Youth Mentoring Connection

Youth Mentoring Connection Youth Mentoring Connection empowers at-risk youth by matching them with caring and skilled mentors Youth Mentoring Connection was founded in 2001 by Tony LoRe.

Originally a successful businessman, Tony found his life’s passion in working with young people. In 1997, he answered that calling and sold his business to dedicate his life to helping kids and transforming culture. He now spends all of his time and energy dedicated to connecting youth with mentors in their community. Tony’s decision to dedicate his life to finding mentors for at-risk, inner city

youth has impacted the lives of thousands of kids and just as many adults, but he will tell you that the life saved was his own. Youth Mentoring Connection began as a small mentoring program serving just over 40 youth per year. The concentrated program allowed the organization to identify potential pitfalls, solidify its use of best practices in mentoring and to ensure that the program was providing the optimum support necessary in its one-on-one mentoring relationships before expanding the reach of its programs. The growth of the organization attests to the results achieved. Youth Mentoring Connection’s programs and services have since benefited thousands of youth through direct mentoring, collaborations with other organizations and through mentor trainings provided to organizations throughout Southern California.

When young people are surrounded by encouragement, opportunity, and caring adults, amazing things happen.We're grateful ...
08/18/2026

When young people are surrounded by encouragement, opportunity, and caring adults, amazing things happen.

We're grateful to everyone who helps make these moments possible.

08/15/2026

Welcome to Forgotten Sigil, a student-produced film created through Youth Mentoring Connection's Urban Oasis Film Academy! Our young filmmakers write, direct, act, and bring their creative ideas to life, and the results are always unforgettable.

In a cluttered basement, four childhood friends reunite for one final Dungeons & Dragons session to rekindle their friend group’s fading connection. Faced with the end of an era, the friends must decide if their bond is strong enough to survive the next chapter.

Written, directed, filmed, performed and edited by Youth Mentoring Connection's Urban Oasis Film Academy program mentees.

Back-to-school season is here! 🎒✨We kicked it off YMC-style with good food, games, prizes, plenty of laughs, and time to...
08/14/2026

Back-to-school season is here! 🎒✨

We kicked it off YMC-style with good food, games, prizes, plenty of laughs, and time together at our Back-to-School Carnival.

A special thank you to the Flora Epps Giving Fund for once again providing backpacks for our mentees. Support like this helps our young people head into a new school year knowing their community is behind them.

Here’s to new classrooms, new opportunities, and a new season of growth. 💚

What’s one piece of advice you’d give a young person heading into a new school year? Drop it in the comments. 👇

08/12/2026

You don't need to have all the answers to make a difference.

Join our virtual Mentor Information Session to learn how you can support a young person through mentorship.

📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM

https://tinyurl.com/YMCMentoringInfo

08/11/2026

One caring adult can make a lasting difference.

If you've ever thought about becoming a mentor, this is a great place to start.

📅 Wednesday, August 12 | 12–1 PM

We're looking for adults ages 25+ who can commit to meeting with youth at our South LA office.

https://tinyurl.com/YMCMentoringInfo

Growth doesn't always happen in big, dramatic moments. Sometimes it looks like learning a new skill, trying something fo...
08/10/2026

Growth doesn't always happen in big, dramatic moments. Sometimes it looks like learning a new skill, trying something for the first time, or discovering a little more confidence.

That's what we're here for at Youth Mentoring Connection.

08/09/2026

You don't need to have all the answers to make a difference.

Join our virtual Mentor Information Session to learn how you can support a young person through mentorship.

📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM

We're currently recruiting mentors who are at least 25 years old and available to meet with youth at our South LA office.

https://tinyurl.com/YMCMentoringInfo

08/08/2026

🎬 What happens when Moses, Pharaoh... and tacos collide?

Welcome to **Holy Moses**, a student-produced film created through Youth Mentoring Connection's Urban Oasis Film Academy! Our young filmmakers write, direct, act, and bring their creative ideas to life, and the results are always unforgettable.

🍿 Watch the full film on the Youth Mentoring Connection YouTube channel. The link is in our bio.

Show our young creators some love in the comments and let us know your favorite scene!

08/07/2026

Research shows that 90% of mentors say the experience makes them feel like better versions of themselves. Become the kind of person you'd actually want to be around 😊

If you've ever thought about becoming a mentor, this is a great place to start.

📅 Wednesday, August 12 | 12–1 PM

We're looking for adults ages 25+ who can commit to meeting with youth at our South LA office.

https://tinyurl.com/YMCMentoringInfo

Planning for the future means learning to plan for the journey.This week, our GROW (Getting Ready for Our World) partici...
08/04/2026

Planning for the future means learning to plan for the journey.

This week, our GROW (Getting Ready for Our World) participants explored travel budgeting, learning how to estimate costs, make smart financial decisions, and prepare for real-world experiences. Every lesson is another step toward confidence, independence, and a future filled with possibility.

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