S5 E04: You Can Mentor: How One Man's Journey Is Changing Youth Across America
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In this episode of the Youth Power Podcast, we welcome Zach Garza, Founder and Executive Director of You Can Mentor. Drawing from his personal experience growing up without a father figure, Zach shares how mentors transformed his life, inspiring him to start his organization after discovering that 45 of his 65 student athletes lacked father figures at home. He discusses his journey from founding the Forerunner Mentoring Program to establishing You Can Mentor, emphasizing identity-based mentoring over "fixing" youth and the importance of consistent presence. Zach's core philosophy combines identity development with skills in a safe environment, with the ultimate goal of providing every child who needs a mentor with one.
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