The People You Meet May Be the Best Part of Volunteering
Volunteering can connect you with new people, perspectives, and opportunities. Learn 3 ways volunteering can grow your community in Howard County.
Mentoring
Mentoring
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Building the Village
We’ve all heard the saying, “It takes a village.” For OhanaHC founders Susan and Steven Porter, that wasn’t just an idea. It was something they wanted to build.
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Why Relationships Outside Our Usual Social Circles Build Stronger Communities
Strong relationships can help teens feel known, connected, and supported. See how mentors and community give young people more places to belong.
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Building Community, One Connection at a Time
Xavier brings curiosity, creativity, and an easy ability to connect with young people to his role as an OhanaHC mentor.
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Opening Doors for the Next Generation
Temitope Adepoju wears a lot of hats. She works in technology supporting organ transplantation nationwide, runs a mobile sweet treats business, helps fight food insecurity, and serves in her church community.
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Inclusive Mentoring: Expanding Access, Belonging, and Opportunity
Learn how mentoring can expand access to information, networks, guidance and opportunities for young people, while creating a stronger sense of belonging.
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A Career Built Around Young People
For Chris Matthews, mentoring feels like a natural extension of the work he has spent more than two decades doing with students and families across Howard County Public Schools.
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What Young People Gain From Experiencing Different Cultures and Perspectives
Experiencing different cultures, customs, and perspectives can broaden how young people see the world, communicate with others, and understand what is possible.
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A Rewarding Way to Show Up
Jayna Crandell is a pre-nursing student at Howard Community College who joined OhanaHC because she enjoys helping people and building new connections.
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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.