R.I.S.E.
Youth Mentoring Program 

Through the RISE youth mentoring program, we connect youth with caring adult mentors who provide guidance, encouragement, and consistency - helping each young person discover their unique voice and navigate life with confidence.

 

Through our community-based mentoring model, we match youth ages 6-18 with mentors who meet with them twice a month for at least an hour to explore shared interests and work toward personal, academic, and emotional goals.

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Our programming is grounded in:

• Connection – building strong, consistent relationships between mentors and mentees
   

• Creativity – using art, music, storytelling, and self-expression to foster identity and healing
   

• Empowerment – helping youth develop the skills and self-belief to pursue their dreams
   

Whether it's creating art, learning to DJ, or simply sharing a meal and talking through life’s challenges, this experience is about showing up, listening deeply, and growing together.

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Child Eligibility: 

• Aged 6-18

• Have a desire to meet with a mentor regularly

• Live in Elkhart or St. Joseph County, Indiana

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