The Cycle Ends Here For one of our youth, anger used to feel overwhelming—especially when it came to his father. The hurt, the history, the weight of it all would build quickly, often leaving him feeling like he had no control over how he reacted. Beneath that anger was something deeper: a fear that […]
Honoring a Legacy of Hope: Monsignor Cleves At this year’s Seeds of Hope celebration, we are proud to honor Monsignor William (Bill) Cleves—a visionary leader, educator, and unwavering advocate for young people. Monsignor Cleves has dedicated his life to empowering others through education, mentorship, and faith. During his tenure as president of Thomas More University, […]
At Mentoring Plus, we know that one caring connection can change the course of a young person’s life. As we step into a new chapter of leadership, our mission is clearer than ever: to surround youth with consistent, supportive relationships that help them believe in themselves and their future. Mentoring is not about having […]
Mentoring Plus is entering a new chapter in leadership. We extend our sincere thanks to Chris Saunders for his service to the organization. Our mentoring programs remain active, and our commitment to youth and families is unwavering. To ensure continuity, Board Chair Larry Brown will serve as Interim Executive Director while we conduct a comprehensive […]
Kitchen As A Classroom – Joe Kling The need for food is one thing we all have in common. What is available to us and how we prepare it is unimaginably diverse. As a volunteer chef at Mentoring Plus, I am extremely fortunate to have a full featured commercial kitchen available to prepare, cook […]
A Story of Hope: From Darkness to Light A few months ago, Becky felt lost. After the tragic loss of their best friend to suicide, Becky was left in a deep, dark place, overwhelmed by feelings of guilt, sadness, and hopelessness. They didn’t know how to move forward or if they even wanted to. […]
From Struggles to Strength: Madeline’s Journey When Madeline first joined Mentoring Plus, life had already asked a lot of her. With her mother no longer in the picture and her father regaining trust to car for her, she was living with her grandmother, who’d stepped in to care for her. School had been a […]
On July 18, 2025, Mentoring Plus welcomed more than 120 golfers to AJ Jolly Golf Course for our annual Golf Outing — and what a day it was! Thanks to the incredible support of our players, sponsors, and volunteers, we met our fundraising goal of $20,000 to help provide life-changing mentoring and support for local youth. We […]
At first glance, it was just a beautiful day on the course — sunshine, good swings, and great company. But our recent Mentoring Plus Annual Golf Outing was more than just a fundraiser. It was a reminder of why we show up, week after week, for the youth in our community. This year, the […]