The Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) and Metrolina Association for the Blind (MAB) have announced a unique partnership to identify veterans with vision loss who could become youth mentors through the “Character Does Matter” program hosted by TMF. 

Using a research-based curriculum designed specifically for youth audiences, the Character Does Matter program is founded on positive psychology and provides the framework for mentorship for youth and a renewed sense of purpose and camaraderie for veterans and survivors. From that curriculum, TMF provides the necessary training, support, and materials for mentors at no cost.

Character Does Matter mentors build relationships with youth, helping them to develop character and leadership through day-long or multi-day experiences, including team-building exercises, group discussions, and experiential learning challenges.

Veterans with sight loss who are interested in the call to mentor younger individuals should contact Dana Draa here or at ddraa@mabnc.org. To learn more about the partnering organizations, click here for TMF and here for MAB.