NEWS
Deavonie & Keith: Building Bridges
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.
Yamil and Monica: Mentoring Magic
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.”
Volunteer Mentor Spotlight: Sam, October 2022
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 >
Grateful for our Mentors
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 >
From the Institute: Incorporating a Strengths-Based Mindset into Mentoring Programs
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 >
Volunteer Mentor Spotlight: Peter, August 2022
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 >
Podcast: Preparing Foster Youth for Adulting
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 >
Mentor of the Month Spotlight: Drew, July 2022
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 >
Paving the Way: SLM Institute Jumpstarts Advocacy Efforts with Fellowship
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 >
Celebrating SLM’s First Matches, 20 Years Later
This month marked an important milestone in Silver Lining Mentoring’s history—our very first matches are celebrating 20 years together! Mentees Henry and Mike have been connected with their mentors, Justin and Vanessa, since March 2002. The Beginning Silver Lining Mentoring® was f... Read More >
Seeding Our Future: Silver Lining Mentoring Selected by Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Silver Lining Mentoring is proud to announce that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has selected Silver Lining as part of her effort “to give the majority of [her] wealth back to the society that helped generate it.” Ms. Scott’s rigorous process of national research and analysis make... Read More >
Mentoring Vital to Bridging Relationship Gap for Youth in Foster Care
Christina Haines, SLM's Senior Director of Strategy and National Initiatives, wrote an op-ed for the Boston Herald calling attention to the benefits of long-term mentoring relationships for youth in foster care. Read the op-ed, entitled "Mentoring Vital to Bridging Relationship Ga... Read More >
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