The Mentor Chippewa Endowment Fund was established to help sustain work overtime and to support mentoring opportunities for future generations of youth. Since 1988, Mentor Chippewa has worked to ensure that young people in Chippewa County have access to consistent, caring adult mentor relationships during some of the most important years of their lives. Both research and live experiences show that positive mentoring relationships reduce isolation, strengthen social and emotional skills, and support long-term academic and life success.

Through school-based mentoring, Mentor Chippewa connects youth with volunteer adult mentors who provide encouragement, stability, and a trusted presence. The program emphasizes early prevention, meaningful relationship-building, and whole-child support.

Investing in mentoring reflects a shared belief that strong relationships are the foundation of healthy, resilient communities. Contributions to the Mentor Chippewa Endowment Fund represent a long-term commitment to youth development and to the idea that connection and prevention matter just as much as intervention.

Because needs change over time, those interested in making the greatest impact are encouraged to connect directly with Mentor Chippewa to learn about current priorities and opportunities to support youth and mentors today. Whether through long-term investment or timely support, every contribution helps ensure that young people feel seen, supported, and valued.