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.

One hour can be a conversation. A meal. A walk. A laugh you weren’t expecting.Keep showing up, and those ordinary hours ...
10/03/2026

One hour can be a conversation. A meal. A walk. A laugh you weren’t expecting.

Keep showing up, and those ordinary hours become a relationship.

One hour can become a lifetime of memories.

Become a YMC mentor.
Learn more at youthmentoring.org

Think about the people who made time for you.The coach who encouraged you. The teacher who listened. The neighbor, relat...
09/26/2026

Think about the people who made time for you.

The coach who encouraged you. The teacher who listened. The neighbor, relative, or friend who saw something in you and made sure you knew it.

You can be that person for someone else.

Become a YMC mentor.
Learn more at youthmentoring.org

09/15/2026

A celebration of culture in motion.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the many countries, traditions, stories, rhythms, and people that make our communities what they are.

Here’s to the culture we carry forward. 💚

You’ve learned things about work, relationships, setbacks, confidence, and simply figuring life out.You don’t have to be...
09/12/2026

You’ve learned things about work, relationships, setbacks, confidence, and simply figuring life out.

You don’t have to be an expert to share what you’ve learned. Sometimes having someone a few steps ahead makes the road easier to navigate.

Pass it on. Become a YMC mentor.
Learn more at youthmentoring.org

You don’t need to have all the answers to be a great mentor.Bring your experiences, your willingness to listen, and a li...
09/05/2026

You don’t need to have all the answers to be a great mentor.

Bring your experiences, your willingness to listen, and a little of your time. That can mean more to a young person than you realize.

Become a YMC mentor.
Learn more at youthmentoring.org

The Urban Oasis Film Academy screening and awards ceremony was an absolute blast! 🎬 We laughed, we cried, and we watched...
09/02/2026

The Urban Oasis Film Academy screening and awards ceremony was an absolute blast! 🎬 We laughed, we cried, and we watched two amazing films written and produced by our youth.

Moments like these are special, and your support helps make them possible. Every gift, big or small, matters.

Thank you for supporting our work and, most importantly, believing in our youth. 💚

Sometimes mentorship looks like a big conversation. Sometimes it’s grabbing a bite, trying something new, or simply spen...
08/29/2026

Sometimes mentorship looks like a big conversation. Sometimes it’s grabbing a bite, trying something new, or simply spending time together.

An hour may not feel like much, but consistency adds up. And the memories you make along the way can last far beyond the time you spend together.

Ready to show up? Become a YMC mentor.
Learn more at youthmentoring.org

08/25/2026

What does your support make possible?

Your donation provides meals.
Your donation provides transportation.
Your donation creates safe spaces.
Your support sparks growth.

Every donation counts. Thank you for being a part of our community. 🫶🏾

08/22/2026

🎬 Take a look at **“First Breath.”**

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

From the first idea to the final edit, our young filmmakers have the opportunity to tell their own stories, develop new skills, and bring their creative visions to life.

🎥 Watch the full film on the Youth Mentoring Connection YouTube channel. Link in bio.

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.

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Los Angeles, CA
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