• Introduction a new partnership between three local mentoring organizations Bolder Options, Boys & Girls Club, and our own Y Mentors... It has been proven over and over again that all youth, especially those who face significant challenges, benefit from having more than one caring adult to focus on their needs and guide them toward a successful future. By working together, our partnership maximizes limited resources and helps us reach a larger percentage of the youth who need us most. Each of our programs provides mentoring services in a unique way. Please read the program descriptions in this brochure and consider becoming mentor. We hope to see you at the Big Party Downtown on September 10th.
• The Big Party Downtown - Friday, September 10th Mark you calendar now and reserve your spot today, to attend this special fundraising event to benefit three local mentoring organizations - Y Mentors, Boys & Girls Club, and Bolder Options. Entertainment for adults only includes music, food and drink, casino games, prizes, store specials, and more! This event offers registration at $30.00 per person or a VIP spot for $50.00 per person to be included in the VIP Reception. The exclusive VIP Reception will be held from 6:00pm-7:00pm and the main event will follow from 7:00pm-10:00pm at the Shops at University Square. Register online today to reserve your spot and show your support for our three local mentoring organizations.
• Y Mentors wins the Olmsted County 2010 Live for Others - Healthy Community Award! The award letter read: "...your outstanding tradition of improving the lives of at risk youth in the community makes you the winner of the 12th Annual Live for Others - Healthy community Award in the "Group" category." Mentors will be recognized at the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, April 13th and will receive a "Live for Others" plaque for living to improve the lives of others in Olmsted County. Congratulations to all of our mentors that volunteer their time and talents. You truly do make a difference - Thank You!

• Click here for a current copy of our newsletter which includes stories, events, information, and much more about our Y Mentors Program at the YMCA.

About The Y Mentors Program:

Y Mentors is a nonprofit, community based, program that matches youth in need of a positive adult role model with adult volunteers.

There are typically between 40 and 50 kids on the waiting list and some youth wait up to one year to become matched with a mentor. Click here to find more links about our children that are waiting, how to sign up to help one of these children, and some great resources for our mentors at the Y.

Our Y Mentors Mission Statement:

Y Mentors will provide positive mentoring relationships to help Youth discover abilities by broadening their experiences and opportunities

Y Mentors Staff

Jenny Gile - Case Manager

507-287-2260 x 373

jennyg@ymentors.org

 

Mohamed Osmann - Case Manager

507-287-2260 x 372

mohamedo@rochfamy.org

 

Y Mentors Office

709 1st Ave. SW

Rochester, MN 55902

 

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Y Mentors Information....

• About the Kids On Our Waiting List
• Mentoring Works--Research That Proves It! 
• Other Ways To Help
• Resources For Current Mentors
• Learn More About Being A Mentor
• Mentor Job Description & Application Process
• Mentor Application