"Mentoring" isn't just a buzz word or hot topic in the news. Mentoring is a mosaic of the people in our community, connecting to make life richer. Below are just a few stories that show the true magic of mentoring.
Maria and Sayuri
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Maria and Sayuri are matched through Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Pittsburgh and love to try new things together -- including ice skating!
Jack and Ethan
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Matched through the Equitrans ASPIRE Program, this pair enjoy exploring career opportunities.
Ezra
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This high school student combines his love of soccer and social justice to mentor younger peers.
Meena, Masa and Grace
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Strong Women Strong Girls leverages strong relationships to empower the next generation of female leaders!
Masoka, Divine and Coach Chloe
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Building relationships over a shared love of soccer with Open Field.