Rochester Mayor Requested Mentors for Youth Initiative
Mayor Malik Evans has invited local professionals to join the city mentorship program for local youth.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Romance
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Rochester Mayor Malik Evans has called for local professionals to join the Mayor's Mentor Up initiative. The program facilitates connections between community members and city youth between the ages of 14 and 18.
Why it matters
The initiative seeks to build intergenerational relationships by pairing experienced adults with young residents to serve as role models. These connections aim to provide guidance and support for youth within the Rochester community.
The Mayor's Mentor Up initiative is open to youth aged 14-18. To date, the program has successfully facilitated more than 100 mentor-mentee relationships.
The players
Malik Evans
Malik Evans is the Mayor of Rochester who launched the initiative to support city youth.
Spectrum Networks
Spectrum Networks is the corporate sponsor for the upcoming Mentor Up Winter Gala.
The details
Interested professionals are encouraged to apply through the official city website by the November deadline. The program will also host the Mentor Up Winter Gala, sponsored by Spectrum Networks, to celebrate these community connections.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Application deadline for the mentorship program.
December 12, 2026: Mentor Up Winter Gala at The Inn on Broadway.
Culture Shift
This effort reflects a growing trend of municipal programs designed to bridge the generational divide through structured community involvement. By formalizing mentorship, the initiative positions professional development as a key component of youth engagement.
Local professionals interested in volunteering can directly influence the lives of youth by committing time to the mentorship program. Participants should prepare for the application process on the city website ahead of the November deadline.
The takeaway
Mentorship programs create lasting social bonds by linking experienced adults with students in their own city. Residents interested in giving back should review the application requirements early to ensure they meet the upcoming November deadline.
What happens next
The Mentor Up Winter Gala is scheduled to take place at The Inn on Broadway on December 12, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local programs fostering community connections in the Romance section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Rochester Business Journal.
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