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Be the reason they believe in themselves.

Mentor. Encourage. Empower.
Make a lasting impact in the life of a youth in foster care.

MENTORING YOUTH AGES 7-18 IN FOSTER CARE

THE DIFFERENCE YOU CAN MAKE

Matches are personal & intentional.

Lasting friendships.

One hour a week can change a life.

Training & Support.

Create meaningful relationships that help youth feel seen and valued.

Encourage their potential and help them believe in a brighter future.

Be a steady, positive influence they can count on.

Your time and support can help write a new chapter in their life.

You don't have to have all the answers. Sometimes listening, encouraging, and simply being there is what matters most.

WHY MENTORING MATTERS

A consistent, caring adult can make a lasting difference in a young persons life.

Mentors provide encouragement, support, and someone to celebrate the wins and work through the challenges with them.

Did You Know?
Young people with a mentor are 55% more likely to enroll in college and 78% more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities.
MEET YOUR
MENTOR COORDINATOR
April Kopack
Here to help create meaningful connections between mentors and youth.

Organizational Leadership & Grant Oversight:
Holly Schoenbauer, Executive Director
Responsible for overall grant oversight, compliance, and reporting

📧 hschoenbauer@idoexist.org

📞 507-595-5437
 

Program Management:
Chelsea Chambers, Program Coordinator
Responsible for program coordination and service delivery
📧 cchambers@idoexist.org

 

April Kopack, Mentor Coordinator / Equity Specialist


Responsible for mentorship program implementation and support


📧 akopack@idoexist.org

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Leadership & Grant Accountability

Grant Program:
Youth Intervention Program (YIP)
Funded by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)

 

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Email: ThisIsMe@IDoExist.org

Phone: 507-595-KIDS

Address: 1651 Jefferson Parkway
Northfield MN 55057

This Is me is a registered nonprofit in the state of Minnesota and a 501c3 with the Department of the Treasury of the Internal Revenue Service.

All contributions to This Is Me are tax deductible and under control of This Is Me for the use of serving foster children and their families. 

EIN Number 99-2114963

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