Elevate H.E.R. returns! Though it looks a little different this year! No need to worry, the MENTOR MD | DC team will tell you all about it. On March 29th, join us virtually at 4:30 pm for our 4th Elevate H.E.R. We're highlighting the BEST of girls mentoring in Maryland and DC to close out […]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. MENTOR MD|DC has gathered experts from across Maryland and DC to answer questions and share how mentoring programs can help keep children safe in their communities. Join this event to take a stand for child […]

Girls' Health 201 is a follow-up to our March workshop, where we discussed periods, birth control, & safe relationships. In this 201 training, we will focus specifically on eating disorders and mental health struggles. We'll discuss how to identify when disordered eating behaviors or mental health struggles are developing, and practical coping strategies for young […]

Many nonprofits rely on individual donors and grants to survive. Organizations looking to expand their fundraising efforts should explore a variety of tactics and strategies in order to not only attract new supporters, but also to keep and grow the support of current donors, which is why diversifying income streams is essential for long term […]

  What does it mean to practice cultural humility in youth development? Cultural humility is the concept of remaining humble regarding one’s knowledge of the culture and social identities of others. Research shows that practicing cultural humility is invaluable in building relationships with young people, and this workshop will explain why that’s so important, and […]

What is trauma? What does it mean to be trauma informed? How can we be trauma informed in our relationships with young people? This session will answer all these questions and more- including what is and is not the responsibility of programs and mentors. Relationships with young people are your program’s currency, and being trauma […]

Has your youth program ever served a child whose brain just seemed to work differently? Come learn about neurodiversity! Neurodiversity reframes the diagnoses that have stigmatized young people for decades and made it unnecessarily difficult for them to succeed. Join this session to learn more, and how to take steps to practice maningful inclusion in […]

Join this session to explore the new supplement to the Elements of Effective Practices for Mentoring Programs to ensure your program is prepared to serve ALL children this Disability Inclusion Month.

  MENTOR's Youth-Led Advocacy Guide Launch Party celebrates the release of the practical tool for youth mentoring programs, youth-serving organizations, and current and aspiring youth advocates looking to establish and expand practical youth-led advocacy activities and initiatives. This guide culminates the vision and expertise of a team of youth advocates, committee members, and representatives from […]