Impact Stories

A Young Man's Journey of Growth with Bolder Options

Written from an interview of Brandon.

The Rewards of Youth Mentoring: Brandon's Experience with Bolder Options

Brandon Wurzinger had long been interested in doing some type of youth mentoring, but he hadn’t found the right opportunity. That is,...

Wilderness Adventures: Five Young Men Forge Relationships in the Boundary Waters

Thank you to Andrea McDonald Marboe and Sarah Kimmes for your recordings and notes.

Building Bonds: Connecting with Community and Empowering Youth Through Mentorship

I'm Charles Kelley. I am from the Milwaukee area, and I'm about a year out of school, transitioning into adulting life. I moved to...

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Join us at Tailgate: Celebrate the Power of Mentorship and Community

Join us for an inspiring story of growth and connection in mentoring that comes to life at our Tailgate event!

How Bolder Options Helped David and Brian Build a Strong Mentoring Relationship

A shared enthusiasm for Puerto Rican pool (table) games isn’t what initially drew David and Brian together; that was a bonus activity...

A Journey of Growth and Adventure

The relationship between a mentor and a mentee is powerful. I recently chatted with Angel and Deb, who are part of our program at Bolder...

5 Reflections on the Mentoring Journey: Personal Insights From a Mentor

I first learned about the Bolder Options program through my mentor, April Riordan, who mentioned to me that I would be a great fit for...

The Power of Mentoring: How One Relationship Can Change Lives

Teah, now 17, is a junior in high school, graduated from Bolder Options four years ago, and remains well-connected with her mentor...

How Can Mentoring Help Combat Loneliness?

Mentoring is a solution to combat loneliness in youth and adults. Bolder Options provides a nurturing environment for volunteers and the...

The Power of Mentorship: Stories from Bolder Options Youth Mentors

Mentorship has the power to change lives, both for the mentor and the mentee. In this video, mentors from the Bolder Options Youth...

How Bolder Options Changed the Lives of the Jackson Family Forever

We originally joined Bolder Options for my oldest son Kelan. He had an injury and was told that he would never be able to play football...

Years Later - Bolder Options Leaves a Mark on his Life

Antoine Martin is a Bolder Options graduate and police officer for the city of Crystal who knows firsthand the impact that mentoring can...

From Anger to Mentorship and Success: A Bolder Options Story

Bolder Options mentorship can make all the difference in the life of a young person. Learn more about Bolder Options’ impact through...

From Skepticism to Lifelong Friendship: How Bolder Options Mentoring Changed Ashley & Sarah's Lives

When Ashley was first paired with her Bolder Options mentor, Sarah, they were both a bit nervous. Ashley was a quiet 14-year-old who was...