NEWS
Volunteer Mentor Spotlight: Aidan, January 2023
This month, we’re excited to spotlight volunteer mentor Aidan! Aidan matched with mentee Ivens last year during Learn & Earn, and the pair has been inseparable ever since. The match has been “crushing it since day 1,” says Rachel Asam, their program coordinator. Aidan and Iven... Read More >
“Foster care mentoring turns into 20-year relationship” – CommonWealth Magazine
Silver Lining Mentoring's longest mentoring matches were recently featured in a CommonWealth Magazine article by Shira Schoenberg called, "Foster care mentoring turns into 20-year relationship." In the article, Henry and Mike, as well as their mentors Justin and Vanessa, reflected... Read More >
Volunteer Mentor Spotlight: Beth, November 2022
This month, we’re excited to spotlight volunteer mentor Beth! Beth matched with 8-year-old K last year, when K had just moved with his aunt. While K was experiencing a whole new environment, Beth showed an incredible commitment not only to K, but to his family as well. Since day o... Read More >
Feedback as an Empowering Opportunity for Youth
Silver Lining Mentoring recently had the opportunity to participate in a virtual LabStorm session with Feedback Labs, a nonprofit organization that believes people are the best experts in their own lives and helps make feedback the norm in aid, philanthropy, nonprofits, and govern... Read More >
Deavonie & Keith: Building Bridges
When mentor Keith showed up for his first Learn & Earn workshop, he sat next to the mentee who seemed, at first glance, the most different from himself. Fast forward three years, and that young person—Deavonie—has become a central person in Keith’s life.
Yamil and Monica: Mentoring Magic
Yamil and Monica connected mostly through video calls for the first year after being matched in October 2020. Just one year in, the pair built a beautiful connection working towards Yamil’s goals of completing his GED and becoming a singer. Yamil reflected on having Monica for his mentor, saying, “It’s good to have someone on your side to support you on your way.”
Volunteer Mentor Spotlight: Sam, October 2022
Each month, Silver Lining Mentoring spotlights a Mentor of the Month to shine light on the incredible volunteers who make a difference in the lives of our young people and live by Silver Lining’s values of commitment, community, innovation, equity, and gratitude. This month, we’re... Read More >
Grateful for our Mentors
What makes an evening filled with good food, games, and raffles even better? Celebrating with fellow members of the Silver Lining community! Every day, Silver Lining volunteers make a difference in the lives of our young people. To show our gratitude, we hosted Volunteer Mentor Ap... Read More >
From the Institute: Incorporating a Strengths-Based Mindset into Mentoring Programs
The Silver Lining Institute recently partnered with MENTOR to host a webinar on strengths-based approaches to mentoring. The strengths-based approach provides the positive supports that all young people need. It focuses on healthy development, and encourages youth to be active par... Read More >
Volunteer Mentor Spotlight: Peter, August 2022
Each month, Silver Lining Mentoring spotlights a Mentor of the Month to shine light on the incredible volunteers who make a difference in the lives of our young people and live by Silver Lining’s values of commitment, community, innovation, equity, and gratitude. This month, we’re... Read More >
Podcast: Preparing Foster Youth for Adulting
Colby Swettberg, CEO of Silver Lining Mentoring, was recently featured on the Aging Out Institute's "Preparing Foster Youth for Adulting" podcast. Lynn Tonini of Aging Out Institute (AOI) interviewed Colby for the episode, during which they discussed Silver Lining's mentoring prog... Read More >
Mentor of the Month Spotlight: Drew, July 2022
Every day, Silver Lining mentors go above and beyond to connect with their mentees, sharing their experiences with our community all while going about their daily lives. We’re proud to announce our new Mentor of the Month spotlights to shine a light on the incredible volunteers wh... Read More >
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