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Who We Are
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Who We Serve
Social Impact & Results
What is Mentoring Mentors?
Mentoring Mentors Inc. is a dynamic, education‑focused mentoring program in Baltimore, MD, committed to developing the next generation of leaders prepared for academic and life success. Since 2014, MMI has supported more than 450 youth, achieving a 100% high school graduation and college acceptance rate for  youth who participate for 4 or more years.
MMI is not a short-term mentoring program. It is a seven-year, cohort-based youth development model that begins in middle school and continues through high school graduation. Through phased-in school-based programming, after-school support, summer learning, and college exposure, MMI helps youth strengthen their academic performance, build healthy relationships, make better decisions, and prepare for life beyond high school.

mission

Our mission is to support the most underrepresented youth with positive peer mentors and a 7-year program that helps them make better life decisions, achieve higher GPAs, and engage in community service

Vision

Mentoring Mentors envisions a world where every young person is surrounded by positive peer relationships, equitable opportunities, and long‑term support that empowers them to thrive academically, lead with confidence, and build resilient futures.

Exposure

Mentor Support

At MMI, we understand that exposure is a critical ingredient for nurturing leaders. We are dedicated to providing opportunities that lead to long-term, sustainable growth. Our focus in this area is to empower young minds by connecting them with industry experts, arranging educational trips, and facilitating eye-opening experiences. Positive exposure leads to positive outcomes. For instance, our College Tour program offers high school students an immersive college life experience and early exposure to a wide array of educational institutions across the nation. From large universities to HBCUs, PWIs, and MSIs, this week-long journey during their spring break broadens their horizons and inspires informed decisions.

Personal, Social & Emotional Development

Building meaningful relationships

Starting as early as the 6th grade, our program is designed to help youth explore and understand themselves better. Through engaging activities and curated curricula, we foster personal, social, and emotional development. This journey includes interactive games, role-playing, and discussions covering essential life aspects, such as communication, conflict resolution, behavior, self-care, and self-awareness. The program's first year focuses on building trust and enhancing communication among Mentoring Mentors team, mentors, youth, parents, and school partners, laying a strong foundation for personal growth and healthy relationships.

Leadership Development

Developing our students for life

At MMI, leadership development is ingrained in our ethos. While the process begins in high school, it culminates in skills acquired throughout middle school. This is the pivotal stage where our innovative intergenerational near-to-peer model takes flight for leadership development. At MMI, we recognize that true leadership is nurtured through meaningful connections and mentorship. During this stage, youth take the knowledge and experiences they've gained and apply them to their social circles, relationships with younger peers, and their school

Who We Serve

Mentoring Mentors partners with high-need, low-performing schools, to serve students who are often underrepresented, overlooked, or not fully reached by traditional academic and enrichment programs.
MMI intentionally supports students who face significant opportunity gaps, including youth with C- grades or below, low attendance, IEPs or 504 plans, behavioral or social challenges, and students who are not on track to graduate.
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Promise Keeper Tier

Margaret Anthony
Christopher Gonzalez
Cordell mearite
Naaman Brown
Wendy wolff
stephen sisson
terrence myers
keefe clemons

Legacy Lifter Tier

crickette woloson

Meet our Founder

“In life, we must leave things behind that we care
about in order to grow. It may seem strange that
growth comes with loss, but some losses are
worth the victories that God has for you.”

-Mayo-
Open Society Fellowship
Leadership in Residence Fellowship CBMA
Champion in Life Award God Community Foundation’s
Baltimore Homecoming Hero Winner
Practitioner Leadership Institute Fellowship

Alphonso Mayo

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