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“I feel better.  I know how to deal with more stuff and how to do more stuff. I just feel like really good and I can do anything if I set my mind to it.”  Erika, age 11

Mentoring Success Stories

Here you'll learn about some of the talented Portland Impact Mentoring volunteers and their mentor matches. If you'd like to know how you too can positively impact the life of a child in your community, click here.

Greg & Andrew

Youth advocate, Greg Morgan, describes the profound impact of mentoring.

Don & Keoni

Retiree, Don Nichols, explains what it means to advocate for his mentee.

Erik & Jordan

Local realtor, Erik Blender, shares experiences with his mentee, Jordan.

Abi & Marissa

Franklin High School student and mentor, Abi Amaro -- Latina leading by example.

Katy & Kristine

Katy, a mentor from Franklin High School talks about giving back to the community through mentoring.