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2024 Mayor’s Breakfast
Fishers, Ind. -- Fishers-based Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI) will host its annual Mayor's Breakfast to Benefit YMI, presented by Heartland Church, on Thursday, August 29. The fundraising event is hosted by Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and directly benefits YMI's...
YMI is searching for a Development Coordinator to fill a new position within the organization. The role of the YMI Development Coordinator is to help manage fundraising activities. This role will contribute to the organization’s fundraising events and assist the...
April 2024 Newsletter
Featuring: YMI Wines Around the World Fundraiser Meet the Mentor featuring Rob Loy Donor Spotlight with Delaware Township Trustee's Office Mentoring Action Upcoming Events
Match Spotlight : JB & Tracy
At the beginning of his sophomore year, JB joined YMI in hopes of finding a mentor who could support his goals. Before he was matched with a mentor, JB was unsure if the program would be a right fit for him. It took a few attempts before JB was confident in completing...
YMI Receives Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Fishers-based Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI) has received a grant of $170,470 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help expand its 1:1 school-based mentoring programs to elementary schools within Hamilton Southeastern Schools (HSE). The program is funded through Lilly...
Wines Around the World a Record Success for YMI
Fishers, Ind. – Fishers-based Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI) hosted its annual Wines Around the World Fundraiser, presented by RQAW, Taub Family Selections, and First Internet Bank, on May 19th at the open-air rooftop patio of...
Mentoring Paves the Way for Positive Growth
A few years ago, Frank was a 5th grade student who loved building things, riding his bike, and traveling with family. However, he was struggling in school – missing assignments and getting calls home more than he should. His guidance counselor at Fall Creek...
Youth Mentoring Initiative to Host Annual Mayor’s Breakfast, Announces Guest Speakers
Fishers, Ind. – Fishers-based Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI) will host its annual Mayor’s Breakfast to Benefit YMI, presented by Verizon and Heartland Church, on Thursday, September 1. The fundraising event directly benefits YMI’s mission to connect Hamilton...
Fishers’ Youth Mentoring Initiative Announces New Executive Director
Fishers, Ind. – Fishers-based Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI) announced Brittany Rayburn as its new Executive Director on Friday. Rayburn joins YMI following the departure of Alison Gatz, who served YMI for four years and led the organization through the expansion of...