My involvement with the CYMP and CMF began in 2010 as a mentor. Since then I also served in other roles. I found that there are so many different reasons that young people can benefit from being paired with a caring adult as a close personal resource who can help them become stronger, healthier, happy, well rounded adults. Mentees learn many skills from both the one-on-one relationship and also the group activities with other youths and their mentors. The program is administered by very dedicated people who do a great job of attracting suitable mentors, training and supporting them with follow-ups to achieve the best possible results. A large group of volunteers serve as mentors, foundation board members and policy committee members who do a great job of producing very good results at a nominal cost per youth served.

Having been associated with this great organization for the past 10.5 years has been inspiring. I have seen first hand how it has helped young people come out of their shells and develop into very capable individuals.

My experience with two different mentees gave me hope for the future as they grew into more articulate young ladies.

The next generation of leaders, coming from our county, will be better because of the guidance they received from this very worthwhile program.

Donna R. Shannon
Community Volunteer

As the founding director of the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program and a charter member of the Friends Forever club, I have witnessed first hand the power of mentoring to change young people's lives and to give them the courage to pursue their dreams.
Both the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program and the Calaveras Mentoring Foundation are committed to excellence, transparency and growth. Both organizations welcome and encourage community participation, and both have earned our community's support. These programs, and the youth they serve, are worthy of your investment!

The Calaveras Mentoring Foundation provides funds to help the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program connect local youth with safe, positive mentors who offer friendship, opportunity, and support for making healthy life decisions.
11 years ago, at 18 years of age, my daughter was the second mentor in this valuable program. The relationship she developed with her then 8-year-old mentee has deepened and sustained itself; through the mentee's teen years, career development, childbirth and marriage; through my daughter's resultant higher education and career path in community development and current position as the director of the program.
They are both stronger, wiser, better women for their relationship made possible by the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program. And I do everything within my power to support making that possible for every Calaveras youth seeking a safe and consistent adult friend. Please join me: CalaverasMentoring.Org