Upward Mentoring
Grantee: Upward Mentoring (fiscal sponsor: St. Louis Community Foundation)
Grant Details
| Project Lead | Kelvin Adams |
|---|---|
| Program Area | Workforce |
| Amount | $1,000,000 |
| Year Awarded | |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Summary |
Upward Mentoring is a transformative program intended to address systemic inequities affecting boys from marginalized communities in the St. Louis region through relationship-based mentoring. Youth in the program will be paired with two mentors — a paid primary mentor who provides daily support and a respected professional who serves as a volunteer mentor, offering career exposure and skill development — to help bridge social and professional gaps. JSMF’s investment will provide stipends for volunteer mentors and support program evaluation, mentor training, and mentee activities for 100 students. |