June 13, 2016 — A ringing telephone silenced guests at the Silver Lining Mentoring Match Gala on Wednesday June 8th, so that CEO, Colby Swettberg, could announce how she answered the legendary surprise call that every non-profit in the city longs to receive from New England Patrio... Read More >

  Branden Getchell found himself in a number of foster homes as a child where he was separated from his four siblings and shuffled through a number of school districts.  It wasn't until he found stability in his final foster home and met strong mentors that he was able to pre... Read More >

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 >

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 >

  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 >

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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