Mentor North

08/17/2026

Mentor Sandy shares how much fun she has spending time with her matched youth!

08/13/2026

Join Mentor North staff and our community for some fun in the sun!

This casual get together is for everyone (mentors, youth and the whole family is welcome). Bring your own towels, chairs, toys & games, and snacks & beverages. Life guards will be on duty but you are responsible for the safety of your group. No need to sign up, just meet on the lake side of the Park Point beach house by the life guard stand at 1pm! See you at the beach!

*If the weather gets wonky, keep an eye on your inbox for a raincheck.

Image: Mentor North Beach Day, Saturday, August 15 1-3pm over a photo of lots of people on Park Point sandy beach. Crab in a green hat surfing on a cartoon wave above the Mentor North logo.

08/13/2026

🎶 We’re so grateful for our community partner, the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, for making it possible for mentors and youth to experience the magic of live music together through discounted tickets! Mentors - connect with your Program Advocate to get the code to use when purchasing tickets online.

What a special way to create memories, spark connection, and share new experiences. And with the DSSO’s new season just announced, there’s even more to look forward to! 🎻✨

Thank you, DSSO, for helping make brighter futures—and unforgettable moments—possible!

Image: green mega phone surrounded by music notes over an image of the orchestra performing on stage at the DECC Symphony Hall.

08/11/2026

We are passing on a local need for teen foster homes in Superior - share with anyone who may be a good fit. 💚💙📣💙💚

"Right now, Douglas County is experiencing a need for licensed foster homes, especially for youth ages 12 and older. By opening your heart and your home, you can provide a safety, stability, and hope to a child during challenging times.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post. Together, we can ensure that children in our community have the opportunity to remain close to their schools, friends, and support systems while receiving the care they deserve.

For more information about becoming a licensed foster parent, please reach out to Douglas County Health and Human Services (715)395-1304. One caring home can change a child’s life forever.”

Image: Yard sign with Every Child Deserves a Safe Home. Become a Foster Parent. in front of the Douglas County building sign - Est. 1854.

08/10/2026

Mentor Tomina shares what she loves most about being a mentor! For her it's about going on adventures with someone who's just as excited and seeing a youth grow their confidence and trust in themselves!

08/07/2026

Each mentor's journey inspires countless others! Discover how Mentor North can empower you to spark meaningful connections and ignite positive change in the Twin Ports. Link in bio to learn more!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/05/2026

This year's Summer Paddleboard & Picnic was a blast! Thank you to Duluth SUP, our volunteers from Minnesota Power an ALLETE Company , Capt'n J's Miniature Golf , the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve , and Sean Goosens for the bubbles. And a very special thank you to our lovely mentoring community for taking a chance on the weather and coming out to paddleboard with us! 💙💚

08/04/2026

Sharing this poem today as something to reflect on 💚💙
"The Bridge Builder" by Will Allen Dromgoole, was a woman poet born in 1860, who wrote thousands of poems and essays, but The Bridge Builder is by far her most well known work.

The poet's legacy includes articles that do not align with our values, but we celebrate the message of this particular poem, which reflects what we believe mentoring is all about; building opportunities (or bridges) for the next generation.

We believe we should all aspire to be bridge builders, in one form or another. Ready to take the next step to build a bridge? Reach out to our Mentor Engagement Coordinator Joe at 218-606-2568 or via email at [email protected]

07/24/2026

A huge congratulations to all those who ran for Mentor North in the 50th Annual Grandma's Marathon - Duluth, Inc. , the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon, and the William A. Irvin 5K! This is a monumental personal achievement -- and, by raising funds for Mentor North, you've also made a lasting impact on local youth. Our Charity Runners raised $6,690 this year, yielding $4,280 for mentorship in the Twin Ports.

Pictured are a few of our runners on race day, but we want to thank each and every one who ran for mentoring: mentor Jonah B., Cara G., mentor Dan R., mentor alum Steve F., mentor Jamie D., Nick L-M., Nick F., mentor alum Jacqi R., Allison M., and Brooke S.

Image Description: The first image features Charity Runner Cara running mid-race with a look of determination to finish, the second image features Charity Runner Jonah biting his medal with a big smile as he completed his run, the third image features Charity Runner Jacqi posing before the race with Lake Superior and the morning sunrise behind her, and the final image features Charity Runners Steve and Dan posing together after completing their runs.

07/15/2026

Thank you to Mentor Alum Ross Thorn and Band who raised $280 for youth mentoring at their July Ursa Minor Residency!
For the 7th year running, each month, Ross Thorn and a full band take requests for tips and donates the money to a local organization or a good cause! We are so thrilled to have them in our mentoring community uplifting youth💚💙thorn Ross Thorn