver Lining volunteers make a difference in the lives of our young people. To show our gratitude, we hosted Volunteer Mentor Ap... Read More >

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From the Institute: Incorporating a Strengths-Based Mindset into Mentoring Programs

By |September 9th, 2022|Categories: All Posts, Institute|

The Silver Lining Institute recently partnered with MENTOR to host a webinar on strengths-based approaches to mentoring. The strengths-based approach provides the positive supports that all young people need. It focuses on healthy development, and encourages youth to be active par... Read More >

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Volunteer Mentor Spotlight: Peter, August 2022

By |August 25th, 2022|Categories: All Posts, Mentor Spotlight|

Each month, Silver Lining Mentoring spotlights a Mentor of the Month to shine light on the incredible volunteers who make a difference in the lives of our young people and live by Silver Lining’s values of commitment, community, innovation, equity, and gratitude. This month, we’re... Read More >

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Podcast: Preparing Foster Youth for Adulting

By |August 22nd, 2022|Categories: All Posts, News|

Colby Swettberg, CEO of Silver Lining Mentoring, was recently featured on the Aging Out Institute's "Preparing Foster Youth for Adulting" podcast. Lynn Tonini of Aging Out Institute (AOI) interviewed Colby for the episode, during which they discussed Silver Lining's mentoring prog... Read More >

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Mentor of the Month Spotlight: Drew, July 2022

By |July 21st, 2022|Categories: All Posts, Mentor Spotlight|

Every day, Silver Lining mentors go above and beyond to connect with their mentees, sharing their experiences with our community all while going about their daily lives. We’re proud to announce our new Mentor of the Month spotlights to shine a light on the incredible volunteers wh... Read More >

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Paving the Way: SLM Institute Jumpstarts Advocacy Efforts with Fellowship

By |May 27th, 2022|Categories: All Posts, News|

By Mobile Burrell, Assistant Director of Technical Assistance & Institute Initiatives “As you start to walk out on the way, the way appears.” —Rumi Where did we start?  The Silver Lining Mentoring Institute (Institute) team started our walk in 2019 and, as Rumi alludes to, wer... Read More >

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