Community Youth Mentoring

10/14/2026

10/12/2026

A Wonderful First Day of School Buddies in Vermilion!

What an exciting day as our Vermilion High School Big Buddies met their elementary school Little Buddies for the very first time!

With over 50 Big and Little Buddies kicking off the program, the room was filled with smiles, excitement, and new friendships!

Our Buddies spent their first session working together on a fun “Getting to Know You” activity, learning about each other's interests, favorite things, and what makes each of them special.

It was so much fun watching the Bigs and Littles meet for the first time, break the ice, and begin building those special connections!

These pictures capture just a few of the wonderful moments from today's kickoff. We can't wait to see these friendships grow throughout the school year!

Little moments today can make a BIG difference tomorrow!

10/12/2026

🎉 Guess What Day It Is? It’s SCHOOL BUDDIES DAY! 🎉

What an exciting day! Our Vermilion School Buddies Program officially kicked off today!

Students from Vermilion High School met their elementary school Little Buddies for the very first time, beginning a wonderful journey of friendship, mentorship, and making memories together for the 2026-2027 school year!

WOW! Over 50 Big and Little Buddies kicked off the program today!

We are so excited to watch these friendships grow throughout the school year. Through kindness, encouragement, and positive role models, our Big Buddies are making a difference, one Little Buddy at a time!

A special thank you to Vermilion Schools and our amazing high school students for helping make this program possible!

Here's to a fantastic year of friendship, fun, and making a difference!

10/07/2026

Vermilion High School Big Buddies Are Ready! 🎉

Our Vermilion High School Big Buddies have officially completed their Big Buddy training and are ready for an exciting year of mentoring!

They’re prepared to encourage, support, and make a positive difference in the lives of their Little Buddies.

Stay tuned next week as our Big Buddies find out who their Little Buddies will be!

We’re looking forward to a wonderful 2026–2027 School Buddies year filled with new friendships, positive connections, and lots of great memories!

09/16/2026

🎒📚 A Big Thank You to Sandusky Career Center! 📚🎒

Community Youth Mentoring would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Sandusky Career Center for their generous
for donation of school supplies!

These supplies will be put to great use in our School Buddies Mentoring Program, where high school Big Buddies meet weekly with their elementary Little Buddies to build positive relationships, provide encouragement, and participate in fun and meaningful activities.

We are so grateful that you thought of Community Youth Mentoring and the children we serve. Your generosity helps us continue creating positive experiences for our students throughout the school year.

Thank you, Sandusky Career Center, for supporting our School Buddies!

07/28/2026

FINAL PARK PARTY OF SUMMER! This TUESDAY (7/28)... Bring the kids out to Youth Mentoring Lot (904 W Washington St-Sandusky) from 12-1p for FREE books, a grilled lunch, kid pantry food and snacks, outdoor games, popsicles and more! See you soon! ***Rain or Shine***

06/01/2026

COMMUNITY YOUTH MENTORING

Every Child Deserves Someone in Their Corner

Now Recruiting:
✔ Volunteer Mentors
✔ Children for One-to-One Mentoring

A few hours a month can make a lifetime of difference.
https://www.cymohio.org/enroll-a-child.html
https://www.cymohio.org/how-to-help/volunteer.html

05/25/2026

Thank you Vermilion Elementary School, Vermilion Middle School, and Vermilion High School for partnering with our CYM School Buddies Program during the 2025–2026 school year.

To celebrate the friendships and connections built throughout the year, students enjoyed a popcorn bar, received participation certificates for both Littles and Bigs, and shared their summer plans on colorful beach balls.

We are especially proud of our graduating Seniors and wish them all the best as they begin this exciting new chapter in their lives. Thank you to everyone who helped make this school year so meaningful and successful!

05/22/2026

School Buddies Program with City of Sandusky Schools High School and Intermediate students was a great year! 🎉

Students celebrated with Certificates of Participation, a popcorn bar, and creating DREAM/VISION BOARDS as they reflected on their future goals, dreams, and aspirations.

We are incredibly proud of the friendships, leadership, and positive mentoring relationships that were built throughout the school year. A special congratulations and best wishes to our graduating high school seniors as they begin an exciting new chapter beyond high school. Thank you for being positive role models and making a lasting impact on the younger students you mentored.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this school year such a success. At Community Youth Mentoring, “All Kids’ Count.” 💙