Events for Matches
Embroidery Workshop
You're invited to join SLM for an embroidery workshop taught by Kate, an SLM mentor!
When: Saturday, October 4th from 2-5PM
Where: SLM Office 727 Atlantic Avenue Floor 3 Boston MA 02111
Who: The recommended age for this workshop is 12 and older!
What: Learn basic hand embroidery, starting with how to thread the needle and put fabric into an embroidery hoop. We will stitch a little fall acorn that you can display on your wall or give to a friend. No embroidery experience needed and all supplies will be provided!
Events for Mentors
Mentor 2 Mentor Continued Learning:
Know Your Mentee's Rights!
Join SLM Coordinators and Katharine Klubock (Supervising Attorney in the CAFL Practice Area of the Training Department, CPCS), Amy Chenette (Youth and Young Adult Housing Coordinator in the Adolescent and Young Adult Services Unit, DCF) and Nadia Romanazzi (Director of Legal Education and Policy, MA Appleseed) to learn more through a presentation and open discussion on these topics!
When: September 23rd, 6-7pm
Where: Zoom (link to be sent out via email closer to the date)
What: This is a virtual drop in space for SLM mentors interested in learning about:
housing resources for youth and young adults
the permanency and transition planning process for youth and young adults engaged with or transitioning out of DCF custody
housing rights as a renter, the eviction process, and rights living in public housing or using vouchers to pay for housing
Feel free to drop in on the day of, or you can RSVP and send questions for our guest speakers in advance by emailing Rachel (rachel@silverliningmentoring.org) or Valentina (valentina@silverliningmentoring.org)