Leveraging the power of mentoring to build a safer, smarter, and more socially-conscious world

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It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Founder and President/CEO, Atrayus Goode, who passed away early Thursday morning. We will share more info about how we plan to honor Atrayusโ€™ legacy and continue the mission that he so passionately championed.
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Applications are open for our Summer Social Justice Academy! The Academy is a three-week, hybrid space for high school students to explore social injustices. Students can apply until May 2nd, 2025. Learn more and start your application at bit.ly/YMC-SSJA.
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Empower the next generation! ๐ŸŒŸ Your donation helps provide mentorship, capacity building, and resources for young minds to thrive. Together, we can make a lasting impact. Donate to YMC by visiting bit.ly/DonateToYMC #MentoringMatters #YouthEmpowerment #GiveBack
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Applications are open for our Summer Social Justice Academy! The Academy is a three-week, hybrid space for high school students to explore social injustices. Students can apply until May 2nd, 2025. Learn more and start your application at bit.ly/YMC-SSJA.
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โณ There's still time to register for the DYMA Strategic Planning & Community Forum on March 22!๐ŸŒŸ Join the conversation and learn how mentoring improves academic, social, and economic outcomes for youth while making our communities safer. ๐Ÿ‘‰ RSVP now at bit.ly/DYMA-March-22!
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Last weekend, we hosted our 1st Consultant Retreat of the year, and we couldn't be more thrilled about the future! ๐ŸŒŸ We're excited to welcome 9 new consultants to our team, bringing our total to 12 consultants. Learn more about our team by visiting bit.ly/3xBy0cN.
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Will you be at the DYMA Strategic Planning and Community Forum? ๐Ÿ“… Saturday, Mar. 22 | โฐ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ReCity |112 Broadway St, Durham, NC 27701 ๐Ÿ”— RSVP: bit.ly/DYMA-March-22 Don't miss the opportunity to put your fingerprint on the Durham Youth Mentoring Alliance!
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Check out the Durham Youth Mentoring Alliance Overview video, featuring insightful interviews with our Core Team. Hear firsthand from our leaders as they share their experiences in shaping and driving this essential community initiative in Durham. bit.ly/DYMA-Overview.
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Applications are open for our Summer Social Justice Academy! The Academy is a three-week, hybrid space for high school students to explore social injustices. Students can apply until May 2nd, 2025. Learn more and start your application at bit.ly/YMC-SSJA.
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Join us as we assess and strengthen Durham's Mentoring Ecosystem! ๐Ÿ“Š Donโ€™t miss this opportunity to be part of shaping the future of youth mentoring in Durham! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ ๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, Mar. 11 | โฐ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM ๐Ÿ”— RSVP now: bit.ly/DYMA-March-11 #DurhamYouthMentoringAlliance
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YMC's Mentoring Map is officially available on our website๐ŸŽ‰. With customizable filters, anyone can use this map to locate mentoring programs that align with their needs. Begin your search by visiting bit.ly/Search-YMC-Mentoring-โ€ฆ.
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๐ŸŽ‰ The Durham Youth Mentoring Alliance Phase I Findings Report is HERE! ๐Ÿš€ Titled Collaboration, Not Competition, this report highlights the power of #mentoring and #community for youth in Durham. Check it out now by visiting bit.ly/DYMA-Phase-1-Report. #DYMA
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This #WomensHistoryMonth YMC is saying Thank You to the women who have made mentorship possible and impactful for various communities. Learn how your organization can be a part of the change by exploring numerous opportunities on our website youthmentoringcollaborative.โ€ฆ
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Together, we can uphold youth as architects of their own lives and partners in the creation of a more equitable and just society๐Ÿค. Make a #donation to YMC today. Your gift, no matter the size, will make a difference. Give today by visiting bit.ly/YMC-Donate.
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Commit to actively understanding and uplifting the Black youth in your program this #BlackHistoryMonth with our resources on mentoring Black, Brown, and Indigenous youth. Learn more at bit.ly/ymc-resources.
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Applications for the 2025 Summer Social Justice Academy are set to open on March 3rd! Please share this exciting opportunity with any high school students in NC who are passionate about social justice. Learn more about the academy by visiting bit.ly/YMC-SSJA-2024. #2025SSJA
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YMC's Mentoring Map is set to launch in a few days!! We are encouraging all mentoring organizations in North and South Carolina to uplift the visibility of their program by joining the Mentoring Map๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ. Submit your application by visiting bit.ly/YMCs-Mentoring-Map.
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Join us in celebrating Black History Month this month! At YMC, we uplift the sacrifices and contributions of Black individuals year-round, but this month is an additional opportunity to shine a spotlight on #BlackExcellence and #BlackHistory.
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Congratulations to the award recipients for the 3rd Annual Champions of Mentoring Reception & Awards Ceremony!! YMC Staff is thankful for everyone who attended, shared stories about the power of mentoring, and celebrated mentoring advocates. #NationalMentoringMonth #advocacy
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YMC advocates for legislation, policies, and public funding streams to support the mentoring movement. This #NationalMentoringMonth, we are encouraging others to join us in advocating for #mentoring. Visit the link to learn how you can join bit.ly/ymc-advocacy.
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