Mentor Washington

08/18/2026

We want to lift up and celebrate the life and legacy of Major Harris, Jr., a longtime champion for young people and mentoring.

Major dedicated so much of himself to creating connection, guidance, and opportunity for young people, including many years leading mentoring efforts within juvenile rehabilitation.

We are sending our love and deepest condolences to the entire Rocksolid Teen Center community, his family, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing, working alongside, and being impacted by Major.

His commitment to young people and community will not be forgotten. 💙

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Major Harris Jr., a valued member of the Rocksolid Community Teen Center Board of Directors.

Major began serving on Rocksolid’s Board of Directors in 2022 and generously gave countless hours of his time volunteering and supporting the work of our organization. His commitment to Rocksolid and his willingness to serve helped strengthen our organization and further our mission of supporting young people in our community.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and heart Major gave to Rocksolid. His service and dedication will not be forgotten.

Our thoughts are with Major’s family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched during this difficult time.

Thank you, Major, for believing in Rocksolid and for the difference you made. You will be deeply missed. ❤️

08/11/2026

How can mentors better support young people experiencing anxiety? 💚

Join MENTOR Washington and Dr. Alex Werntz for Supporting Youth with Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Mentors, a virtual training focused on practical, evidence-based ways to respond with confidence, encourage resilience, and help young people move forward with hope.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-HMFoLBmTK2UV4RuT6Gekg #/registration

07/29/2026

Mentorship creates connection, confidence, opportunity, and hope.

Join MENTOR Washington this September to Celebrate Mentoring, an inspiring brunch honoring the relationships that help young people feel supported, hopeful, and prepared for life success.

Your RSVP and support help MENTOR Washington increase access to quality mentoring relationships across the state by supporting programs, providing training and resources, building partnerships, and advocating for stronger systems of support for young people.

Together, we will celebrate the mentors, programs, partners, and supporters helping young people across Washington thrive.

The Celebrate Mentoring Brunch will be held at FareStart, located in the heart of Seattle with nearby public transit options and parking garages.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
FareStart | Seattle, WA

RSVP today and join us to Celebrate Mentoring:

https://givebutter.com/mentorwashingtoncelebration26

07/21/2026

MENTOR Washington is pleased to partner with Bank of America for a virtual Critical Thinking Workshop on Tuesday, August 11.

This interactive training will introduce participants to the fundamentals of critical thinking, including its benefits, common barriers, and the process of evaluating challenges and identifying root causes.

By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Explain how critical thinking supports stronger teamwork and leadership
• Recognize common barriers to effective critical thinking
• Apply the critical thinking process to workplace challenges
• Determine the root cause of a problem
• Use practical tools to continue strengthening their skills

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Pacific
Location: Online webinar
Register: https://rsvp.bankofamerica.com/event/31283

Join us for this opportunity to strengthen your problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making skills.

06/29/2026

Celebrating our nationally award winning staff member, Ryshun Sampson! MENTOR honored her with the 2026 Network-Wide Collaboration Award. Ryshun's impact stretches far beyond our state as she mentors her colleagues and readily shares her expertise. Congratulations, Ryshun!!!

05/28/2026

MENTOR Washington is offering a virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid certification training on August 18, facilitated by our Executive Director, Jolynn Kenney.

This nationally recognized course helps adults better identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges among youth ages 12–18.

Registration includes required pre-work, live virtual instruction, and course materials.

This virtual course includes 2 hours of required self-paced pre-work and a 5-hour live interactive training.

Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Time: 9 AM–2 PM
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 3

Paid registration helps cover the cost of the licensed certification seat and materials. Scholarships may be available by request.

Register today and take an important step toward being better equipped to support young people.

Registration: https://givebutter.com/youth-mental-health-first-aid-8182026-gjj5rl

05/23/2026

Nonprofit financial literacy is essential to organizational sustainability, strategic decision-making, and mission impact.

MENTOR California and MENTOR Washington are pleased to partner together for Nonprofit Finance: What You Need to Know, a virtual training led by Doug Wells.

This session will take place on Tuesday, June 23 from 12:30–2:30 PM and is designed for nonprofit professionals, executive directors, board members, program managers, operations staff, and community leaders.

As organizations continue working to meet the needs of youth and communities, financial clarity becomes a critical part of building capacity, strengthening programs, and supporting long-term impact.

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DA7N02RBTVSVJGq4p7AI4w

04/29/2026

Final session. Tomorrow.

We close out our Safety Over Secrets (SOS) series with Part Three: Supporting Survivors—a space to learn practical, trauma-informed ways to show up for youth with care, intention, and skill.

Grateful to Robin Carson and the Empowering Youth Mentor Program for sponsoring this training—investing in mentors so they can better support youth survivors.

This is community in action.
Connecting the dots. Strengthening support. Empowering youth—together.

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BTS5UvtAQvOoIjO3q-A-Sw #/registration

04/15/2026

A day rooted in connection, learning, and the work of heart 💙

Join us May 6th for the West Coast Mentoring Conference, featuring an amazing lineup of speakers and a special Fireside Chat with MENTOR Ambassador Ray Lewis and MENTOR Chief Executive Officer Jermaine Myrie.

Thank you to our sponsors: Sports in Schools, Positive Coaching Alliance, and AmplifySI.

Can’t stay all day? You’ll have 30 days to revisit every session.

🎟 Get tickets + explore the agenda

https://www.accelevents.com/e/2026-beyond-the-game-education-careers-and-life-de

04/09/2026

This is what it looks like when voices come together.

We’re excited to welcome an incredible lineup of presenters to the 2026 West Coast Mentoring Conference—including student athletes, educators, program leaders, artists, and so many more—each bringing real experience, real strategies, and real heart to help us better support young people.

From mentorship and mental health to peer connection and workforce pathways, these sessions are designed to help us connect the dots in the game of life.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside leaders across the West Coast.

🗓 May 6, 2026
💻 Virtual Conference
🎟 https://www.accelevents.com/e/2026-beyond-the-game-education-careers-and-life-de

Because when we show up together for youth, connection is the strategy.