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With the help of your 100% tax-deductible donation, we can equip the next generation of youth with the relationships, knowledge, tools, and support to fund and implement their dreams.
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Mentor For Change is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity (EIN 46-3912101). Your gift is 100% tax-deductible.
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Where Your Gift Goes
Every gift supports youth, and the people and programs behind them
funds a scholarship for a mentee.
Scholarships help first-generation, college-bound youth pursue higher education with confidence. $20,000+ invested so far.
youth mentored every year.
Your gift keeps our programs running: DreamMentor, CollegeMentor, HopeMentor, Reentry Action for Youth, and more.
volunteer hours from working-professional mentors.
Your gift supports the staff who match, coach, and support every mentor and mentee.
hours of paid internships so far.
Help us launch our social enterprise cafe in Boyle Heights, with paid workforce training for youth.
Why Give?
Support Educational Success
Help students from underserved communities graduate high school and pursue higher education, with 100% of our participants achieving high school graduation and 93% enrolling in colleges or universities.
Facilitate Career Development
Enable mentees to connect with professionals in their desired fields, providing guidance and networking opportunities that lead to meaningful employment in their chosen professions.
Promote Community Engagement
Empower youth to lead Community Impact Projects, fostering leadership skills and a commitment to giving back, with all participants engaging in community service during high school and many continuing beyond.
Enhance Economic Mobility
Invest in programs that equip youth with the tools and support needed to achieve financial independence and contribute to economic diversity and inclusion.
Provide Scholarships
Contribute to scholarships that reward mentees for program completion and higher education enrollment, offering up to $2,000 to support their academic pursuits.
Strengthen Mentorship Programs
Your donation helps us pair more youth with dedicated mentors, fostering relationships that inspire personal growth, resilience, and success.
Our Partners & Supporters
Our work is made possible by our generous partners & supporters.
