For 53 years, the Buddy Program has been strengthening the long-term health of the Roaring Fork Valley community by building relationships that help young people develop confidence, belonging, and the skills to thrive. We operate four programs, including one-on-one mentoring and group/experiential mentoring, known as our LEAD (Leadership through Exploration, Action, and Discovery Program). Mentor/mentee pairs in our Community-based Program stay together for 3.5 years, nearly twice that of national mentoring programs. Program evaluations demonstrate the Buddy Program has helped our Little Buddies in areas of self-esteem, decision-making, academics and relationships with friends and family. The Buddy Program works with close to 500 youth and their families each year and an additional 135+ adult volunteers. The Buddy Program is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Vision: We envision a thriving community in which all members are supported and connected through meaningful relationships and experiences to achieve success.
Mission: The Buddy Program empowers youth through mentoring experiences to achieve their full potential.
Commitment to Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion: We value, celebrate, and consciously cultivate diversity as we strive to achieve equity through the power of mentoring.
Values: Kindness, inclusion, discovery, connection, empowerment
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