A world where Black youth have equal opportunity to reach their full potential and become leaders in their communities.
Mentoring Mentors’ mission is to enhance academic achievement, inspire confidence, and expose youth to positive mentoring experiences that transform the trajectory of their future.
Mentoring Mentors cultivates the next generation of Black community leaders by facilitating near-to-peer mentorships that build confidence, provide academic support, promote social-emotional development and give Black youth the tools and supports needed to manifest their dreams.
Mentoring Mentors is a Baltimore-based non-profit that supports youth 11- 18 through an intergenerational, near-to-peer model that promotes interdependency, long-term relationships and commitment to the community. Since its founding in 2014, Mentoring Mentors has served nearly 200 students.
Over time, mentees develop the skills required to become mentors, so that they can act as leaders in their own communities.
The four focus drives Mentoring Mentors’ yearly focal program outcomes. Some of the focus areas may overlap within any given stage of youth development. The goal is to create a generational culture that steers youth towards relation, community, and commitment. The four focus:
In real life, who do you turn to? 9 million kids in America are growing up without an answer to this question. Your help can ensure every young person has someone to turn to every time.
