Youth Mentoring In Maui, Hawaii
Youth Mentoring in Hawaii
Forge Youth Mentoring strives to connect generations to restore hope in our communities and to help young people discover and pursue their full potential. We do this by bringing two worlds together through the power of mentorship. Adult mentors have the opportunity to learn from and pour into young people who desperately need their support. Through mentoring, youth are able to overcome adversity to pursue their dreams, goals, and passions.
Mentoring Keiki Thanks to Village of Hope
Bud White, Volunteer Chapter Director
Nestor Fontanilla, Community Coordinator
FORGE Youth Mentoring launched on Maui in 2020, right in the middle of the COVID pandemic, thanks to a partnership with Village of Hope Maui and Bud White, a great former mentor who moved from the mainland years ago. Through VOH and Bud’s volunteering, we’ve been able to serve many keiki on the island who are in the foster care system. This has been an incredible journey of helping kids in great need and we look forward to serving all keiki in need of a mentor.
We’ve also built a great connection and partnership with Nestor Fontanilla, who runs Royal Family Kids Camp Maui. He’s greatly connected with many churches in the area as well as agencies, and has joined our volunteer team as our Community Coordinator. He’s already been been developing new partnerships and recruiting participants.
Bringing the Community Together
Because of great people like YOU and wonderful churches and youth-serving organizations, FORGE Youth Mentoring is currently serving keiki on the island of Maui. We will continue to expand throughout this and the other Hawaiian islands as we continue to develop more partnerships and receive requests from individuals willing to help us reach further.
Real Mentors for Real Life
Our mentors are everyday people who have faced challenges, learned from them, and want to pass on their wisdom to the next generation.
A Path for Every Youth
Youth mentoring is a pathway to success, no matter where a young person starts. It’s about nurturing potential and igniting passions.
Your Generosity in Action
Witness your generosity in action when you give through FORGE. Your support translates directly into positive impact for youth and the community.