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We believe in the power of mentoring

The Mentoring Partnership advances mentoring in Western PA to ignite community involvement, strengthen programs and empower all youth to succeed in life.

Our Impact

 The Mentoring Partnership grows mentoring to ensure that all young people in our community have caring adults in their lives who are equipped to help them feel safe, supported and empowered to dream big. Take a look at this snapshot of our work!

Served494organizations

Trained1,618mentors & mentees

Delivered679hours of no-cost support

What’s New

Magic of Mentoring
Magic of Mentoring 2025

Join us for the Magic of Mentoring!

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

6 PM to 9:00 PM

Acrisure Stadium

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Community News
Meet the 2024 Steelers All-Peer Team

This year's team is made up of 11 football players from around the region who go above and beyond to support their peers.

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Mentoring News/Resources
2025 National Mentoring Summit

The 2025 National Mentoring Summit was a testament to the collective power of mentorship, bringing together voices from all backgrounds to ensure that every young person has access to meaningful, supportive relationships.

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Upcoming Trainings & Events

02/18

Relationship-Centered Schools Info Session February 2025

3:30PM | OnlineMore info
02/20

Elements Intro February 2025

12:00PM | ZoomMore info
02/26

Virtual Mentoring 101 - February Wednesday 2025

6:00PM | TMP ZoomMore info

Featured Resources

Program Best Practices
Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring

Research-based, practitioner-approved standards for creating and sustaining quality youth mentoring programs and impactful mentoring relationships.

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Building Relationships
Everyday Mentoring

Everyday Mentoring recognizes that adults everywhere can make a mentoring difference for youth in their daily lives.

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Building Relationships
Making the Most of Mentoring

This activity card provides tips for youth on how to build their networks and map out their goals.

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Be a Mentoring Champion

Your support will make critical mentoring connections for kids in our community. Give today to ensure all youth know the power of having someone in their corner who believes in them!

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