https://truthimperative.axley.net/tags/cfy/Recent content in CFY on The Truth ImperativeHugoen-usFri, 16 Jan 2026 11:40:44 -0800https://truthimperative.axley.net/posts/2026/my-mentoring-journey-with-community-for-youth/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:40:44 -0800https://truthimperative.axley.net/posts/2026/my-mentoring-journey-with-community-for-youth/<p>Mentoring with Community For Youth changes lives &ndash; it changed mine! It made me more accountable, so I can be true to my word and bring my authentic self. It also taught me to get comfortable being uncomfortable and the power of vulnerability. CFY mentor training and experience also prepared me to be a better mentor as a leader throughout my career.</p> <p>I was a youth mentor for the nonprofit Community For Youth (CFY) in Seattle for 10 years. What kept me going as a mentor for 10 years? Well, there are both &ldquo;unselfish&rdquo; and &ldquo;selfish&rdquo; reasons. My &ldquo;unselfish&rdquo; reasons were to give back to the community where I live and do something meaningful. However, I got so much in return from the amazing, <em>powerful</em> community of mentors and students! Some of my &ldquo;selfish&rdquo; reasons to stay with CFY were: the inspiring students, the personal growth I experienced, the supportive community (some of the most kind-hearted people I&rsquo;ve ever met), and the <em>fun</em> you get to have!</p>