Welcome to the Allies Mentorship Program Mentor Central!
The Weekly Mentor Check In Form should be your number one priority directly after a hangout/communication with your mentee OR by end of day on Friday of each week. If you did not have any communication with your mentee. Not only does this help us keep track of your encounters with mentees, most importantly it helps us know what you and/or your mentee may need in order to help both of you flourish in this relationship and to help her to flourish as a survivor. By completing the check in form immediately after your encounter, we have the MOST ACCURATE information while it is fresh in your mind. PLEASE commit to completing this form and remember that completing this form in a timely manner is part of your Mentor Agreement. It serves our girls in real time! Thank you!
We invite everyone into the Allies community, to link arms with others as we create opportunities to invest in the flourishing of survivors and their families together.
Join us at any or all of the events we are hosting this year!
Mentor Appreciation Dinner| Tuesday, September 9. 2025
We’re excited to celebrate you—our amazing mentors—and the incredible dedication, compassion, and love you’ve poured into the lives of your mentees.
This special gathering will also honor the key support people who have stood beside you—cheering you on, praying with you, and encouraging you throughout your journey. As part of the celebration, we’ll be presenting a Support Person of the Year award, and we’d love for you to nominate the person who’s been your biggest encourager.
To nominate your support person, simply share their name along with a short paragraph or two about how they’ve supported you and what their encouragement has meant to you.
Please submit your nomination and RSVP by completing the registration form at the link provided, no later than Monday, August 25th. RSVP at Mentor Appreciation Dinner RSVP & Support Person of the Year Nomination Form
Let’s come together to celebrate the impact of these beautiful relationships and the village that makes it all possible.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Kick for One | Saturday, October 4, 2025
Our annual kickball tournament and family festival returns for 2024! Gather friends for some friendly competition to raise awareness and funds for Allies! Great team building opportunity for church groups, businesses, families, and more at Chuck Klein Sports Complex.
Learn more at www.allies-inc.org/kick-for-one
Everyday Generosity | Tuesday, December 2, 2025
An evening where Allies flips the script on Giving Tuesday by giving back to those who are generous with us through hosting a cocktail hour and hosting a live recording of The Everyday Advocate Podcast.
These opportunities are super helpful for mentors! Please be sure to complete at least one continuing education per quarter to stay up to date on your Mentor Agreement. We account for your time by the forms you complete after each continuing education.
Real Talk Real Support (Will resume soon with updated times!)
This is an amazing opportunity to learn techniques, talk through, gain so much knowledge from therapist to help YOU as you grow through mentoring. It is a small community from Allies, Inc. who get to process together. Do your best to make each one.
OJJDP Education Materials
Please read the brochures and briefly answer the questions to help us know what you took away from the three resources below.
Family Resources
Talking with your kids about alcohol and drugs
Talk: They hear you
Please answer these questions in this form.
Compassion Fatigue Resources
Follow this link to access resources on combatting compassion fatigue.
The Everyday Advocate Podcast is hosted by Allies founder and director, Jessica Evans, and episodes cover topics within the pillars of mentorship, leadership, and trafficking. The podcast has a wealth of knowledge for you!
#6 Mentor Readiness – Jessica and Audrey share some practical tips for all of us who want to engage in healthy mentoring relationships. Listen as they unpack Allies’ approach to preparing mentors for their mentoring relationship utilizing The Search Institute’s Developmental Relationships Framework.
Please listen to the podcast and provide feedback here.
#32 I’m With You and I’m For You – To wrap up the series, “How To Be A Friend 101,” Audrey and Jessica invite a colleague who embodies intentional friendship, Amanda Sparks, for a conversation about how to express care and expand possibilities for others in our lives.
Please listen to the podcast and provide feedback here.
#27 Treading the Waters Forever – This week launches a new series called “How to Be a Friend 101,” unpacking the SEARCH Institute’s Developmental Relationships Framework. Jamie Hergott joins Audrey and Jessica to talk about practical ways to provide support in mentorship and in everyday life.
Please listen to the podcast and provide feedback here.
#28 Consequences are Teachers – When we can find the balance of truth in love, we can help others grow in ways that are meaningful. Laura Coonrod joins Jessica and Audrey on the podcast today to share why challenging growth is a beautiful way to love those around you.
Please listen to the podcast and provide feedback here.
#29 Sharing Power – In a culture that encourages self-preservation and building ourselves up, humbling yourself is not seen as an advantageous characteristic. On today’s episode, Audrey and Jessica talk about the counter-cultural posture of sharing power in relationships.
Please listen to the podcast and provide feedback here.
The Mentor Connection is our monthly newsletter to update you on all the great things happening!
Match Ideas
Mentor Activity Ideas for each season
Michael’s craft store has lots of free classes available in-person and online!
Self Compassion Exercises
Explore the benefits of self-compassion practices. Foster self-love, resilience, and positivity with these guided exercises.
110 Good Questions to Ask a Mentee
These questions to ask a mentee are perfect if you’ve just started to actively mentor someone and want to know what to ask them.
HAPPY Program
Free, fun activities at P30 Indy. Continually taking place November 2024 through May 2025. Register here.
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Enjoy a scavenger hunt with your mentee, taking photos along the way!
