The Ocean Heals

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Over 50 inner-city youth join us on the beach each year to experience the power of the waves and a loving community. Help make 2016 extra special.

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YM in Singapore

Recently the Singapore Central Youth Guidance Office in the Ministry of Social & Family Development invited Tony LoRe, our founder and CEO, to travel to Singapore to speak at the national conference and offer training on how to implement our innovative mentoring model.

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Women Entrepeneurs

Our mentees with Jessica Alba

We were honored to be asked to join Mayor Garcetti, First Lady Amy Wakeland, the Getty House Foundation Board and Jessica Alba for an opportunity to join the Women Entrepreneurs Event held at The Honest Company. Thank you to mentees Freshia Matus, Jennica Faigao, Zarah Gonzalez and YM's own Daniela Gallegos for representing us so well!
Congrats Class of 2015!

Last year...

93% of mentees in Youth Mentoring graduated from high school. That's almost double the average rate for the population we serve.

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SAWUBONA

Women of Courage

A powerful event that honors those women in our communities who have survived oppressive abuse and those who are still in the midst of the struggle. This event is part art exhibit, part fundraiser, and it promises to be a soulful night of healing, community and celebration. Coming soon...

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Our Programs

Creating new experiences

Our programs bring youth and mentors together in new and exciting ways. From surfing, to film making, to weekends in Big Bear, Youth Mentoring strives to broaden perspectives and strengthen relationships.

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Community Mentoring

Transforming youth and engaging employees for a stronger community...

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Wilderness Rites of Passage

Our four day initiation weekends build strong community that empower our youth to see their true gifts.

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Our Programs

Creating experiences that bring mentors and youth together in new ways.

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College and Beyond

The social impact of this work is evident. Congratulations to all of our 2015 high school graduates moving on to colleges including UCLA, USC... and Harvard!

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SAWUBONA!

For 15 years, Youth Mentoring has been dedicated to strengthening the youth of our communities with a very unique approach – by seeing their gifts and acknowledging their wounds…

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Generosity.
You wear it well.

Have you seen our store? Check out our Youth Mentoring T-Shirts, hoodies, and bags. For you, or as a gift, they’re the best way to look good while doing good.

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Recent Blog Posts

Passing the Stoke

The past two Sundays have had us busy here at YM as our surfing program has been in full gear! We’ve been focusing on continuing to build community and get to know each other on a deeper level…
Christina – Strength and Grace

Meet Christina – she is one of our many superstars. Christina came to us two years ago when she was introduced to our program through a friend. She has been a mentee in our Warner Bros. mentoring program and Surfing program ever since…