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Jeff Holmes has spent nearly two decades mentoring two brothers through Big Brothers Big Sisters, earning him Mentor of the Year honors. His weekly walks and simple moments have shaped two young lives in East Multnomah County.
Teachers in St. Johns County are getting classroom backup from volunteer mentors who help students succeed. The community program needs more helping hands as the school year kicks off.
The Manchester City men's squad is donating funds to cover an entire year of mentoring services for vulnerable young people across the city. The gift will provide one-on-one support for youth facing difficult life circumstances through the club's charity.
Manchester City's first-team squad donated a six-figure sum to fund a full year of one-on-one mentoring for vulnerable young people in their home city. The donation will support consistent help for kids facing difficult situations, backed by players who call Manchester home.
Manchester City's squad donated six figures to fund a year of one-to-one mentoring for vulnerable young people in Manchester. The money supports City in the Community's program helping kids navigate difficult daily situations.
Veteran women's rights leader Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi is passing decades of wisdom to the next generation of activists. Her mentoring sessions with young Nigerian feminists are building stronger, more strategic changemakers.
Cancer patients at Mount Sinai can now connect one-on-one with trained mentors who've walked the same path, making treatment decisions feel less isolating. The new PATHS program especially helps patients understand clinical trials through personal experience, not just medical jargon.
After a decade mentoring small businesses through growth and burnout, Jenny Henderson says resilience isn't built in headlines. It's built in habits focused on clarity, courage, and community.
Over 100 young people in Hobart are waiting up to two years for free driving lessons because they can't afford the $8,000 cost of professional instruction. A volunteer mentor program is changing lives, but it needs more helpers to clear the waitlist.
Adults over 55 are transforming young lives across Maine by volunteering as mentors, tutors, and trusted friends to children who need extra support. The program creates wins on both sides: kids gain confidence and caring adults, while seniors find renewed purpose and community connection.
Jammu & Kashmir is transforming its police force by pairing 200 senior officers with local stations to build trust and modernize policing. Each mentor will guide their station toward becoming more professional, transparent, and community-focused.
A mother created a "Coming of Age Brunch" where her daughter gathers adult mentors who write letters about strength and womanhood. Other parents are calling it "the best gift" a teen could receive.
Gaon Choi, the teenage snowboarder mentored by Chloe Kim's family since childhood, defeated her idol to win South Korea's first snowboard gold while Kim cheered her on. The heartwarming rivalry shows how lifting others up creates champions.
Three USMNT players are spotlighting the coaches and mentors who shaped their journeys to soccer's biggest stage. A new documentary series shows these touching reunions before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
Flick Chafer-Smith spent six years cycling through jail until art gave her a new path. Now she returns to Victorian prisons as a mentor, helping other First Nations women find hope through creativity.
A Texas high school senior who trained on everything from classic cars to heavy equipment just won a national automotive scholarship. Even better: she mentored six classmates who also placed in a national competition.
Allen Burnett spent 28 years behind bars before becoming a mental health mentor. Now his nonprofit trains formerly incarcerated people to help others heal from trauma and addiction.
Adegboye Onigbinde transformed from a humble schoolteacher earning 10 pounds monthly into Nigeria's first indigenous coach to win an African Cup of Nations medal, mentoring generations of football stars. His passing at 88 marks the end of a pioneering era that changed Nigerian football forever. ##
A mentor match that started in mutual grief became a lifelong bond. Now Jaleesa and Jaime are being honored as one of Big Brothers Big Sisters' 2026 Bigs & Littles of the Year.
Japanese soccer star Takumi Minamino is turning a career setback into a chance to lift his team. Despite a knee injury ending his World Cup playing dreams, he's joining Japan's squad as an official mentor.
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