Our Vision
Every young person in Colorado will have the supportive relationships they need to grow, connect, and thrive.
Make a Difference in a Child's Life
In May we celebrate multiple themes, each of which provide the opportunity to show up for youth in various spaces. This month, we invite you to join us in advocating for the mental and physical health and well-being of our nation’s young people. We also encourage you to increase efforts on behalf of those growing up, and aging out, of the foster system.
Join us in amplifying the movement!
There are many actionable ways to support the mentoring movement this May:
Please join us as we spotlight the impacts of mentoring and elevate awareness around the critical need to keep empowering young people through supportive relationships.
Check out the Calls to Action below for more information on how you can get involved in advancing the mentoring movement.
1. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month • May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! This month, we’re celebrating the power of sports and play to bring mentors and young people together while promoting health and wellness. However you choose to move, staying active builds positive lifelong habits. Need ideas to get started? Check out our resources!
2. National Mental Health Awareness Month • May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! Did you know that 58% of young people say their mentor plays a key role in supporting their mental well-being? This month, let’s highlight how mentors can foster safe spaces for compassionate and open conversations. All moments of connection make a big difference. Click below for resources on supporting youth mental health!
3. National Foster Care Month • Every young person deserves a caring, supportive adult in their corner. This Foster Care Month, we honor the power of positive relationships in empowering and guiding Foster Youth toward bright futures. Deepen your impact and explore our resources below.
4. Advocate for increased funding for the mentoring movement.
3. Make a gift to support the mentoring movement.
4. Become or find a mentor.
Mentoring and Mental Health
We're thrilled to share the insightful video below featuring MENTOR Colorado Executive Director Lindsey Cali, SCD Enrichment Program Founder/CEO Shalelia Dillard, and STAR Girlz Empowerment Founder/Executive Director Shalonda Palmer. Premiered before an audience of over 1,300 at the 2024 MENTOR National Mentoring Summit, this video highlights the vital connection between mentoring and mental health.
Mentoring Black and Brown Girls
Another inspiring video highlighting Colorado mentoring that premiered before an audience of over 1,300 at the 2024 MENTOR National Mentoring Summit! Witness how mentoring amplifies the connection that develops by knowing and overcoming shared struggles, and the transformative influence of representation. Special thanks to SCD Enrichment Program and STAR Girlz Empowerment for joining us in this important project.
Custom Training and Consulting
Mentoring is good but quality mentoring is better! MENTOR Colorado exists to strengthen the quality of mentoring throughout Colorado by providing capacity building support to mentoring and youth serving programs.
Invest in Colorado's Youth
Your gift helps increase our capacity to close the mentoring gap and drive equity through quality mentoring relationships for young people.
Program Resources
Raise your voice, share your knowledge, and affect positive change through engagement with Congress and other influencers in your communities by calling on them to prioritize relationships for young people.
Our Work
At MENTOR Colorado, our goal is clear: to ensure every young person in Colorado will have a quality mentoring relationship. We're on a mission to transform the quality and significantly increase the quantity of mentoring relationships for Colorado's young people.