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
As the month unfolds and we move into the last quarter of the year, let’s use this time to embrace change and gratitude as we celebrate National Principal’s Month, Youth Justice Action Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month. October provides an opportunity to spotlight the guiding role that adults play in elevating mentorship in the education system and is also a great time to raise crucial awareness about the impacts of the criminal justice system on youth. October 15 marks the end of Hispanic Heritage month, let’s continue to honor the mentors and mentees of this vibrant community.
There are many actionable ways to support the mentoring movement this October:
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 Principals Month: Educators and mentors play a vital role in shaping the lives of young people, but teamwork among all the adults in a young person’s life, especially parents, teachers, coaches, can enhance the mentoring experience. Check out the chapter on “Working With Others in the Mentoring Relationship System” in Becoming a #BetterMentor to learn more about fostering these essential partnerships!
2. Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 to October 15 • This Hispanic Heritage Month, take the time to learn more about Hispanic culture and traditions, while exploring how you can incorporate more cultural awareness in mentoring relationships. A key component of mentoring is being able to recognize and honor diverse perspectives & encourage inclusivity.
3.Youth Justice Action Month:Youth Justice Action Month is a time to focus on how to support youth impacted by the justice system, especially through mentoring relationships. Learn more about #YJAM and the organizing advocates.
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.