MENTOR

ACTION OPPORTUNITYORGANIZATIONS

Jun 6

Written By THECHANGELAB

Expanding the power of relationships to transform lives and systems

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Who They Are

MENTOR is the national voice of the youth mentoring movement. For over three decades, they’ve worked to close the mentoring gap by fueling quality, accessible mentoring relationships for young people across the U.S. MENTOR believes all youth should have access to the support and guidance that caring relationships provide—especially those facing systemic barriers.

What They Do

Build Capacity
Offers training, technical assistance, and resources to grow mentoring programs with quality and equity.
Influence Systems
Embeds mentoring in schools, workplaces, and civic institutions.
Lead a Movement
Advances research, policy, and public awareness to normalize mentoring in youth development.
Support Networks
Coordinates a nationwide network of local affiliates to localize and scale mentoring efforts.

Why They Matter

MENTOR’s relationship-based framework strengthens the social fabric of our communities. Their emphasis on connection, identity, and equity aligns with The Change Lab’s mission to expand the circle of human concern, especially through civic resilience and belonging.

Connection to The Change Lab

Mentorship is a time-tested intervention that bridges divides, activates civic imagination, and builds leadership. MENTOR’s evidence-backed tools offer a roadmap for integrating relational strategies into broader social impact efforts.