Great Life Mentoring

“He makes my day better by showing up. If I was having a bad day then it ends up great when I see him.” —GLM Youth, Age 12

You can Invest in Hope this month and make a life-saving difference to Portland youth who are facing adversity. Learn more Link in bio.

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Great Life Mentoring is hosting its annual Invest in Hope fundraising campaign to support children and youth in the Portland Metro area.

Oregon has one of the highest rates of mental illness, yet mental healthcare remains inaccessible to Oregonians more than most other states.

Great Life Mentoring improves mental health outcomes for youth facing adversity by implementing its evidence-based mentoring model, which uses volunteers to build long-term, one-to-one, transformative relationships with them.

Invest in hope this month with a donation to support Portland youth or consider being a mentor! Link in bio ✨🫶

Jaydon was struggling in school and exhibited reactive behaviors due to his ADHD and challenging homelife. When his therapist learned about Great Life Mentoring (GLM) through ZoomInfo, she knew Jaydon could benefit from having a strong adult presence in his life. GLM uses the ZoomInfo platform to help mental health organizations learn about our free services for youth facing adversity.

Jaydon was matched with a volunteer mentor who passed a rigorous background check and received extensive training. This person has become a long-term trusted friend for Jaydon. His mom describes Jaydon’s mentor as a “very calm and peaceful person who is always there” for her son. Less than two years later, Jaydon himself has become remarkably calm and patient, and he is enjoying school for the first time.

GLM has over a thousand stories of youth who have overcome adversity, just like Jaydon. Each child’s story is unique, but they all include a mentor who faithfully provides encouragement, consistency and hope.

When mental health treatment alone can’t offset the negative impacts of a child’s life circumstances, parents and therapists can look to GLM. Sometimes what a young person needs is just a friend who is there for them—not because it’s their job, but because the child is worthy of love and belonging. They need someone who believes in them—someone they can trust and count on.

You can be part of something great with GLM!
* Refer a youth in need: https://greatlifementoring.com/enroll
* Become a mentor: https://greatlifementoring.com/become-a-mentor
* Make a tax-free donation to support services in Portland: https://greatlifementoring.com/donate
* Or share this post to help spread the word

Thanks to for your partnership in helping GLM reach thousands!

As the year comes to a close, there’s still time to be part of something great. 💙 Your end-of-year gift helps provide mentoring, hope, and brighter futures for youth in our community. ✨ Give today and start the new year knowing you made a difference! Link in bio.

⏰ Tomorrow’s the day! Giving Tuesday is Dec 2, and we’re inviting you to be part of something great. Together, we can make an incredible impact for youth. Donate now and make a difference! 💫Link in bio.

💚 Giving Tuesday is almost here! On Dec 2, join us in being part of something great. Your gift will help bring hope, joy, and mentoring support to youth in our community. ✨ Mark your calendars and get ready to give! Link in bio.

The GLM Staff and Board of Directors hosted a brunch to celebrate mentors this month. Along with this annual appreciation event, awards were given to four mentors who achieved five or more years of service and others who hit their one-year milestones —all of whom and are continuing to serve! Our latest blog post shares the highlights.

✨ Tremendous thanks to all of these truly heroic individuals! ✨

https://greatlifementoring.com/blog/mentoring-awards-celebration-2025-great-life-mentoring

Need some inspiration for your next fun outing? 🍂 The latest blog post is live on the Great Life Mentoring website!

Every week, GLM mentors spend 2–3 hours making meaningful memories with the youth they mentor out in the community. We’ve gathered some favorite free or low-cost fall activities to try—from pumpkin patches and library events to discount days at the Portland Art Museum.

Check it out and get inspired for your next outing!

Free Kid Friendly Fall Activities + Library Passes — Great Life Mentoring Explore fun, free fall activities for kids in Portland & Vancouver—pumpkin patches, OMSI deals, and library passes to museums.

This day was more than a celebration of years—it was a celebration of what can be accomplished when we work together. These mentors, youth, and supporters are part of something truly great!

Join the team! (links in bio)
👉 Volunteer as a mentor
👉 Join the Board of Directors
👉 Donate to support youth

The second-quarter newsletter is here—plus, don’t miss the newest blog post with even more photos from GLM’s unforgettable 25th Anniversary celebration at OMSI! 💙 Here are just a few of the amazing mentors and youth who make GLM so special. Link in bio!