named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Activity Scholarships
Covers costs for extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, and music, including registration, equipment, and transportation
Community Mentoring
Offers group activities, events, and workshops to help youth build confidence and connections in a supportive environment
Emergency Needs Fund
Provides immediate support for urgent needs like clothing, shoes, and medical expenses for mentees and their families
Family Support & Referrals
Connects families with local resources for food, housing, and other basic needs, and offers tailored support
One-to-One Mentoring
Matches youth with trained adult mentors for consistent, individualized support through regular meetings and shared activities
Small Group Mentoring
Provides structured group mentoring for youth who thrive in peer settings, focusing on relationship-building and skill development
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Activity scholarships for youth participationOffers scholarships covering registration fees, uniforms, equipment, and transportation to enable youth participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, and enrichment programs.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Family support and community resource referralsProvides tailored referrals to local resources and operates an emergency needs fund to assist families facing challenges such as food insecurity, housing instability, and urgent needs including clothing, medical expenses, and transportation.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Group and community-based mentoring programsOffers small group mentoring and community activities such as structured outings, skill-building workshops, sports, arts, and community service projects to promote peer connections, socialization, and a sense of belonging among youth ages 6 to 17.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Mentor training and support programsProvides comprehensive mentor training in youth development, trauma-informed practices, and activity planning, along with ongoing support through staff check-ins, a dedicated app, peer communities, and access to free or low-cost activity resources and community facilities such as the YMCA.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- One-on-one youth mentoringMatches at-risk youth in Ulster County with trained adult mentors to build trust, support personal development, and foster resilience through consistent, structured relationships. This includes helping youth explore interests, navigate challenges, and improve academic and social outcomes.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$173K
Contributions & grants$163K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$215K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$133K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$54K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$54K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Andrea Alamia — Board Member thru 2/2025
- David Garraffa — Board Member
- Jeanie Antonelle — Board Member thru 1/2025
- Stephanie Kearns — Board Member starting 1/2025
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Andrea Partner — Primary contact for child referrals and program coordination
- Center for Creative Education Partner — Christi Somers, a board member of Mentor Me, partners with the Center for Creative Education to bring storytelling and play into school-based mental health programs.
- Children’s Home of Wyoming Partner — Jace Hodge, a board member of Mentor Me, serves as Program Director at the Children’s Home of Wyoming, indicating a professional connection between the organizations.
- Laughing Together Partner — Christi Somers, a board member of Mentor Me, partners with Laughing Together to lead improv-based workshops promoting social-emotional learning for youth.
- Stand Up! Girls Partner — Christi Somers, a board member of Mentor Me, collaborates with Stand Up! Girls to support youth and underserved communities through comedy and mental health initiatives.
- Wellness Together Partner — Christi Somers, a board member of Mentor Me, works closely with Wellness Together to deliver mental health and emotional wellness programs for youth.
- YMCA Partner — Partner organization providing access to facilities and programs for mentored youth.
- YMCA Partner — Partner organization providing community facility access for mentor and youth activities.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven and Representative Engagementmethodology: community_driven_programmingBy involving youth, families, and caregivers in program design and recruiting diverse mentors, the organization increases engagement and impact because representation and co-creation foster trust, belonging, and cultural responsiveness.
- Relational Mentoring with Wraparound Supportmethodology: relational_mentoringBy combining one-on-one mentoring with wraparound services and family engagement, the organization supports holistic youth development because systemic challenges require both relational stability and material assistance for youth to thrive.
- Tiered and Adaptive Mentoring Modelmethodology: tiered_support_modelBy offering mentoring support that adapts to individual youth needs and readiness levels, the organization improves outcomes because personalized pacing increases safety, engagement, and developmental appropriateness.