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VMP is now on Youtube! To watch our inspirational mentoring videos, and check out our favorites, Click Here >>

Regional Training Institutes 2010 for Mentoring Program Providers - The RTIs are coming soon and will consist of two, day-long workshops focusing on the Checklist for Effective Mentoring Programs. The cost is only $10. Please contact VMP to register. Read More >>

Mentoring Tip: If you are unable to continue your relationship, learn how to ensure a healthy closure at the end of the school year. Read More >>

Become a mentoring advocate - The mentoring community must work together as grassroots advocates to impact legislation. We've already had success in quadrupling federal funding for mentoring and in creating a background checks pilot program. But, we have more work ahead of us if we are to bring mentoring to more young people. Join the advocacy network to receive email updates on mentoring issues.

Thank you! - VMP's 8th Annual Awards & Conference was an all around success- thanks to you! Read More >>.

Eighth Annual Virginia Mentoring Awards Event & Workshops - Please visit our conference page for more information.

Schedule Your Fall Training Sessions! - To schedule a Mentor Orientation or Follow-up & Support session for the fall, contact Allyson Roberts, VMP Program Director, at robertsaf@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1536. Read more >>

New Resources for Mentoring Programs - Read more >>

Call for nominations: 8th Annual Virginia Mentoring Awards! - VMP is now accepting nominations for the outstanding mentor and outstanding mentoring program of the year awards. Read more >>

Several Federal Grant Opportunities Have June Deadline - Read more >>

MentorPRO Enrollment Fee Reduced & Scholarship Extended - Read more >>

Virginia awards program recognizes outstanding mentors to children - Read more >>

Style Weekly's 16 Under 16 Contest - Now Accepting Nominations! Help us recognize extraordinary kids in Richmond! Read more >>

Thank you to our 7th Annual Virginia Mentoring Awards event sponsors - Read more >>

President George W. Bush, President-elect Barack Obama, and General Colin L. Powell to headline National Mentoring Month 2009 - Read more >>

Thank Your Mentor Day is January 22, 2009!
- As a highlight of National Mentoring Month 2009, Thank Your Mentor Day™ will be celebrated on January 22. Read more >>

Seventh Annual Virginia Mentoring Awards Event & Workshops
- Registration is now open for the Virginia Mentoring Awards luncheon and workshops held on February 12, 2009 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Please visit our conference page for more information.

Does your mentoring program or school have new staff? - Contact VMP today to update your contact information! We understand that sometimes there are transitions in leadership at your organization or school. Read more >>