Read the latest articles, resources, and stories from Forge Youth Mentoring!
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Forging Brighter Futures: Yakima Fundraiser for Forge Youth Mentoring
Join us at the Forging Bright Futures fundraising event in Yakima Washington!
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Paarth’s Powerful Story of Resilience, Adaptation, and Personal Growth
Read about how this immigrant family overcame obstacles through the power of mentoring!
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Principles of Mentoring
Read more about the core principles of mentoring. Just like most things in life, effective mentors start with the basics.
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How to Be a Great Mentor
Mentoring is a transformative journey, and being an exceptional mentor may seem complicated, but can be truly simple. Here, we’ll explore six essential elements that can help you be a great mentor. Empathy Empathy is the cornerstone of effective mentoring. To be a great mentor, you simply should genuinely desire to understand the feelings of…
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A Year of Mentorship: Grace and Krissa’s Story
Read about Grace and Krissa’s first year of mentorship!
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Parenting Teens: Insights from a High School Student
As parents, it can be challenging to understand children’s evolving needs. Read this high schooler’s insights about parenting teens.
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It’s as Easy as Riding a Bike
Discover the heartwarming mentorship journey of Jim and Junior. Join FORGE and start your own inspiring story as a mentor today!
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Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Through Mentorship
Discover how positive relationships with mentors help youth overcome Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
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We’re Still Talking About This?
One of our mentor matches, Tom and Aden, recently went bowling for a fun event. They had a great time perfecting their skills and playing a competitive game. In the end, 11-year-old Aden won. “To this day, he still won’t let me forget it”, said Tom. Tom and Aden have only been matched for 7…
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Breaking Boundaries: A Mentor’s Impact on Ailen’s College Dreams
Read Ailen’s mentoring success story, “This is not just a program… I’m going to talk to her for the rest of my life. I love her.”