Mentoring Programs

Change a Life Forever With That Spare Bedroom

Dwight Robson | Posted 05.09.2012

Dwight Robson

With a spare bedroom and a desire to make a difference, Nancy, a retired nurse, realized that she had the resources and skills to help one of the thousands of other people like her sister.

Millions of Children Need Mentors

Tasha Mitchell | Posted 03.31.2012

Tasha Mitchell

The New Year has just begun, and it's not too late to add one more meaningful deed to your list of resolutions: mentoring a child in your community.

Cuts to National Service Would Eliminate Life-Changing Opportunities for At-Risk Youth

Jim Ziolkowski | Posted 10.17.2011

Jim Ziolkowski

We need to save service because service is the fabric of our nation. Service empowers people in the most challenging circumstances to lift up their communities and each other.

Talking With Iraqi Women: Overcoming Social Issues to Spur Economic Growth

Elinor Steele | Posted 05.25.2011

Elinor Steele

Iraq has always been a Middle East pioneer for promoting women's rights. However, some men have become less open-minded to women-owned businesses. And that could set Iraq's economy back by decades.

Talking With Iraq's Women: Big Dreams and Enormous Challenges

Elinor Steele | Posted 05.25.2011

Elinor Steele

In my six years managing worldwide communications for Tupperware, I've met with businesswomen from around the globe. I've always been moved and motivated by these wonderful women.

How To Turn A Role Model Into A Mentor

Maddy Dychtwald | Posted 11.17.2011

Maddy Dychtwald

Can you yourself have the audacity to reach out to someone you truly respect and admire and ask him or her to help you learn, improve and move forward?

Spreading Inspiration: A Pledge for the Next Generation

Elinor Steele | Posted 11.17.2011

Elinor Steele

Women everywhere are looking for connections, conversation and community. They want to be part of a cause greater than themselves, and inspire.

Why Mentoring Young Women and Girls is Important

Tabby Biddle | Posted 11.17.2011

Tabby Biddle

When we support the growth and empowerment of women and girls, we raise the quality of life for everyone.