Videos
Nathan and Jammeson — Mentoring Since 2016
“Life has gradually gotten better since I’ve been with Nathan.” —Jammeson
Cindy and Jessica — Mentoring Since 2007
“What I was told everyday was that I wasn’t going to make it… With her coming in once a week, she gave me a life.” —Jessica
Reyna and Sydney — Mentoring Since 2017
“When you get a mentor, if you’re having problems in life, it will fix your problems. Because, you’ll have a friend who will teach you new things and show you new things.” —Sydney
Natty and Alexis — Mentoring Since 2017
“She listens with empathy. I think that Great life mentoring kind of gives you like a lifeline.” —Alexis
Alan and Lucas — Mentoring Since 2017
“Before I was having a pretty rough time in my life. Then I met Alan. And ever since I met Alan, I’ve been having a much greater life.” —Lucas
Maranda and Erika — Mentoring Since 2017
“After I met Maranda I started wanting to go outside again and I wanted to talk to people. Great Life Mentoring is like, where you can find someone you can trust.” —Erika
Adam and Alex — Mentoring Since 2014
“Great Life Mentoring is fantastic for kids like me who didn’t think they’d have any friends where they are. It increased my mood and made me really happy. So, I’d be looking forward to something every week.” —Alex
Jessica and Kaylee — Mentoring Since 2013
“She’s taught me to not give up on my dreams.” —Kaylee
Aislinn and Whitney — Mentoring Since 2018
“I had a strong feeling that me and her could get really close. So that way, I could express myself more without having to be silent almost all the time.” —Whitney
Great Things Take Time — 20 Years
In 2020, The team got together and made videos to celebrate how Great Life Mentoring enriches lives. The stories themselves are timeless!
Tammy and Tyger — Mentoring Since 2012
“When you have this feeling that you’re valued, or you’ve made a difference in someone’s life, it’s such a rewarding feeling.” —Tyger
Phil and Evan — Mentoring Since 2001
“A kid even as young as 12 can see…They’re looking for the adult that’s going to stick around and be their friend. They are scared about that next adult who’s going to drop them and walk away like some have; they’re worried about that. They’re looking for someone that is faithful and that they can trust in.” —Evan
You can find more great stories on the Great Life Mentoring Blog — Meet the Mentors and Children’s Stories
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