Mentor Spotlight: Matt and Tami Sandys
Matt and Tami Sandys have been dedicated mentors for several years. As a married couple, they’ve taken on separate mentee matches while also building relationships with each other’s mentees, often enjoying group activities together. In this interview we dip into their background and mentoring journeys with advice for others considering mentoring…
End of Year Appeal
In this end of year appeal, see what some of our mentors are saying that show some of the deep, meaningful mentoring going on throughout the city…
Making More Matches - Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in making new mentoring matches as we restart our training program in January under the ministry umbrella of Transitional Youth.
We’re Merging! Now what?
Thoughts from Executive Director Al Nodarse as we think about our merger with Transitional Youth and consider ways to involve YOU, our faithful partners…
The CCDA in Portland
Did you know the Christian Community Development Association is having their national conference right here in Portland in October? Come check it out!
How Ryan Impacts Kids through PictureThisPDX
Ryan Hoppes of PictureThisPDX (and local entrepreneur/business owner) is passionate about using his photography to support great local causes he believes in. In this interview learn more about Ryan’s background and how he believes non-profits can partner better with businesses.
Reaching A Child’s Heart
Guest author and mentor Grace Dyck in Vancouver, WA shares her perspective on mentoring a child as the mom of several young children. Recognizing that Faithful Friends won’t be the right fit for everyone who wants to mentor, she covers several other mentoring non-profits in the Portland metro area.
Why We Love Church Visits
Visiting local churches is a key part of our strategy in finding volunteer mentors. Here’s why…