Mentoring Matters 5K

The Mentoring Matters event, organized by the Follow My Steps nonprofit in Springfield, Massachusetts, promotes the need for mentorship in under-resourced communities. This initiative supports youth through mentoring, career and skill development, and financial resources. The event welcomes all participants, offering the choice of engaging individually or as a team with fundraising opportunities, including a virtual, non-competitive option. Mentorship has a significant impact, as at-risk youth with mentors are notably more likely to pursue higher education, assume leadership roles, volunteer, and consider becoming mentors themselves. This event encourages community engagement and advancement through empowerment and education.