When Transportation Stands Between Young People and Opportunity
A young person can find the right job, training program, class, internship, appointment, or community event and still face one very practical question: How am I going to get there?
Mentoring
Mentoring
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Six Years of Showing Up
When Lisa Terry became an OhanaHC mentor, she signed up to be there for a young person. Six years later, she says the experience has given just as much back to her.
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What Does a Mentor Actually Do?
What does a youth mentor actually do? Learn how mentors listen, open doors, help young people define success for themselves, and build relationships that grow over time.
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A Love of Mentoring That Keeps Growing
Dr. Annette Harris has spent her career helping people as a psychotherapist, but her commitment to young people extends beyond her professional work.
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How Do You Build Trust With a Teen?
Trust with a teen grows through listening, consistency, and time. Learn practical ways mentors can build a strong relationship without having all the answers.
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Sometimes Impact Looks Like Cookies and Jenga
Not every meaningful moment has to be a big one.
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Why Mentoring Works: What Young People Gain From a Trusted Adult
Young people get advice from many places. Parents. Teachers. Coaches. Friends. Social media.
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Mentoring Gives Back, Too
After 34 years in education, Nicole Batts Brown already knew the difference a caring adult can make in a young person’s life.
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A Day as a Mentor
One of the best parts of mentoring is getting to experience new things together.
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Impact
OhanaHC in FY2026
- 67+ young people served in FY2026
- 192+ mentors and volunteers
- 8,000+ mentoring and volunteer hours
Impact
The outcomes funders ask about. 85% of parents noticed positive change, 94% of students report a trusted adult, and 80% of students report a stronger sense of belonging.
Annual Report
A full year of the work, published as a web page you can read on any device, with the PDF there too for anyone who wants it.