May 2026 Striving for Progress Collaborative Series
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LENS May 19, 2026
Striving for Progress Collaborative Series
Location: Mentoring Partnership Offices, 4165 Blair St, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
We've heard from partners again and again about the value of collaborative spaces and connecting with one another, and TMP is dedicated to creating these spaces.
In these sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to brainstorm, share, and learn from each other to make sure young people feel cared for and supported while also taking care of ourselves and other helpers. Discussions will be facilitated by TMP and guest experts and will include participatory methods and activities to help us dive deeper into topics and encourage collaboration. We know that this work also requires continuous learning, so sessions will be focused on a topic chosen by participants and partners. TMP will provide opportunities to engage with topic experts, learn new information and skills, and share access to resources and follow-up support.
In these sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to brainstorm, share, and learn from each other to make sure young people feel cared for and supported while also taking care of ourselves and other helpers. Discussions will be facilitated by TMP and guest experts and will include participatory methods and activities to help us dive deeper into topics and encourage collaboration. We know that this work also requires continuous learning, so sessions will be focused on a topic chosen by participants and partners. TMP will provide opportunities to engage with topic experts, learn new information and skills, and share access to resources and follow-up support.
Save the date for our upcoming sessions and register below! Session topics will be announced in advance and chosen based on feedback.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - Mentoring Partnership Offices
10am-11:30am
Session Topic: Engaging Families in Youth Mentoring
Research shows that mentoring has an even greater impact on youth when families are engaged. In this session, we will discuss why family engagement matters, current barriers to engagement, and best practices for engaging families in mentoring programs.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with other mentoring programs and youth serving organizations and will leave with resources and strategies for improving family engagement practices.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with other mentoring programs and youth serving organizations and will leave with resources and strategies for improving family engagement practices.
Click here to register for all sessions in this series!
Tuesday, August 18 | 10am-11:30am
Tuesday, October 20| 10am-11:30am
Tuesday, August 18 | 10am-11:30am
Tuesday, October 20| 10am-11:30am
Space is limited. You must be registered to attend. Registration will close once the training is full or two days before the scheduled session. Training may be canceled if there are insufficient registrants.
