Meliki has been matched with his mentor Augustine since April. The pair hit it off so well that they’ve opted to extend their match an additional six months! “He’s like my brother,” Meliki shared. A former refugee himself, Augustine remembers how it felt navigating high school and a new community when he first came to the U.S. years ago, making him a great mentor for Meliki. The two love hitting the gym together, playing soccer in a community league, and going to Lou City FC games any chance they get.

You o someone you know will also make a great mentor. Won’t you consider becoming a mentor today? Go to https://cclou.org/volunteer/ to fill out a volunteer application or email Rachel Van Dyke at rvandyke@archlou.org.