mentoring with aloha

Each year we create and support more than 1,500 life-changing friendships for youth and volunteers through four different mentoring programs. Our goal? To create a better future for keiki on Hawai'i Island, Kaua'i, Maui, and O'ahu. 
Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. 

programs

Choose from four different mentoring programs. 

impact

Read about our real life success stories. 

results

Mentors make a short-term AND long-term impact. ​

community-based mentoring
(ALL ISLANDS)

Youth and adult mentors meet one-on-one twice per month for a few hours at a time. Pairs spend time doing activities they both enjoy and are supported by one of our staff members, who is there to offer professional guidance and support.

school-based mentoring
(all islands)

Elementary school students and mentors meet for an hour afterschool once a week. Pairs play games, do homework, and form great memories alongside other one-to-one pairs. A staff member is on site to lead fun and educational activities.

holomua mentoring
(O'AHU & HAWAI'I ISLAND ONLY)

​This new online mentoring program pairs high school students with adult volunteers to promote college and career readiness. Pairs communicate through weekly email prompts and meet in person once a month.