What we do
We mentor kids, teens, young adults, and families, and we back it with practical help.
Every part of our work comes back to people. Three initiatives, one way of working: we show up, we listen, and we keep coming back.
Who this is for
For every age, and the families around them.
Mentoring is the center of our work. It starts with kids at age five and carries on through the teen years, young adulthood, and adult life. Practical help sits alongside it, because a steady relationship matters most when the basics are shaky.
Open to everyone. Whatever’s going on at home, and however long it’s been going on, you can reach out.
Kids and teens
Someone steady in their corner, from age five onward.
Young adults
A sounding board through the decisions that shape a life.
Families
Encouragement and practical help, so no one carries it alone.
The Mentorship Pathway
Mentoring follows a path, and it starts at age five.
Five stages that carry on through the teen years, young adulthood, and adult life.
Ages 5–10
Foundations
Ages 11–14
Identity & Direction
Ages 15–18
Purpose & Preparation
Ages 18–25
Launch & Life Skills
Adults
Restoration & Redirection
Our initiatives
Three ways we walk alongside people.
Mentoring
We stand with children, teens, young adults, and families, offering encouragement, guidance, and hope as they grow in character.
Learn more about mentoringWhat this looks like
Steady relationships
Mentors who listen, encourage, and stay in the picture as life changes.
Five stages, age 5 into adulthood
Each stage has its own focus, from character and identity to life skills and a fresh start as an adult.
Practical Support
Hands-on help and guidance for youth and families facing real life challenges, connecting them with resources, encouragement, and support when they need it most.
Learn more about practical supportWhat this looks like
Help through a hard season
Sometimes that’s a connection to the right resource. Sometimes it’s someone who keeps checking in.
How to ask
Email Info@believefnd.com, call (513) 537-4951, or send a message from our contact page.
Seasonal Support
Each season, we provide families with holiday meals, Christmas gifts, and support that brings a little extra hope and joy.
Learn more about seasonal supportWhat this looks like
Holiday meals and Christmas gifts
For families in our community, at the time of year when going without is felt most.
Ask us about it
If your family could use some help this season, or you’d like to be part of it, get in touch.
How we work
What happens when you reach out.
It starts with a conversation.
You reach out
Email, call, or send a message. A few lines is plenty.
We listen first
We talk it through and work out together what would actually help, whether that’s mentoring, practical help, or something else.
We keep showing up
We’re not here for one visit. We’d like to be around for the long haul.
How we look at a request
When you ask for practical help
We listen first and talk through what would help. Sometimes that’s something we can do directly; sometimes it’s connecting you with the right resource.
We meet people where they are and help them take the next right step.
Get in touchCommon questions
Don’t see your question here? Send us a message and we’ll be in touch.
What ages do you mentor?
From age five into adulthood. The Mentorship Pathway runs in five stages for kids, teens, young adults, and adults (as needed). The last stage, Restoration & Redirection, is for adults looking to regain clarity and build toward a healthier, more stable path.
Can my business partner with you?
Yes. Businesses walk alongside us too, and they get started the same way volunteers do.
Where do donations go?
Across all three initiatives: mentoring, practical support, and seasonal support. If you’d like your gift to go to one in particular, tell us when you give.
Ways to be part of this
Two ways to walk with us.
Two simple ways to walk alongside kids, young adults, and families with us.
Give once or monthly
Your gift supports mentoring and practical help for kids, young adults, and families through our Givebutter campaign.
DonateGifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Volunteer or partner
Share your time, or bring your business alongside us. Volunteers and business partners start with one simple sign-up.