HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS CHANGE LIVES.
Resonant Vibe connects youth with mentors, supports caregivers, and strengthens communities in Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties.
HAPPY NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH!
January is Notional Mentoring Month and our incredible partners at The Well Coffee House are raising funds for Resonant Vibe to support mentoring for local youth. This is what it looks like when a community shows up.
Stop by The Well at 2410 E. Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46515 this month to support their fundraiser and help make mentoring possible!
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I HOPE MY MENTOR WILL...
We asked our Rising Stars about their hopes for their mentor.
MENTORING MATTERS BECAUSE...
We asked parents why mentoring matters.
"When we have safe, stable and nurturing relationships in our lives, it improves our neurologic functioning, it improves our hormonal regulation, it improves our immune function, and these social supports are a critical part of healing. If we all understand our role in being a source of buffering care to a young person in need, that is truly transformative."
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
RESEARCH-BACKED RESULTS OF MENTORSHIP & PARENT SUPPORT
🎓 55% Less Likely to Skip School
Youth with mentors are more engaged in school and more likely to graduate.
🚫 46% Less Likely to Try Illegal Drugs
Mentoring reduces risky behaviors and builds healthier habits.
🤝 78% More Likely to Volunteer
Mentored youth give back to their communities and inspire others.
🌟 130% More Likely to Take Leadership Roles
Mentorship builds confidence, responsibility, and leadership skills.
💼 Earn ~15% More in Early Adulthood
The positive effects of mentoring last well into adulthood.
🏠 40% Less Caregiver Stress
Family advocacy programs reduce caregiver stress by up to 40%, improving overall family stability and child well-being.
Sources:
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Starfish Initiative – Impact of Mentoring: https://starfishinitiative.org/what-is-the-impact-of-mentoring/
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Youth Mentors – Mentoring Impact: https://www.youthmentors.org/post/the-impact-of-mentoring
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Kids Cause – Impact of Mentoring on Kids: https://kidscause.org/the-impact-of-mentoring-on-kids/
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Reuters – Investing in Soft Skills / Mentoring: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/brand-watch-why-investing-soft-skills-makes-hard-headed-business-sense-2025-02-24/
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Child Welfare Information Gateway, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services:
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/family-support/