A Day Full of Saying Yes and the Impact That Had on Our Community
Sometimes mentoring looks like a deep conversation. Sometimes it looks like four young people piling into a car for an Orioles game.
The people of OhanaHC, in their own words
Meet the people who are the heart of OhanaHC, and experience their moments, big and small, that made a lasting impact.
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? Transportation can turn an opportunity that looks available on paper into one that is difficult or impossible to reach.
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In Our Words
Latest from the community
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Jada F.
When Jada joined OhanaHC during her senior year at Guilford Park High School, she was thinking about what came next.
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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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Why I Chose OhanaHC
Every young person finds something here that matters. Listen to one student talk about his experience.
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Bring OhanaHC to Your Group
OhanaHC is on the move. Where will you spot us next?
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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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Cheering Serapher On
Serapher joined OhanaHC as a 10th grader at Oakland Mills High School and stayed connected through graduation.
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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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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.