Match Spotlight: Hyun and Mireya

It doesn’t take long to see the strong bond that has formed between Hyun and Mireya who have been matched for 3 years as part of Community for Youth’s (CfY) mentoring program.  They demonstrate the deep connections and authentic relationships impacting both the students and adult mentors who participate in our unique mentoring model.  Mireya, …

Current Match Spotlight: Stephanie and Johairah

Stephanie, left, and Johairah Stephanie and Johairah are embarking on their second year together in the CfY program. Stephanie told us about their relationship and what she’s looking forward to this year: “When we met the first night at camp we sat in a big circle for our icebreaker. I sat next to Johairah. We …

Meet Our Community with Andrew Donaldson

Why did you become a mentor with CfY? I stumbled-upon CfY while looking for organizations that helped support the youth population in Seattle. I had coached youth sports in the past and was looking to get involved in something a bit more substantial. Once I found CfY and learned more about the organization through the …

Meet Our Community with Janet Heubach

Janet Heubach, mentor since 2013 Why did you become a mentor with CfY? I volunteered with CfY because as the state coordinator of youth mentoring program quality, I knew it was one of the very best programs in Washington and because its workshop component would help me develop personally beyond the stretches I encounter being …

Meeting Our Community with Emily Grant

Emily Grant, mentor since 2016 Why did you become a mentor with CfY? I was looking for a volunteer opportunity in Seattle that involved working with high school aged students. How has the experience changed you? I joined CfY with the expectation that I would have a positive influence on a high schooler, but my experience …