SOUTHEAST OHIO YOUTH MENTORING, INC.
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What We Do

​At Southeast Ohio Youth Mentoring (SEOYM), we are a small, community-based agency with a passionate team of dedicated staff members who work closely with families, volunteers, and partners to make a lasting impact.

Our Approach

Southeast Ohio Youth Mentoring connects young people with caring adult mentors through community-based and site-based programs. Our goal is to build consistent, supportive relationships that help youth develop confidence, make positive choices, and feel valued. Whether through one-on-one mentoring or group-based activities, we work to create safe spaces where every child can grow, learn, and thrive.
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How We Run

​SEOYM is a nonprofit organization sustained by:
  • Donations from individuals and local businesses
  • Community fundraising events
  • Grants and philanthropic support
  • One fee-based childcare program (Before & After Care at East Elementary)
This funding model helps us keep our core mentoring services free for families, so we can continue reaching the youth who need us most.

​Building Community

​In addition to our mentoring programs, SEOYM hosts regular community events—from holiday parties to sports outings to mini-golf and pool days. These events give kids and mentors a chance to bond, have fun, and connect with others in a safe, inclusive environment.

Our Commitment

​We are more than a mentoring agency—we are a network of support. Our staff is dedicated to nurturing every match, sustaining every program, and creating opportunities that inspire growth, joy, and long-term success.

Researchers found that after 18 months of spending time in programs like ours, compared to children not being mentored, those with a mentor were:

46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
27% less likely to begin using alcohol
52% less likely to skip school
37% less likely to skip a class
33% less likely to hit someone


​449 E State St.
Athens, OH 45701

​(740) 797-0037

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • What We Do
    • Who We Are
  • Programs
    • Community-Based
    • Site-Based
  • Enroll a Child
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Volunteer
    • Become a Board Member
    • Make a Donation
    • Join our Staff
  • Upcoming Events
  • Contact Us
  • Current Members