December Mentor Message
This time of year naturally brings reflection and gratitude, and we are truly inspired by the impact of what you do. Your willingness to open your hearts to someone you’ve never met, to include them in your social circles, and to make them feel seen and valued is a priceless gift.
Do you remember those high school days when all we wanted was to feel included, to be remembered, to belong with people we admired? That longing doesn’t go away with age; as adults, we still crave connection, recognition, and belonging. By choosing to mentor, you give others the very thing we all seek: a sense of being included, remembered, and valued.
We love hearing your updates—the comments, emails, and texts you send about little victories and meaningful moments. Each exchange, each interaction, and each small success is a light that grows brighter in the lives of your mentees and in our community. Please keep sharing those stories—they are inspiring and affirming evidence of the difference this work makes.
The Department of Health and Welfare and so many organizations continue to send referrals our way—evidence of the growing trust in this program and the undeniable impact you’re making. Every time we pair two people, and they put in the effort to become friends, we weave connections of light, strength, and hope. These connections elevate not just the individuals involved but our entire community.
This work is unique. It’s not about a temporal gift, a quilt, or a holiday drive that we’re giving. It is the gift of self—your time, your attention, your heart. And this is the kind of gift that creates the most lasting impact, because what we all desire most is love—pure love.
Thank you for being part of this beautiful work. You are creating something extraordinary, one connection at a time.