Mentoring Initiative

The Mentoring Initiative is Homes with Hope’s program designed to support individuals who are at risk of homelessness, or struggling to create stable and self-sufficient lives for themselves and their families. The initiative matches individuals who find themselves struggling in various ways with volunteer mentors from the community.  Current mentees register for 9-month 1-on-1 mentoring, a 6-week WE HEAL (Women’s Empowerment) group session in the fall, and a 6-week WE HEAL session in the spring, or a combination of the three.  Mentees can exercise personal choice as to the level of support they desire and have found a sense of control and responsibility through their involvement.  Mentoring relationships have remained steady, and the WE HEAL groups gathered and supported each other, as well as completed several service projects together such as creating welcome signs for community residents and handmade Holiday gifts.