National Mentoring Month

Mentoring isn’t just about giving advice. It’s about showing up, sharing experiences, and walking alongside a young person as they grow, explore, and realize their potential. Across the country, young people with caring mentors are more likely to succeed in school, feel a sense of belonging, and go on to contribute to their communities.

January is National Mentoring Month — a time to celebrate the power of mentoring and the meaningful connections that help young people thrive.

At Big Buddy, we’re celebrating National Mentoring Month with our Annual Star Dancer Mentor Day on January 30th. During this is a special experience, dancers preparing for the next Dancing For Big Buddy event will connect with Little Buddy dancers. This experience gives Little Buddies the opportunity to learn about careers, explore future possibilities, and see what’s possible when someone believes in them. At the same time, our Star Dancers gain a deeper, firsthand understanding of the impact mentoring has — and the cause they are supporting through their fundraising and participation.

Later this month, we’ll also announce the winners of our End-of-Year Giving Challenge, celebrating a favorite Big Buddy activity from our 45-year history and the donors who helped lift it up.

Because when we invest in mentoring, we invest in stronger futures — for individuals and our whole community.