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Program Best Practices
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Inclusive and Affirming Programming for LGBTQ+ Youth
MENTOR three-part series on creating an inclusive and affirming program climate for LGBTQ+ youth.
Program Best Practices
November 2024 LENS Meeting Recap: Youth Voice
Our November 2024 LENS focused on youth voice -- honoring it and helping youth build power! Featuring Adelaide Moschler from MENTOR Independence Region.
Program Best Practices
TMP Impact Profile: Providence Connections
Learn more about how TMP supported Providence Connections to develop and implement a sustainable program design.
Program Best Practices
TMP Impact Profile: Crossroads Foundation
Learn more about how TMP supports Crossroads Foundation and its work to provide Pittsburgh youth with a high-quality high school education and routes to support college and other post-secondary education.
Building Relationships
Becoming a Better Mentor
This resource, organized by chapters, provides real-world advice and tangible strategies to help caring adults “be there” for the young people in their lives.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion — Program Best Practices
May 2024 LENS Meeting Recap: SOGIE
Mx. Coley Alston, MPH and Program Director at Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation, shares more about SOGIE (sexual orientation, gender identity and expression) and how programs and caring adults can better support young people through the use of inclusive language.
Program Best Practices
April 2024 LENS Meeting Recap: Financial Aid Literacy
Amy Sawdey, PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partner, is sharing more about recent FAFSA changes and how to guide young people through the application process.
Program Best Practices
January 2024 LENS Meeting Recap: Mentor Recruitment Best Practices
TMP's January 2024 LENS Meeting was all about mentor recruitment best practices. Check out the recap for key highlights!
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion — Program Best Practices
Guide to Mentoring Boys and Young Men of Color
Helps mentoring programs leverage the power of group mentoring to benefit all participants.
Youth Sports
Everyday Mentoring Weekly Text Tips for Coaches
These Everyday Mentoring weekly text tips will help youth sports coaches better support their athletes on and off the field.
School-Based Mentoring
Relationship-Centered Schools: A Framework for Leveraging Mentoring School-Wide
Relationships matter now more than ever and especially in schools. TMP's Relationship-Centered Schools framework helps school districts activate the power of strong relationships for all students!
Program Best Practices
Post-Pandemic Volunteer Recruitment Strategies
Check out this recording from our May 2023 LENS Meeting (Learning, Engaging, Networking and Sharing) all about mentor recruitment strategies and approaches.