Best Of America: How Mentorship Sparks Connection Across Cultures

Описание: The “ALOHA! Team Up Project” gave the opportunity for 3 Student mentors at the University Y at the University of Minnesota to partner with students at the Atherton Y at the University of Hawai‘i.

The students participated in a week-long immersion experience on O'ahu, learning from the Atherton Y College Camp team while experiencing cross-cultural mentorship.

They built authentic connections—bridging differences and fostering a sense of belonging. By centering their efforts on mentorship and college readiness and access, these student leaders discovered common ground and formed relationships that extended far beyond the classroom.

The Best of America campaign is part of the Team Up Project, a national partnership of ‪@InterfaithAmerica‬, Catholic Charities ‪@CCharitiesUSA‬ ‪@HabitatforHumanity‬ International, and ‪@ymca‬ of the USA. Together, we are empowering people to build connections and work across differences for the common good. Our series Best of America highlights how everyday leaders are strengthening communities through empathy, collaboration, and human connection, and how Team Up is giving people the tools and resources to make it happen everywhere.

Learn more about Team Up: https://teamupproject.org/