For More Than 24 Years,We've Been HelpingYoung People Discover Their Gifts.
Youth Mentoring Connection creates communities where young people feel seen, valued, and empowered to build lives filled with purpose and possibility.
Every Young Person Possesses Gifts Waiting To Be Discovered.
Many young people grow up believing they are invisible. Defined by challenges. Defined by circumstances. Defined by labels.
In 2001, YMC was founded on a different belief: that every young person possesses gifts waiting to be discovered.
Over the last 24 years, YMC has helped more than 7,000 young people uncover those gifts through mentorship, community, healing experiences, and transformational relationships.
Today, YMC continues to create spaces where young people can be seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Our Mission
"Transform the lives of underserved youth by caring for their wounds and shining a light on their gifts through an ongoing mentoring community."
Our Vision
"A world where every young person experiences connection, healing, purpose, and belonging."
More Than Mentoring
Many organizations provide services.
YMC creates community.
Many organizations focus on problems.
YMC focuses on potential.
Many support youth during a program.
YMC creates lifelong relationships and belonging.
A Journey Toward Purpose
Join YMC
Find Community
Discover Gifts
Build Confidence
Develop Leadership
Thrive
Meet The Team
Tony LoRe
CEO & Founder
Derrion Wyatt
Associate Executive Director
Juliana Wells
Sr. Program Facilitator
Bryan Cuprill
Program Director
Jaynese Poole
Program Strategist
J'Mayne Christian
Urban Oasis Program Coordinator
Catherine Molina
Program Coordinator
Jailynne Montiel
Program Coordinator
Kathline Moessner
Grants Manager
Malena Douthit
Operations & Communications Manager
Ray Beccaria
Operations Officer
Ingrid Hernandez
Bookkeeper
Accountability Matters
We are committed to transparency, responsible stewardship, and measurable impact.
The Difference We Make Together
Youth Served
Years of Impact
Graduate High School
College or Trade School