Reach For The Star Mentoring Program

Empowering Black Youth to Rise, Lead, and Thrive Supporting children and youth ages 12–21 across the GTA with virtual mentorship that builds confidence, strengthens wellbeing, and opens doors to brighter futures.

Refer a Youth • Become a Mentor • Support the Program
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The Reach for the Star Mentoring Program, offered by the Kay Morris Foundation (KMF), provides virtual mentorship for Black children and youth ages 12–21 living in marginalized communities across the Region of Peel, Toronto, and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Our mission is to strengthen the social, emotional, educational, and physical wellbeing of at‐risk youth by connecting them with caring, trained mentors who guide, support, and inspire them to reach their full potential.

Who We Serve
– Youth ages 12–21
– Black children and youth in marginalized or underserved communities
– Young people seeking guidance, encouragement, and positive role models

How to Join
If your child—or a young person you know—could benefit from mentorship, please complete our referral form.
– Parents or legal guardians must submit the form for youth under 18
– Youth ages 18+ may submit the form independently

What Youth Will Learn
Our mentoring sessions explore essential life skills and personal development topics, including:

– Girls’ & Boys’ Empowerment: Self‐esteem, self‐care, and confidence building
– Financial Literacy & Goal Setting
– Mental Health Awareness & Emotional Wellbeing
– Career Exploration & Professional Development
– Community Service & Civic Engagement Opportunities
– Healthy Eating for Healthy Living
These sessions help youth build resilience, develop leadership skills, and create a vision for their
future.

Program Format

Mentees are matched with professional volunteer mentors who provide consistent, supportive
guidance.
– Virtual sessions via Zoom
– Twice monthly meetings (or more as needed)
– 1‐hour sessions
– Flexible scheduling based on mentor and mentee availability

Become a Volunteer Mentor
Make a meaningful impact in a young person’s life.
To volunteer, email us at: info@kaymorrisfoundation.com

Support the Program
Your generosity helps us continue providing life‐changing mentorship to youth in need.

CLICK TO DONATE

Safety & Screening
To ensure the safety of all participants, all volunteers working with children and youth must complete a Police Background Check before joining the program.