NEWS
Mentee Spotlight: “When will our pain be heard?”
A young woman of color is wondering why so many things are going on in life right now with people of color like her: Why must we present ourselves a certain way to not be stopped by the police? Why do we get judged for how we dress, and look suspicious because of our clothing gear... Read More >
Mentee spotlight: “Silver Lining Mentoring program saved me”
This week we're lucky to have mentee Taranika sharing a personal story about how SLM programming can make a huge difference: By Taranika (SLM mentee) Hello my name is Taranika and I started with the Silver Lining Mentoring group in April 2019. At first I didn’t know what to... Read More >
Mentee Spotlight: “Just a Young Man Part of Mentoring Program”
We're grateful that Silver Lining's mentee Samiir took some time this week to reflect in his own words upon his relationship with Steph, his mentor: In my country having someone to support you, it's impossible because many people didn't believe helping someone or support them will... Read More >
Honoring Black Lives and Standing Against Racism and Injustice
Dear SLM Community – We are angered and heartbroken by the devastating brutality, racism, and injustice facing our nation in the wake of continued senseless violence against Black people. These incidents are not new and are not isolated. People of color are disproportionately im... Read More >
Mentee spotlight: a “backbone of support”
Jessica (mentee) and Chelsea (mentor) were matched in January of 2018. They took some time to write about their match with the SLM community. Reflections from Jessica: Chelsea and I have been matched for about 2 years now. Some of the things that we like to do together are go see ... Read More >
Resources for the Silver Lining Mentoring Community During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
During these challenging times, Silver Lining Mentoring remains committed to its young people, mentors, and community members. Now more than ever, we need to identify new ways to build connection and community, while protecting the safety and health of all. Please click her... Read More >
Silver Lining Mentoring’s Response to COVID-19
At Silver Lining Mentoring, we are deeply committed to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our community and continuing to serve as strong allies for young people impacted by foster care. Please click here to read about our response to COVID-19. ... Read More >
Why is the SLM Camping Trip so Important?
By Alaina Rosenberry Much has changed in my nine-year tenure at SLM. Over the years we’ve changed our name, more than tripled the number of youth we serve in mentoring relationships, developed new services and more recently launched a national arm to bring our best practices to me... Read More >
Silver Lining Mentoring Awarded Mentoring Matching Grant of $18,500
Contact: Sandra Hodgetts, Development Manager, (617) 778-1312, sandra@silverliningmentoring.org For immediate release Boston, October 22, 2019: Mass Mentoring Partnership (MMP), the only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding quality youth mentoring in Massachuset... Read More >
Former Harvard Kennedy School Director Barbara Best to join Silver Lining Mentoring as Executive Director
CEO Colby Swettberg excited to lead alongside Best as national division opens Contact: Cori Mykoff, Director of Development, (617) 209-5307, cori@silverliningmentoring.org For immediate release BOSTON, Sept. 23, 2019: Barbara Best, former Executive Director of the Center for Publi... Read More >
How SLM’s Values Show Up for Me as a Grant Writer
By Sannie Hodgetts At Silver Lining Mentoring, we have five core values: Commitment, Community, Innovation, Cultural Responsiveness, and Gratitude. These values guide every aspect of our work for every member of our team. As Development Manager, my primary responsibility is to wri... Read More >
Interview with Lee Nave, Jr.: Silver Lining Mentoring Board of Ambassador member and City Council Candidate for District 9
Lee Nave, Jr By Kelly Ferguson Staff member Kelly Ferguson sat down with Lee to talk about his background in student organizing and juvenile justice and his vision for a more equitable Boston. Meet Lee Lee Nave Jr. is a native of St. Louis, Missouri and is the oldest of three ch... Read More >
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