T.R.U.E. Mentor Program

Mentoring helps young people, especially at-risk youth, succeed in school, work, and life.

In 2017 and 2018, Centerboard was fortunate to be able to host a MA Mentoring AmeriCorp Ambassador to launch our Mentor Program, T.R.U.E. (Teach one, Reach one, Uplift one, Empower one). Our program aims to provide academic and social support for boys ages 8 to 18 by helping them to increase their motivation and confidence, achieve new goals, give direction to their academic and future career choices, and by helping them to gain leadership roles. Our program is community-based, heavily involves parents, and all family members have access to an array of services at our Family Resource Center, including ESOL classes, Homework Club, Driver’s Ed, Art Classes, Case Management/Referrals, etc.

““The mentoring program has helped my kids become more behaved and structured with their schedules, cleaning at home, using technology and doing homework. It truly has been a great help.””

““Thanks to the mock interviews I did with Dany, I was able to get accepted into my high school of choice, which is Essex Tech. I also got a job at Market Basket through my new interview skills.””

Why Come to TRUE?

We offer group and one-on-one programming.

Over this past summer, we walked along side youth as they experienced loss of family members, housing crises, and new mental health diagnoses. Although many of these circumstances may be detrimental, and definitely life changing, we made sure our mentees could embrace their process, empower their perseverance and envision their purpose through the storm. We also celebrated our clients who either graduated or moved on to the next grade by enjoying a meal at Tokyo Grill hibachi. Finally, since many of our youth may have absent fathers, we made sure to acknowledge present mothers and grandmothers taking them to Bella Luna to enjoy a meal. Mentees shared words of affirmation for their mom’s/grandma’s and for the first time were able to express love in a way they had never experienced.

We believe these amazing values will continue to build up our young leaders and prepare them for college, university and their long term goals! Come join us!

Meet Javier!

Javier seamlessly integrates over two decades of strategic international forecasting management at the intersection of community engagement and leadership development. His distinctive blend of analytical insight, cross-cultural proficiency, and emotional intelligence sets him apart as a seasoned professional skilled at nurturing relationships, particularly with youth and young adults.

In 2022, Javier was presented with the title of "Ambassador of Latino Culture" by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, recognizing his steadfast dedication to multicultural organizing and effective communication. His active involvement as a member of the Lynn Cultural Council, coupled with his recent appointment as a board member of the Northshore Juneteenth association, further highlights his enduring efforts in cultivating multiethnic, equitable, and inclusive communities.