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Elisa Sutherland: Why I’m Running

By |April 7th, 2016|Categories: All Posts, News|

Elisa Sutherland has been a runner since middle school, but when she suffered her first multiple sclerosis attack, she was numb from the waist down and lost the ability to walk.  She slowly learned to walk again, and eventually to run.  All of this would not have been possible wit... Read More >

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Morgan Armitage: Why I’m Running

By |April 7th, 2016|Categories: All Posts, News|

Morgan Armitage was encouraged to take up running as a way to manage her type 1 diabetes  by a close friend and mentor. She recognizes that she would not be where she is in life without amazing people who have mentored and supported her. Morgan is excited to join in Silver Lining ... Read More >

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Natasha Walth: Why I’m Running

By |April 7th, 2016|Categories: All Posts, News|

  Natasha Walth knows firsthand how relevant Silver Lining Mentoring's mission is, as she grew up in a family that took in foster children. Natasha is Chair of Silver Lining Mentoring's Board of Ambassadors and ran the 2015 Boston Marathon for Silver Lining Mentoring.  Here s... Read More >

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Thank You to Our Social Workers!

By |March 10th, 2016|Categories: All Posts, News|

March is National Social Work Month and we are excited for the opportunity to thank the eight social workers (more than two-thirds of us!) on our team. Thank you for all that you do to support the young people and mentors of Silver Lining Mentoring. We are so grateful for you! &nb... Read More >

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Supporter Spotlight: iSpecimen

By |March 9th, 2016|Categories: All Posts, Supporter Spotlight|

We're looking forward to seeing you at our 7th Annual Match Gala at the State Room in Boston on Wednesday June 8, 2016.     Invitations are coming soon!  Contact Brenna DeCotis for event or sponsorship information. We are grateful to all of our sponsors and send a special thanks t... Read More >

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Learn How to Be a Better Ally

By |March 9th, 2016|Categories: All Posts, Cultural Responsiveness|

Photo Credit At Silver Lining Mentoring, we are dedicated to being allies for people of color and other marginalized communities. However, we know that figuring out how to be an effective ally can be difficult.  This article caught our eye because it gives an interesting perspec... Read More >

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Read Our Newsletter

By |February 12th, 2016|Categories: All Posts|

Silver Lining Mentoring's monthly newsletter provides updates on our mentors and mentees, donors, upcoming events, and more. To sign up to receive our newsletter, please click here. Past Newsletters: June 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018  January 2018 December 2017 Novembe... Read More >

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Meet New Board Member Roy Bates!

By |February 12th, 2016|Categories: All Posts, News|

Roy Bates (center) with Silver Lining Mentoring Staff: Director of Evaluation and Strategy Melissa Birke Chu, CEO Colby Swettberg, Director of Programs Alaina Rosenberry and Outreach Coordinator Brian Diah We are delighted to welcome Roy Bates to our Board of Directors!  Roy say... Read More >

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What We’re Watching This Month

By |February 12th, 2016|Categories: All Posts, Cultural Responsiveness|

Source At Silver Lining Mentoring, one of our values is cultural responsiveness. We believe that diversity strengthens communities and we are committed to listening and responding to all voices to promote respect, compassion, and social change. Each month, one of our Staff Membe... Read More >

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