Save Our Youth

In 2023, Save Our Youth provided transformative mentoring services to 259 young individuals in the denver metro area, facilitating 82 new mentor- mentee matches. Our holistic approach to mentoring, informed by research from mentor.org, is yielding significant positive outcomes. Mentored Youth are 55% more likely to enroll in college, 52% less likely to skip school, 78% more likely to volunteer regularly, and 130% more likely to hold leadership positions. This impactful investment is underscored by data showing that every dollar allocated to quality Youth mentoring programs yields a 3 return in societal benefits (source: the mentoring effect, 2014). Additionally, Save Our Youth boasts a commendable 72% on-time high school graduation rate, with an average match length of 52.7 months. Through Our comprehensive approach, we ensure that young people receive the emotional, academic, and resource support necessary for generational transformation.