Partners

06/17/2026

Did you know? 💡🧠 According to the Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring, engaging in shared activities and having common interests with mentors were crucial for building strong, enjoyable, and meaningful relationships. Source: https://www.evidencebasedmentoring.org/its-goal-time-new-study-highlights-youth-perceptions-of-natural-mentors/

Through an intentional match process, we at Partners pair mentors and mentees based on shared interests, personality traits, and common values. This helps yield the greatest positive outcome for our partnerships. Learn more at https://poweredbypartners.org/mentoring/

06/16/2026

Partners volunteers, youth, and partnerships were invited for a tour of the Upper Thompson Sanitation District Water Treatment Facility! Attendees were able to ask questions throughout the tour, which was especially fun for a youth in attendance who's interested in science and biology. 🧪🔬

Activities like this are fun, educational, and help youth waiting for a mentor stay connected to the Partners community. Thank you for having us!

06/15/2026

“In one of our conversations, [my mentee and I] talked about how when she graduates, the partnership would be closed. She said how she would still like to stay in contact after outside of it. It was very sweet and nice to know we have grown a lot over our time together.” — Marilena Francisco, Program Coordinator and Mentor 🫂✨

By becoming a mentor with Partners, you can have a lasting impact on the life of a local youth, during your year-long partnership and beyond. Get started today at https://poweredbypartners.org/mentoring/

06/10/2026

Did you know? 💡🧠 According to MENTOR, youth with a mentor are 22% more likely to have experienced a strong sense of belonging while growing up.

Our evidence-based mentoring programs are designed to help youth gain a sense of belonging, confidence, and hope for the future by pairing them with a positive adult mentor from the community. Learn more at https://poweredbypartners.org/mentoring/

06/08/2026

During their midway review, a partnership was asked the following questions and had this to say about each other:

❓️ How does your mentor support you?

✨ “She treats me well — almost like she’s a part of my family too, even though we don’t have the same skin color or live together. She treats me very kindly. I’m happy and grateful to have a mentor like her.” — Mentee

❓️ What have you learned from your mentee?

✨ “To slow down and enjoy the moment. Just kind of being present, whatever that looks like.” — Mentor

Both mentors and mentees can benefit from the rewarding, fun, and transformative power of mentoring. Learn more and get involved today at https://poweredbypartners.org/mentoring/

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

With over 3,000 nonprofits in Larimer County alone, it can be easy to fall into the trap of competing for resources. But at Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud, we believe we are far stronger when we work together through symbiotic relationships.

Our new Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager, Jennifer, recently teamed up with Alani from Partners (a fantastic local youth-mentoring organization) to discuss a new joint effort to cross-promote volunteer opportunities across Northern Colorado. Whether supporting local youth or homebound older adults, our ultimate goals are the same: a stronger, more connected community. By collaborating instead of competing, we can ensure that community members find the right place to give back.

Read more on our blog about the conversation, our commitment to collaboration, and how other local nonprofits can join the effort: https://www.lovelandmealsonwheels.org/blog/deepening-community-impact-through-nonprofit-partnerships

06/02/2026

Partners youth, volunteers, partnerships, and staff enjoyed a creative evening of painting tiles! These monthly activities, hosted by our program staff, help youth who are waiting to be paired with mentors stay connected to the Partners community while also making fun memories! 🎨🖌️