iMentor Chicago

"I am from the saying 'It Takes a Village' because not only does that represent my childhood, but also my iMentor community. It really does take a village to help the youth enter life after high school." - Alexia Martinez, iMentor Chicago Alumna The full highlight of our Inaugural Legacy of Mentorship Celebration is now LIVE on the iMentor blog. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gB6Gj3-6 #Legacy #MentorshipMatter #Celebration #ItTakesAVillage

Only 200 left in #Chicago for this fall! Join our community before it's too late. Learn more in an upcoming session: https://lnkd.in/geCaYC6R #Halloween #Costume #October2023 #MentorshipMatters #Community #NationalMentoringDay

We're still looking for new volunteers. Apply today or share this post with your network! #Volunteer #Chicago #Mentor

Will you help us find our final 250?! We need 250 more volunteer mentors to ensure ALL our students are matched one-to-one with a volunteer this fall. Sign up for an info session to learn more - and bring a friend: https://lnkd.in/geCaYC6R #Volunteer #Chicago #Mentor #BringAFriend #LearnMore

Happy #FeelGoodFriday! We are still smiling from last week's Legacy of Mentorship Celebration. Be sure to check out all of our photos from the beautiful evening at the Garfield Park Conservatory: https://lnkd.in/gPtHrmdx #Legacy #Mentorship #Celebration #25YearsOfiMentor

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of speaking to the newest Commercial Analyst Development Program (CADP) cohort at BMO. We discussed the power of mentorship, why it is important and how they can get involved with iMentor to make an impact in the Chicago community. When asked what qualities make a great mentor, the group generally agreed that a great mentor is supportive, honest, offers a different perspective, and serves as a connector. While there are many traits that contribute to a great mentor, what additional qualities would you add?   I’d like to thank Christian Navarro, CPA and Myles Thompson for facilitating this connection and sharing their experiences as a mentor, ambassador, and associate board member.   A special thanks to Marissa Kerley for inviting iMentor Chicago back for another year! Become a #mentor today: https://lnkd.in/gH9CeHg9

📸 Photos are up! https://lnkd.in/gPtHrmdx Check out some highlights from our Legacy of Mentorship Celebration. It truly was a night of community, connection, and celebration! #Legacy #Mentorship #Celebration #25YearsOfiMentor

Help Us Empower the Next Generation: Become a Mentor Today! This October, we are focusing on our Recruit a Mentor campaign, and we need your help! Our goal is simple: if every mentor in our network brings just ONE additional person to join us, we would meet the mentor need for EVERY student in our program. Our students deserve and need diverse, impactful leaders who can guide them in planning for life after high school and building successful futures. By becoming a mentor, you're not just helping one student—you’re creating a lasting ripple effect across entire communities. Partner with us in making a difference. If you or someone you know is ready to step up and change a life, now is the time! Let’s work together to ensure every student has the mentor they deserve. Take your next step here! https://lnkd.in/gXUH3ayJ #RecruitAMentor #MentorshipMatters #MentorRecruitment #InvestInYouth #Leadership #CommunityImpact #volunteer

What a special evening at the Garfield Park Conservatory with a true "Friend of iMentor", Jasmine Minor. Thank you for guiding us through this celebration together! Some highlights from the iMentor Chicago Legacy of Mentorship Celebration: 👋 - Welcome from Nina Nicole Longino & Sean Ramsey ✍ - "I Am From" Poems by Alexia Martinez & Emarrion Turner 🏆 - Legacy Awards to Lindsay Bjork, Fellicia Foster, Darren L. Henry, Kelli Hobson, Elizabeth Kirby, Kimberly Lewis, Christian Navarro, Corey Richardson, Kathleen Caliento, Tynecia Walker 🏫 - Reflections from the Field by Principal Emily Feltes Thank you to the 200+ iMentor Champions who came out to support. You are all members of the iMentor Village! #ItTakesAVillage #MentorshipMatters #Legacy #Celebration (featured clip from ABC7 Chicago: "Eyewitness News at 10pm - September 26, 2024" - https://lnkd.in/gwsYBXKX)

Wow…. I’m still in shock that I got an award 😂. If you’ve ever worked with, or even for me you know I am queen do too much lol. I care beyond measure, I give however I can, and my integrity and impact matter. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to receive my flowers now, instead of when I’m no longer around to blush about it. I had some dynamic people show up for me on this night, but I have many more who are always rooting for me and mentioning my name in rooms I’ve yet to step into, and for that THANK YOU!!! I don’t know if I’ve ever really considered what I do for others “mentoring”, but Danielle Moneyham sure did and I thank you for seeing me always! Thank you for appreciating my heart enough to even think of me when the question was posed to you. I am so thankful to have you in my life! Damika Hayden, MPA THANK YOU BIG SIS!!! Thank you for your encouragement and acceptance as a leader that you were willing to follow even though you’re way smarter than me lol. Y’all, I’m so blessed. Still smiling and still me! I was surrounded by pure love from my family, best friends, and a room full of change makers. Thank you again iMentor Chicago !