Affinity Mentoring

Affinity Mentoring is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that partners with local businesses, organizations, and schools to match students in K-8th grade with a caring adult role model to journey alongside them one hour a week (current school partners include Burton Elementary, Burton Middle School, Southwest Community Campus School, Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center and Elementary, and Lee Middle School).

We work towards the mutual liberation of all community members and believe that youth are already leaders and community members but need equitable access and platforms to use their voice. Affinity Mentorings model provides individual, one-hour-per-week mentoring with trained, safe, supportive adults to support the growth of leadership and social-emotional skills, as well as math and literacy skills.

Our Mission is to facilitate equitable growth in academics, social-emotional skills, and self-esteem through mutually beneficial mentoring relationships. We believe in cultivating a brave space that amplifies the voices of young agents of change in a diverse and inclusive community.

Our vision is to be a leading nonprofit for fostering belonging alongside young people, families, and community.

Through Affinity Mentoring, students are matchedin K-8th grade with a caring adult role model to journey alongside them one hour a week. Mentor matches meet in a dedicated Mentor Center space, to read, play games, do homework, and develop socio-emotional skills. Through this meaningful relationship, youth are given the support they need to succeed.

Commitment

One hour per week during the school day for one school year (late September - late May). We cater to working professionals and can be flexible and reschedule sessions. Check out our Interactive Digital Guide to learn more about our partnerships and work.