A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowering Youth
Building Bright Futures
For over five decades, Project Friendship has connected Northfield's youth with students from St. Olaf and Carleton. Through mentorship and guidance, we inspire young minds, nurture their talents, and pave the way for a successful future. Our dedicated volunteers and staff work tirelessly to create a supportive community where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
A story from a parent
“The Project Friendship program has been a true blessing not only for my son Chris, but to our family as a whole. Alex has been meeting with Chris for over a year now and the bond they share is something very special. Chris meets with Alex on a weekly basis and every Wednesday he wakes up and I hear “Yes! It’s Wednesday, I get to go see Alex today!”
Alex is such a well-rounded mentor for Chris and a great role-model for him to look up to. Their time shared goes well beyond playing catch, going to the gym, and eating ice cream together. I have since heard Chris express his desire to go to St. Olaf “like Alex does”. At the age of seven he is talking about going to college and setting long-term goals for himself!
Project Friendship really is a special program and I look forward to the relationship that Chris will continue to build with Alex in the years to come.”
-- The mother of a mentee
Our Mission
Who We Are
Project Friendship fosters lasting connections between young students in grades 2 through 7 and college student mentors from Carleton College or St. Olaf College. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing impactful mentoring relationships that span two to four years, nurturing growth and support for both mentors and mentees.
Sheltering Arms
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Northfield Shares
