I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Organization

Mission Statement

I'RAISE Big Brother Big Sister Mentoring program provides three types of mentoring programs: individualized mentoring, group mentoring and school mentoring.
Our individualized Mentoring programs offers customized one on one mentoring services to referred youth ages 5-18 in New York City area. This program runs all year long and includes a individual service plan for the child. Mentors in this program are trained in clinical skills and handling children from varying backgrounds. This program suits the needs of all children varying from low to high needs. Children undergo match process before being assigned mentor.


Group mentoring is offered to small group of 15 youth per group ages 10-16 years for 12 weeks. Trained facilitator facilitates groups based on set curriculum. Topic discussed include: peer pressure, self-esteem, etiquette, dating & healthy relationships, sex education offered to teens. This program is typically hosted in a community center.

Our Virtual Mentor program provides one one mentoring to children in NYC impacted by COVID-19, ages 4-18 years old. Mentors provide weekly online support to children, helping them to adjust to social distancing and remote learning.

Our virtual mentor program also provides online activity classes including visual and performing arts, yoga, dance and music.

Our virtual mentor program also provides one on one tutoring to students in grades Prek-12th grade who are experiencing challenges with remote learning and/or subjects.

School Mentoring is a clinical school based mentoring model which works in a integrative team of Social Workers, school personnel, Program Director and Administrator. School Mentors develop customized mentee plans to help student implement during the school day. In addition, School Mentors facilitate group mentoring sessions in school setting.