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We are excited to share that MVLF has been awarded a grant from LexisNexis Cares. This grant supports our Mentoring2Thrive (M2T) youth mentoring program and will help MVLF continue to partner with approximately 30 schools in 9 partnering school districts to pair a caring adult with under-resourced students. We are deeply grateful for this support and look forward to making a greater impact in our community!

Sometimes the impact of mentoring continues long after a program ends. Read this reflection from our mentor, Stephanie: “I wanted to share the impact mentoring has had on both of us. My mentee, S, recently started attending church with her dad - and they’ve kept going! After our mentoring ended due to her moving to a different school district, I truly didn’t think I would see her again. When we reconnected at church, I was overwhelmed with emotion - it felt like such a gift t

Founder's Reflection It is with heavy hearts (yet - faith-filled joy) that we share that our founder, Jim Schindler, is now at home with the Lord. In honor of Jim's legacy and the important work he did for the Miami Valley, we have created a new page, Founder's Reflection, where we have documented the origins of MVLF from Jim's own words.