NEWS
Why I Ride!
Name: M. Scott Knox Where You Work: Brooke Charter Schools Connection to SLM: Board Member I believe that all young people deserve to have someone who champions and cheerleads for them. I was fortunate to have parents, an older sister, neighbors, and extended family who encourage... Read More >
Amid Budget Cuts, Boston Based Silver Lining Mentoring Level-Funded for FY2018
Boston – Silver Lining Mentoring was spared a 5% cut from their FY18 Mentoring Matching Grant award last month. Mass Mentoring Partnership (MMP), a statewide organization fueling the movement to expand empowering youth-adult relationships across Massachusetts, used private funds t... Read More >
Standing in Solidarity
Silver Lining Mentoring stands in solidarity with our allies in Charlottesville, VA. We are deeply saddened and outraged by the overt displays of racism and white supremacy that took place over the weekend. As a team, we are choosing to actively take a stand against violence, hat... Read More >
Why I Ride: Anne Bowie
Name: Anne Bowie Where You Work: Public Service Manager, WilmerHale Connection to SLM: I am proud to serve on the board of SLM, and have done so since 2013. The Rodman Ride is a tremendous opportunity to be in a community of riders on behalf of the community. The energy o... Read More >
Why I Ride!
Name: Brenna DeCotis Where you Work: Reach Out and Read Connection to SLM: I worked at Silver Lining Mentoring from 2014 to 2016. I rode the Rodman Ride for Silver Lining Mentoring because I know how important Silver Lining Mentoring's work is! As an employee at Silver Lining Men... Read More >
Silver Lining Mentoring CEO Colby Swettberg Named Barr Foundation Fellow
In recognition of outstanding leadership and impact at Silver Lining Mentoring and within the Greater Boston community, Colby Swettberg, CEO, has been named a Barr Foundation Fellow. “I'm incredibly humbled and honored to have the chance to learn from and grow with this group of i... Read More >
Silver Lining Mentoring: Looking Back and Moving Forward
SLM is so grateful for our experience working with Social Venture Partners and we cannot thank our consultants enough for all of their hard work and dedication in helping us determine how we want to grow and serve more young people. Read more about our experience with them in the ... Read More >
Becoming a Mentor: Tim Jackson
“What does it take to be a mentor?” There isn’t a simple answer to that question, but there are a few things that we value above all at Silver Lining Mentoring. Chief among them are; consistency, communication and adaptability to meet a young person where they are. Julie, Program... Read More >
Kelly & Kevin reunited!
You may be familiar with the story of Kelly Baker, Match of the Year and her Mentee, Kevin. Kelly spoke at our Annual match gala in 2016 highlighting the power of their relationship. Watch the video below to catch up; Over the Weekend of January 14th, Kelly visited Kevin for the... Read More >
Learn & Earn Graduation December 2016
For many young people, receiving your own gift at graduation, or having a roomful of people clap for you, may seem mundane, but for many participants in Learn and Earn, these are moments to cherish. As one participant reflects “This graduation was special because I was surrounded ... Read More >
Rodman Ride 2016
Rodman Riders Noah Hodgetts, Brenna DeCotis, Anne Bowie & Carmela Martell at the 2015 Rodman Ride. Silver Lining Mentoring supporters are amazing! You go above and beyond day after day, year after year to show youth impacted by foster care that they matter to you. This mon... Read More >
Silver Lining is a Social Innovator!
