Members Only Updates
This members-only hub is your one-stop shop for everything happening with WMC. Explore upcoming events, ways to get involved, and resources designed to help you make the most of your membership.
Upcoming Events
(Virtual) Mentor Wellness: Building Resilience to Better Support Mentees
April 21, 2026
Location: Virtual - After registering, the online meeting link will be shared. This meeting will take place on Microsoft Teams
Event Time: 8-9am
Join us online for a relaxed session led by Back2Back Community Advocacy Manager, Michael Sickles. This event is perfect if you want to recharge your mentoring energy and learn how to better support your mentee through life's ups and downs. Let's get together, share some tips, and build a stronger, healthier mentoring community.
(Virtual) Mentor Wellness: Building Resilience to Better Support Mentees
April 30, 2026
Location: Virtual - After registering, the online meeting link will be shared. This meeting will take place on Microsoft Teams
Event Time: 11am-12pm
Join us online for a relaxed session led by Back2Back Community Advocacy Manager, Michael Sickles. This event is perfect if you want to recharge your mentoring energy and learn how to better support your mentee through life's ups and downs. Let's get together, share some tips, and build a stronger, healthier mentoring community.
Cincinnati Chamber Volunteer Fair
May 13, 2026
Location: CityLink, 800 Bank St, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Load-in time: 4:00pm-4:30pm
Event Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Cincinnati YPs and Business professionals will attend the fair in search of volunteer opportunities to engage in. We Mentor Cincy Member organizations are invited to table at this event!
Each organization will get a 6’ table to set up informational items. You will need your own table cloth and settings. This would also be a great time to connect with the audience on program needs.
Participation is complimentary but registration is required.
Have questions about this event? Contact Andrea Mersmann, Director, Leadership Center | Cincinnati Regional Chamber, amersmann@cincinnatichamber.com.
Saturday Hoops Dribblethon
May 16, 2026
Location: Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Event Time: 10am-2pm
Dribblethon is an annual, high-energy block party that kicks off the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC) summer mentoring program. Saturday Hoops kids, families, and neighbors gather to socialize, have fun, and of course, dribble basketballs! Every kid gets their own new basketball at the event and many bring them along when they attend the weekly program.
We Mentor Cincy collaborative members are invited to have a table at this event to share your program with the community and potential volunteers.
Save the date - more info coming soon on how to secure your spot to table at this event!
WMC Findlay Market Showcase
July 18, 2026
Location: Findlay Market, Race & Elder South Side
Event Time: 12pm-3pm (Setup: 11:30am, Breakdown: 3pm)
WMC members are invited to participate in our annual showcase at Findlay Market. This is an opportunity for community members to learn about your programs and see how they can make a difference in the lives of young people. This is an excellent opportunity to recruit volunteers and new mentors.
Save the date - more info coming soon!
WMC Networking Event
September 25, 2026
Location: Fueled Collective, 3825 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Event Time: 5-7pm
Networking event for WMC Leaders, Members & Community Partners.
Save the date - more info coming soon!
Resources
Access presentations and materials from our Annual Mentoring Summit. Whether you attended and want to revisit a session you loved or couldn’t make it and want to see what you missed, you’ll find it here!
Content will be available until May 31, 2026.
2026 Mentoring Summit Speaker Content
Mentoring Collaborative “Train the Trainer” Program
April 9, 2026
Location: 1133 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417
Event Time: 1-4pm
We Mentor Cincy members have the opportunity to participate in Mentor Trainer development grounded in National Mentoring Resource Center best practices. This training equips individuals within your organization to effectively onboard new mentors.
News & Announcements
We are excited to welcome YMCA Achievers as a new member of the We Mentor Cincy network.
YMCA Achievers helps young people explore college and career pathways through mentorship, leadership development, and exposure to professional opportunities. Their program connects students with mentors who help guide them as they prepare for their futures.
We’re excited to have YMCA Achievers join our network and look forward to collaborating to expand mentorship opportunities for youth across Cincinnati.