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Growing up comes with challenges, and no young person should have to face them alone. Gunnison Valley Mentors connects local youth with caring adults who listen, believe in them, encourage their growth, and help them see what’s possible.
Your generosity makes these connections possible. Every gift helps provide young people with the support, encouragement, and opportunities they need to build confidence, navigate challenges, and create brighter futures.
Help make sure every young person has someone in their corner. Give today!
In a celebration of connection, the mission of Gunnison Valley Mentors is to promote the healthy growth of young people through one-to-one mentoring partnerships enhanced with enrichment opportunities.
Gunnison Hinsdale Youth Services (GHYS), dba Gunnison Valley Mentors (GVM) was founded in 1990 by a group of citizens who knew that caring adults can make a positive difference in the lives of youth. The greatest protective factor against our high poverty rates, substance abuse rates and child maltreatment rates is a positive relationship with a caring adult. Original services were dedicated to youth in the juvenile justice system but now include a broader range of referred youth. A change in leadership in 2006 ultimately put the organization on its current path. A shift in board culture and focus on mentoring has led to 1) program growth in numbers served and impact, 2) completion and opening of the 8th St School Mentoring Center, and 3) amplified community and statewide presence.
Organization name
Gunnison Valley Mentors
other names
Gunnison Valley Mentors, Gunnison Country Partners, GVM
1992
Tax id (EIN)
84-1157649
Category
Youth Development
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
101 N 8th StGunnison County, CO, US