Mission

The mission of Legacy Mentoring is to develop strong, trusting relationships, social competence, positive attitudes, and life skills among teens and young adults through mentoring.

Vision

Our vision is to be a best-in-class organization that nurtures young women by building confidence and character, empowering them to reach their fullest potential, not only for themselves, but for future generations as well.

Who We Serve

Legacy Mentoring is a nonprofit organization, providing mentorship for middle school through college aged teens and adolescents. We will form partnerships with local school districts and churches.  

Our Impact

Legacy Mentoring is a program that was created in direct response to the growing number of young people who are unequipped to compete in higher education forums, the work force, entrepreneurial ventures, and even day to day life. The goal of Legacy Mentoring is to identify the areas where youth struggle and to refine those areas so that they are able avoid obstacles that could take them off of their path in the future. Our focus is on empowering young women for success. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

At Legacy Mentoring, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to be seen, heard, supported, and equipped to reach their full potential.

As a BIPOC-led organization serving youth in the Chicago area, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where young people from diverse backgrounds can learn, grow, and thrive. We recognize that young people do not all begin with the same resources or opportunities, and we work to reduce barriers that can interfere with their ability to participate and succeed.

Through mentorship, education, financial literacy, life-skills development, academic support, and career readiness, we strive to provide equitable access to meaningful opportunities and trusted support.

We value the individual experiences, perspectives, strengths, and voices of every young person we serve. We encourage our mentees to participate in shaping their goals and development while fostering an environment built on dignity, respect, belonging, and mutual accountability.

DEIA is more than a statement of values at Legacy Mentoring, it is an ongoing commitment to how we serve young people, develop our programs, engage our volunteers, and build relationships within our community.