Youth Mentoring Connection

🎉 What a Week of Impact! 🎉 This week, your generosity has fueled mentorship, connection, and healing for our youth—and the momentum is still strong! Here’s how your support is making a difference: ✨ $5 – Provides supplies for a mentee program. ✨ $20 – Fuels emotional growth through monthly ECHO sessions for a youth and their mentor. ✨ $120 – Sends one youth to our summer surf program. ✨ $600 – Creates life-changing moments at a youth initiation retreat. ✨ $3,500 – Delivers a full year of mentorship for one youth. It’s not too late to join the movement! Your gift can still be doubled thanks to our $15,000 match goal. 💻 Tap the link in our bio to give today! Together, we’re transforming lives and building brighter futures. 💙 #KeepGiving #YouthEmpowerment #MentorshipMatters #GiveHope #FuelTheFuture

🌟 Missed Giving Tuesday? It’s Not Too Late! 🌟 Yesterday, we came together to empower and uplift our youth—but the chance to make an impact doesn’t end there. 💙 Your support still matters. Your gift can: ✨ $5 – Fund supplies for a mentee program. ✨ $20 – Promote healing through monthly ECHO sessions for a youth and their mentor. ✨ $120 – Send one youth to our summer surf program. ✨ $600 – Support a transformative youth initiation retreat. ✨ $3,500 – Provide a year of mentoring for one youth. There’s still time to help us reach our $15,000 match goal—every dollar is doubled! Let’s keep the momentum going and change lives together. 💻 Click the link in our bio to give today! #MakeAnImpact #YouthEmpowerment #SupportMentorship #HealingAndGrowth #GivingSeason

🌟 It’s Giving Tuesday—Let’s Make an Impact! 🌟 Today is the day to create lasting change. Your support empowers youth to heal, grow, and thrive. And with our $15,000 matching challenge, every dollar you give is DOUBLED to go even further! 💵 Here’s how your donation makes a difference: ✨ $5 – Helps fund supplies for a mentee program. ✨ $20 – Supports healing and emotional growth through monthly facilitated ECHO group sessions for a youth and their mentor. ✨ $120 – Covers the cost for one youth to attend our summer surf program. ✨ $600 – Funds a transformative youth initiation retreat. ✨ $3,500 – Provides mentoring for one youth for a full year. 🌟 Your gift today helps us meet our $15,000 match goal and directly changes lives. Donate now through the link in our bio! #GivingTuesday #MentorChangeLives #DoubleYourImpact #YouthEmpowerment #MakeADifference

🌟 Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! 🌟 Get ready to make a difference in the lives of young people who need it most. Your generosity fuels mentorship, connection, and healing—changing lives one relationship at a time. 💡 Every dollar counts toward creating safe spaces and empowering our youth to thrive. ✨ Don’t wait! Follow the link in our bio to learn more about our mission and how you can join the movement. Together, let’s make tomorrow unforgettable. 💙 #GivingTuesday #YouthEmpowerment #MentorshipMatters #TransformLives #LinkInBio

Meet Jose. 💙 ✨ Meet Jose. ✨ “I just feel really loved.” These words capture the spirit of Jose’s journey with Youth Mentoring Connection. As a mentee, he’s been surrounded by the support and care he needs to grow into the person he’s meant to be. This #GivingTuesday, we’re inviting you to be a part of that community of support. For every dollar you give, Change Reaction will match it—up to $15,000! Together, we can continue to empower youth like Jose to feel seen, valued, and loved. 💙 Donate today and make a lasting impact on a young person's future. Click our link in bio to donate or visit https://ow.ly/9mSY50Ufumm #GivingTuesday #SupportOurYouth #MentorshipMatters #YouthEmpowerment #YMC

Honoring Native American Heritage Day 🦅 Today, we take a moment to reflect on the resilience, wisdom, and strength of Native American communities—whose cultures, traditions, and histories are still very much alive. While Native Americans have endured immense challenges, they continue to thrive, preserving their heritage and contributing to our shared story. At Youth Mentoring Connection, we recognize that true healing and growth come from understanding, respect, and solidarity. The work we do with our young people is deeply informed by the wisdom of Indigenous practices, grounded in community and connection. As we honor Native American Heritage Day, let’s commit to amplifying the voices and stories of those who have been marginalized, and continue to work together toward a more inclusive and compassionate future. The youth we mentor today carry the hope of tomorrow, and together, we are all part of the healing process. #NativeAmericanHeritageDay #YouthMentoringConnection #Respect #Healing #Community

This Thanksgiving, we take a moment to express our gratitude for our YMC community—mentors, mentees, and supporters. We recognize the importance of honoring each other’s stories, understanding our shared history, and acknowledging the struggles that have shaped us. While today may hold different meanings for many, we are thankful for the chance to learn, grow, and stand together. May we continue to support each other and move forward with love, respect, and awareness. #Gratitude #YMCCommunity #NativeLivesMatter #HonoringHistory

Be Someone They Can Look Up To—and join the Heroic 2 Mentorship Program! This is your opportunity to guide high school students from diverse backgrounds as they navigate their paths, tackle challenges, and pursue their dreams. Heroic 2 Program Details: 📅 Alternating Wednesday evenings ⏰ 5:00-7:00 PM 📍 8407 S. Vermont Ave., LA 90044 🗓️ Program runs December 11, 2024, through July 2025 As a Heroic 2 mentor, you’ll: ✨ Inspire Growth – Show young people the possibilities that lie ahead and help them build confidence. ✨ Learn & Lead – Develop skills like leadership and empathy that benefit all areas of your life. ✨ Build Real Connections – Be part of a mentorship family that’s focused on impact, growth, and community. If you’re ready to share your journey and uplift the next generation, join us for Heroic 2 and make an unforgettable impact. Sign up today and be the role model they need! Follow link in bio or visit youth mentoring.org/get-involved today! #Heroic2Mentorship #YouthMentoring #MentorshipMatters #EmpowerYouth #BeTheGuide #BecomeAMentor

🌟 Your Support Transforms Lives! 🌟 Maija, one of our amazing mentees, reminds us why our work at Youth Mentoring Connection is so important: "It's comforting to know my community supports my dreams." — Maija, YMC Mentee This #GivingTuesday, your donation will help more youth like Maija discover their gifts, build resilience, and achieve their dreams. And thanks to Change Reaction, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000! Let’s show Maija and hundreds of other youth that their community believes in them. Together, we can create a brighter future. ✨ Double your impact today! 👉https://ow.ly/VMjT50UfnfH #GivingTuesday #YouthMentoring #DoubleYourImpact #ChangeReaction #SupportYouth #CommunityHealing

This Giving Tuesday, Your Impact is Doubled! 📢 We’re excited to kick off our Giving Tuesday and End-of-Year Campaign! Thanks to our longtime partner, Change Reaction, your generosity will go twice as far. They’ve pledged to match every dollar donated, up to $15,000. Every donation helps YMC provide mentoring and essential support to over 400 youth annually, including: 🎓 95% graduation rates 🎯 88% college or trade school enrollment 💪 90% increased resiliency Together, we can continue empowering young lives and building stronger communities. Will you join us in doubling the love and impact this season? 🔗 Donate today: https://ow.ly/C4Eo50Ue2Kj