Match Spotlight : JB & Tracy

Match Spotlight : JB & Tracy

At the beginning of his sophomore year, JB joined YMI in hopes of finding a mentor who could support his goals. Before he was matched with a mentor, JB was unsure if the program would be a right fit for him. It took a few attempts before JB was confident in completing...
YMI Receives Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

YMI Receives Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Fishers-based Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI) has received a grant of $170,470 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help expand its 1:1 school-based mentoring programs to elementary schools within Hamilton Southeastern Schools (HSE). The program is funded through Lilly...
Wines Around the World a Record Success for YMI

Wines Around the World a Record Success for YMI

Fishers, Ind. – Fishers-based Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI) hosted its annual Wines Around the World Fundraiser, presented by RQAW, Taub Family Selections, and First Internet Bank, on May 19th at the open-air rooftop patio of First Internet Bank. The generous crowd...
Mentoring Paves the Way for Positive Growth

Mentoring Paves the Way for Positive Growth

A few years ago, Frank was a 5th grade student who loved building things, riding his bike, and traveling with family. However, he was struggling in school – missing assignments and getting calls home more than he should. His guidance counselor at Fall Creek...