National CARES Mentoring Movement

A Message from our Founder

On behalf of our imperiled young, who are reaching desperately for a lifeline, THANK YOU and bless you for answering their cry for help.

We all understand the miracles of mentoring – that it costs nothing, takes little time and saves lives. All we must do is connect. And our youngsters aren’t the only ones who will benefit. Committing to a higher purpose nourishes our own lives as well. All that our CREATOR is asking of us is that we love and care for one another, starting with the least, most vulnerable among us, our beloved children.

Together, we are the solution to the state of emergency growing numbers of our young people are experiencing. We are their only hope. We need all hands on deck. NCMM is a fast-growing coalition of some of the nation’s most trusted organizations and African American leaders. We are mounting the largest mentor-recruitment movement in the history of the nation, advancing the commitment to service that has been the credo of our fore parents over the centuries. With this commitment we will write a new and glorious history for our people.

I invite you to work together with me, and Los Angeles CARES Mentoring Movement, so we can harness the power and passion of our community and transform the lives of our children.

Susan L. Taylor
Founder, NCMM
Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, ESSENCE Magazine