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SECTION 1. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
NEW INSIGHTS MENTORING PROGRAM
Agency/Program History
New Insights, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1999 in Winwood Heights by two
grassroots community activists, Mark Hopefield and Lynne Graham. Hopefield and Graham
were brought together by a common belief that many youth in their community lacked
meaningful academic and career guidance. Determined to make a difference, Hopefield and
Graham convened a series of community meetings, attended by more than 30 community
leaders and concerned parents. With initial financial commitments from community members
and local businesses, Hopefield and Graham founded New Insights as a nonprofit IRS 501(c)3
corporation. Since opening its doors, New Insights has forged strong partnerships with the local
business community, media, school districts, and other youth–serving organizations in the
community.
Lynn Graham, executive director, and her staff of six continue to carry out the New Insights
vision and expand the scope of program services. New Insights currently operates a tutoring
program and career exploration resource centers at two local schools and manages a
community-based after-school drop-in program. Since its inception, New Insights has served
over 400 youth and is currently expanding its scope of services to include a mentoring program
for youth 11–18.
NEW INSIGHTS MENTORING PROGRAM
Mission Statement
The mission of the New Insights Mentoring Program is to empower at-risk youth in our
community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their personal potential.
NEW INSIGHTS MENTORING PROGRAM
Vision Statement
New Insights Mentoring Program envisions a community in which every youth experiences
nurturing one-to-one relationships and community support, which in turn allows each of them
to develop into their full potential, capable of making informed, responsible decisions as
involved members of our community.
