Mentor A Promise
@mentorapromise.bsky.social
Mentor A Promise (MAP) supports children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, creative expression, and opportunity - building consistency, connection, belonging, and pathways to brighter futures.
We’re back, together.
Mentor A Promise is returning to in-person sessions for the new school year; bringing back art, cooking, musical expression, literacy, mentorship, and time to connect.
Most of all, we’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces again.
#MentorAPromise #PromiseRooted
Mentor A Promise is returning to in-person sessions for the new school year; bringing back art, cooking, musical expression, literacy, mentorship, and time to connect.
Most of all, we’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces again.
#MentorAPromise #PromiseRooted
September 13, 2026 at 5:48 PM
We’re back, together.
Mentor A Promise is returning to in-person sessions for the new school year; bringing back art, cooking, musical expression, literacy, mentorship, and time to connect.
Most of all, we’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces again.
#MentorAPromise #PromiseRooted
Mentor A Promise is returning to in-person sessions for the new school year; bringing back art, cooking, musical expression, literacy, mentorship, and time to connect.
Most of all, we’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces again.
#MentorAPromise #PromiseRooted
1 in 7 NYC public school students experienced homelessness during the 2023–24 school year.
More than 154,000 children.
Housing instability may be part of a child’s story. It should never determine their future.
#MentorAPromise #StudentHomelessness
More than 154,000 children.
Housing instability may be part of a child’s story. It should never determine their future.
#MentorAPromise #StudentHomelessness
September 5, 2026 at 2:10 PM
1 in 7 NYC public school students experienced homelessness during the 2023–24 school year.
More than 154,000 children.
Housing instability may be part of a child’s story. It should never determine their future.
#MentorAPromise #StudentHomelessness
More than 154,000 children.
Housing instability may be part of a child’s story. It should never determine their future.
#MentorAPromise #StudentHomelessness
Still on the Move has received an Impact DOCS Award of Recognition. Featuring Mike Africa Jr., the documentary explores family, memory, resilience, and the lasting legacy of MOVE. Some histories don’t stay in the past. They live through the people who carry them forward.
#StillOnTheMove
#StillOnTheMove
August 23, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Still on the Move has received an Impact DOCS Award of Recognition. Featuring Mike Africa Jr., the documentary explores family, memory, resilience, and the lasting legacy of MOVE. Some histories don’t stay in the past. They live through the people who carry them forward.
#StillOnTheMove
#StillOnTheMove
The Lonely Ghost has found its voice. Our children’s book is now available as an audiobook, bringing the story from the page to your headphones. Read it. Hear it. Share it. The Lonely Ghost - now available in audio.
#TheLonelyGhost #MentorAPromise
#TheLonelyGhost #MentorAPromise
August 9, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The Lonely Ghost has found its voice. Our children’s book is now available as an audiobook, bringing the story from the page to your headphones. Read it. Hear it. Share it. The Lonely Ghost - now available in audio.
#TheLonelyGhost #MentorAPromise
#TheLonelyGhost #MentorAPromise
What happens after the last page? Ask a child. This week’s Summer of Possibility challenge is to let young readers continue the story however they imagine it - draw it, tell it, write it, or build it. There’s no right ending. Read the page. Imagine beyond it.
#SummerOfPossibility #MentorAPromise
#SummerOfPossibility #MentorAPromise
August 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM
What happens after the last page? Ask a child. This week’s Summer of Possibility challenge is to let young readers continue the story however they imagine it - draw it, tell it, write it, or build it. There’s no right ending. Read the page. Imagine beyond it.
#SummerOfPossibility #MentorAPromise
#SummerOfPossibility #MentorAPromise
2,225.8 hours, and counting. Through PromiseConnects, we provide free tablets and virtual tutoring, mentorship, and academic support to children and youth experiencing housing instability. Technology gets us connected. Consistency makes the difference. #PromiseConnects #MentorAPromise
August 8, 2026 at 1:43 PM
2,225.8 hours, and counting. Through PromiseConnects, we provide free tablets and virtual tutoring, mentorship, and academic support to children and youth experiencing housing instability. Technology gets us connected. Consistency makes the difference. #PromiseConnects #MentorAPromise
Every favorite book started with a blank page. Behind every story is an author or illustrator who chose to share an idea. This week's Summer of Possibility theme is Meet an Author. What book first made you believe in the power of stories?
#SummerOfPossibility #mentorapromise #literacy #meetanauthor
#SummerOfPossibility #mentorapromise #literacy #meetanauthor
August 1, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Every favorite book started with a blank page. Behind every story is an author or illustrator who chose to share an idea. This week's Summer of Possibility theme is Meet an Author. What book first made you believe in the power of stories?
#SummerOfPossibility #mentorapromise #literacy #meetanauthor
#SummerOfPossibility #mentorapromise #literacy #meetanauthor
Some stories refuse to stay quiet. We made this documentary because the lives of children experiencing housing instability deserve to be seen. We are grateful our mini documentary has been nominated for an Impact DOCS Award. We'll keep telling stories that matter.
#ImpactDOCSAwards #MentorAPromise
#ImpactDOCSAwards #MentorAPromise
July 26, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Some stories refuse to stay quiet. We made this documentary because the lives of children experiencing housing instability deserve to be seen. We are grateful our mini documentary has been nominated for an Impact DOCS Award. We'll keep telling stories that matter.
#ImpactDOCSAwards #MentorAPromise
#ImpactDOCSAwards #MentorAPromise
Reading with a child isn't just about finishing a book. It's about sharing time, asking questions, and discovering the story together. This week's Summer of Possibility theme is Read Together, Grow Together. Who are you reading with this summer?
#SummerOfPossibility #ReadingTogether #SummerReading
#SummerOfPossibility #ReadingTogether #SummerReading
July 25, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Reading with a child isn't just about finishing a book. It's about sharing time, asking questions, and discovering the story together. This week's Summer of Possibility theme is Read Together, Grow Together. Who are you reading with this summer?
#SummerOfPossibility #ReadingTogether #SummerReading
#SummerOfPossibility #ReadingTogether #SummerReading
Some books stay with us because they helped us see ourselves a little differently. This week's Summer of Possibility theme is Books That Build Confidence. What's one children's book that helped build confidence, for you or someone you love?
#SummerOfPossibility #SummerReading #Literacy
#SummerOfPossibility #SummerReading #Literacy
July 18, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Some books stay with us because they helped us see ourselves a little differently. This week's Summer of Possibility theme is Books That Build Confidence. What's one children's book that helped build confidence, for you or someone you love?
#SummerOfPossibility #SummerReading #Literacy
#SummerOfPossibility #SummerReading #Literacy
Thread & Promise is now live!
Books. Apparel. Purpose.
Every purchase supports Mentor A Promise's mission to expand opportunities for children and families experiencing housing instability.
Explore the collection:
🌐 threadandpromise.org
#ThreadAndPromise #MentorAPromise
Books. Apparel. Purpose.
Every purchase supports Mentor A Promise's mission to expand opportunities for children and families experiencing housing instability.
Explore the collection:
🌐 threadandpromise.org
#ThreadAndPromise #MentorAPromise
July 15, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Thread & Promise is now live!
Books. Apparel. Purpose.
Every purchase supports Mentor A Promise's mission to expand opportunities for children and families experiencing housing instability.
Explore the collection:
🌐 threadandpromise.org
#ThreadAndPromise #MentorAPromise
Books. Apparel. Purpose.
Every purchase supports Mentor A Promise's mission to expand opportunities for children and families experiencing housing instability.
Explore the collection:
🌐 threadandpromise.org
#ThreadAndPromise #MentorAPromise
Thread & Promise is launching soon. Every purchase will help expand opportunities for children and families experiencing housing instability through the work of Mentor A Promise. Every item tells a story.
Stay tuned.
🌐 mentorapromise.org
#ThreadAndPromise #MentorAPromise #ShopWithPurpose
Stay tuned.
🌐 mentorapromise.org
#ThreadAndPromise #MentorAPromise #ShopWithPurpose
Mentor A Promise | Empowering Young Minds Through Education
Mentor A Promise is a nonprofit organization helping NYC youths and families break the cycle of homelessness by illuminating paths to education and success.
mentorapromise.org
July 13, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Thread & Promise is launching soon. Every purchase will help expand opportunities for children and families experiencing housing instability through the work of Mentor A Promise. Every item tells a story.
Stay tuned.
🌐 mentorapromise.org
#ThreadAndPromise #MentorAPromise #ShopWithPurpose
Stay tuned.
🌐 mentorapromise.org
#ThreadAndPromise #MentorAPromise #ShopWithPurpose
Every library holds more than books—it holds possibilities.
This week, visit your local library. Discover a new story, spark your curiosity, and inspire a lifelong love of reading.
What's your favorite library?
#SummerOfPossibility #Libraries #Literacy #MentorAPromise
This week, visit your local library. Discover a new story, spark your curiosity, and inspire a lifelong love of reading.
What's your favorite library?
#SummerOfPossibility #Libraries #Literacy #MentorAPromise
July 12, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Every library holds more than books—it holds possibilities.
This week, visit your local library. Discover a new story, spark your curiosity, and inspire a lifelong love of reading.
What's your favorite library?
#SummerOfPossibility #Libraries #Literacy #MentorAPromise
This week, visit your local library. Discover a new story, spark your curiosity, and inspire a lifelong love of reading.
What's your favorite library?
#SummerOfPossibility #Libraries #Literacy #MentorAPromise
🎙️ Releasing today: A new episode of The Bells I Hear. Jennifer Mitchell, President and CEO of The Doe Fund, and Rahdel Sharbaan share how housing, employment, mentorship, and community create pathways to stability and opportunity. Listen today.
#TheBellsIHear #mentorapromise #housing #opportunity
#TheBellsIHear #mentorapromise #housing #opportunity
July 8, 2026 at 10:48 AM
🎙️ Releasing today: A new episode of The Bells I Hear. Jennifer Mitchell, President and CEO of The Doe Fund, and Rahdel Sharbaan share how housing, employment, mentorship, and community create pathways to stability and opportunity. Listen today.
#TheBellsIHear #mentorapromise #housing #opportunity
#TheBellsIHear #mentorapromise #housing #opportunity
👻📚 The Lonely Ghost is here!
A heartwarming children's book by Angel Patterson about kindness, confidence, and belonging.
We hope Ghouly's story inspires young readers to embrace who they are. a.co/d/08MuGudH
💛 #TheLonelyGhost #ChildrensBooks #MentorAPromise
A heartwarming children's book by Angel Patterson about kindness, confidence, and belonging.
We hope Ghouly's story inspires young readers to embrace who they are. a.co/d/08MuGudH
💛 #TheLonelyGhost #ChildrensBooks #MentorAPromise
July 7, 2026 at 9:55 PM
👻📚 The Lonely Ghost is here!
A heartwarming children's book by Angel Patterson about kindness, confidence, and belonging.
We hope Ghouly's story inspires young readers to embrace who they are. a.co/d/08MuGudH
💛 #TheLonelyGhost #ChildrensBooks #MentorAPromise
A heartwarming children's book by Angel Patterson about kindness, confidence, and belonging.
We hope Ghouly's story inspires young readers to embrace who they are. a.co/d/08MuGudH
💛 #TheLonelyGhost #ChildrensBooks #MentorAPromise
We’re excited to share the new Mentor A Promise website! Built to better serve our community, it's now easier to explore our programs, discover volunteer opportunities, read our publications, and learn how we're expanding opportunity for children and families. Welcome to our new digital home.
July 6, 2026 at 10:47 PM
We’re excited to share the new Mentor A Promise website! Built to better serve our community, it's now easier to explore our programs, discover volunteer opportunities, read our publications, and learn how we're expanding opportunity for children and families. Welcome to our new digital home.
Welcome to Summer of Possibility!
We believe every child deserves a summer filled with curiosity, creativity, and opportunity. Through September 5, we'll be sharing books, stories, podcasts, and activities to inspire lifelong learning. What's one thing you hope to learn? #MentorAPromise
We believe every child deserves a summer filled with curiosity, creativity, and opportunity. Through September 5, we'll be sharing books, stories, podcasts, and activities to inspire lifelong learning. What's one thing you hope to learn? #MentorAPromise
July 4, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Welcome to Summer of Possibility!
We believe every child deserves a summer filled with curiosity, creativity, and opportunity. Through September 5, we'll be sharing books, stories, podcasts, and activities to inspire lifelong learning. What's one thing you hope to learn? #MentorAPromise
We believe every child deserves a summer filled with curiosity, creativity, and opportunity. Through September 5, we'll be sharing books, stories, podcasts, and activities to inspire lifelong learning. What's one thing you hope to learn? #MentorAPromise
Today we celebrate community, hope, and opportunity.
Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Mentor A Promise!
Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Mentor A Promise!
July 4, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Today we celebrate community, hope, and opportunity.
Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Mentor A Promise!
Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Mentor A Promise!
What does it really take to solve homelessness?
Our newest episode of The Bells I Hear features Cupid Alexander on housing, prevention, and building stronger communities.
Listen now.
youtu.be/Oh0mUi3hL3A
Our newest episode of The Bells I Hear features Cupid Alexander on housing, prevention, and building stronger communities.
Listen now.
youtu.be/Oh0mUi3hL3A
July 2, 2026 at 12:32 AM
What does it really take to solve homelessness?
Our newest episode of The Bells I Hear features Cupid Alexander on housing, prevention, and building stronger communities.
Listen now.
youtu.be/Oh0mUi3hL3A
Our newest episode of The Bells I Hear features Cupid Alexander on housing, prevention, and building stronger communities.
Listen now.
youtu.be/Oh0mUi3hL3A
Creativity begins with a single sketch. Introducing PromiseSketch Academy - MAP new illustration program where aspiring artists can explore creativity, storytelling, and illustration in a welcoming community. Open to all. Interested in joining?Reach out to Mentor A Promise.
#PromiseSketchAcademy
#PromiseSketchAcademy
June 30, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Creativity begins with a single sketch. Introducing PromiseSketch Academy - MAP new illustration program where aspiring artists can explore creativity, storytelling, and illustration in a welcoming community. Open to all. Interested in joining?Reach out to Mentor A Promise.
#PromiseSketchAcademy
#PromiseSketchAcademy
The right book can help a child navigate change with confidence, resilience, and hope. Explore our latest PromiseReviews article featuring stories that spark meaningful conversations about new beginnings and belonging.
June 28, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The right book can help a child navigate change with confidence, resilience, and hope. Explore our latest PromiseReviews article featuring stories that spark meaningful conversations about new beginnings and belonging.
Some stories stay with us long after the last page.
We've been working on a children's story about friendship, belonging, and hope.
We can't wait to share it with you.
We've been working on a children's story about friendship, belonging, and hope.
We can't wait to share it with you.
June 26, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Some stories stay with us long after the last page.
We've been working on a children's story about friendship, belonging, and hope.
We can't wait to share it with you.
We've been working on a children's story about friendship, belonging, and hope.
We can't wait to share it with you.
School may be out for the summer, but the need for mentorship, meals, and community doesn't stop. Our newest article explores why.
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June 25, 2026 at 9:31 PM
School may be out for the summer, but the need for mentorship, meals, and community doesn't stop. Our newest article explores why.
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Today we're celebrating fathers, father figures, mentors, and role models who help children grow with confidence, hope, and opportunity.
Thank you for showing up. Happy Father's Day from Mentor A Promise.
Thank you for showing up. Happy Father's Day from Mentor A Promise.
June 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Today we're celebrating fathers, father figures, mentors, and role models who help children grow with confidence, hope, and opportunity.
Thank you for showing up. Happy Father's Day from Mentor A Promise.
Thank you for showing up. Happy Father's Day from Mentor A Promise.
Today, we honor Juneteenth - a day to remember, reflect, and learn.
As we support children and families experiencing housing instability, we remain committed to helping young people build brighter futures.
- - Mentor A Promise
As we support children and families experiencing housing instability, we remain committed to helping young people build brighter futures.
- - Mentor A Promise
June 19, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Today, we honor Juneteenth - a day to remember, reflect, and learn.
As we support children and families experiencing housing instability, we remain committed to helping young people build brighter futures.
- - Mentor A Promise
As we support children and families experiencing housing instability, we remain committed to helping young people build brighter futures.
- - Mentor A Promise