Mentor A Promise

Looking for a way to give back that truly matters? Mentor A Promise is currently seeking passionate remote volunteers across the United States to help support children and youth experiencing housing instability in New York City. Whether your background is in education, writing, design, technology, operations, communications, research, or community-building, there is a place for you to make an impact. Our volunteer opportunities are flexible, fully remote, and typically range between 5–10 hours per week. This is more than volunteering. It is an opportunity to help build stability, belonging, creativity, and hope for young people who deserve to be seen, supported, and reminded of their promise. Explore this week’s featured opportunities and see where your skills can create real change. https://ideali.st/4FZFnN https://ideali.st/X4orvH https://ideali.st/nA6aB8 #MentorAPromise #Volunteer #GiveBack #PayItForward #CommunityImpact #RemoteVolunteer #SocialImpact #YouthDevelopment #Education #NYC #Nonprofit #MakeADifference

This month’s newsletter highlights the people, partnerships, and purpose driving Mentor A Promise’s work to support children experiencing homelessness and expand opportunity across New York City.

What does it really take to create stability for a child experiencing homelessness? This month’s newsletter explores the people, partnerships, and ideas shaping that answer across New York City. Take a look:

We had the chance to sit down with NYC Council Member Chris Banks for a conversation that felt both grounded and urgent. Chris talks about growing up in East New York and how that lived experience fuels his work today — from pushing for affordable housing to challenging shelter oversaturation to making sure communities are actually heard in the decisions that shape their lives. He also speaks honestly about mentorship and what it means to break cycles of generational poverty. Tune into the full conversation ⬇️ 🎧 sptfy.in/9pfm 📺 http://y2u.be/IXNiHXuZmTQ #NYC #PublicPolicy #UrbanDevelopment #LocalGovernment #Mentorship

Housing in New York City isn’t just a policy issue—it’s a human one. And for the young people we serve at Mentor A Promise, stability at home shapes everything: school, confidence, opportunity, and the ability to dream beyond survival. In this week’s episode of 'The Bells I Hear,' we sat down with Brendan Cheney, Director of Policy & Operations at the New York Housing Conference. Brendan has spent his career looking at housing from every angle—budget analysis, journalism, advocacy, and now citywide policy leadership. Listen to the full conversation. Link down below ⬇️ 🎧 sptfy.bio/DP4k8D 📺 http://y2u.be/MLisGOT-2Pk #housingcrisis #policy #budgetanalysis #affordability #thebellsihear #mentorapromise

We sat down with filmmaker Tony Delerme on 'Threads of Voices' to explore how storytelling becomes a bridge between cultures, identities, and lived experiences. Shaped by roots in New York, Miami, and Haiti, Tony’s work spans narrative film, commercials, music videos, and branded content—and his feature films have earned recognition around the world. Full episode is out now ⬇️ 🎧 sptfy.bio/ssE63v #filmmaking #art #culturalimpact #threadsofvoices #mentorship

In this week’s episode of "The Bells I Hear" podcast, we sat down with Dr. Christine Mangino to remind us how much college can change someone’s life. She talked about being a first‑gen student, finding her way, and now leading Queensborough Community College with so much care for the students who walk through its doors. We got into the real stuff — money stress, food insecurity, mental health, and what it takes to make sure students don’t fall through the cracks. QCC is doing the kind of work that actually meets people where they are. Tune into the conversation ⬇️ 🎧 sptfy.bio/lYEGzZ 📺 http://y2u.be/VWYJ7omKd5U #HigherEd #CommunityCollege #StudentSuccess #EducationMatters #QueensboroughCC #FirstGenJourney #MentorAPromise

In this week’s episode of 'The Bells I Hear' podcast, Damyn Kelly, J.D., PhD, President and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of New York, shares insights on the work being done to address homelessness, poverty, and social injustice. With over 18 years of experience in human services, Dr. Kelly talks about the mission and history of LSSNY and the real impact their work is having in communities across New York. From tackling housing challenges to supporting marginalized communities, this conversation highlights the importance of compassionate, community-driven solutions. Take a listen to learn more about how Lutheran Social Services is helping create lasting change. 🎧 sptfy.in/yg59 📺 http://y2u.be/0iSa9In908k #SocialImpact #NonprofitLeadership #CommunitySupport #LSSNY #MentorAPromise

Hon. Diana Reyna story starts long before her years in public service. In this week’s episode of The Bells I Hear, she shares a moving piece of her family history — her mother leaving the Dominican Republic in 1965, traveling alone, working as an au pair, and building a new life in New York with the help of friends and community. Those early experiences shaped Diana’s understanding of housing insecurity and community care, long before she went on to serve as a New York City Council Member and Deputy Brooklyn Borough President. Her reflections show how personal history can guide a lifetime of advocacy. Full episode is out now. ⬇️ Spotify: sptfy.in/7pll Youtube: http://y2u.be/InvKky2wZBA #communityimpact #resilience #history #mentorapromise #thebellsihear

“I am a very firm believer of the power of the home.” Listen to Molly Park, Commissioner of NYC Department of Social Services, as she shares her inspiring journey and impactful work in addressing housing needs. From childhood dreams to transforming NYC housing policies, Molly Park talks about her career path and the power of having a safe home. Discover how strategic cross-agency work and innovative policies are making a difference in the lives of thousands. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eGSFv5hX YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eHvwyH6d