Our Mission
CREW was founded in 2018 to provide support for Mark West/Larkfield area children who were affected by the 2017 Tubbs fire.
CREW is committed to empowering youth to be courageous and resilient through adult mentoring support that promotes a child’s total well being.
Our Partners
Our youth mentoring programs rely on the generous support of community and CREW is fortunate to be working with Extended Child Care Coalition of Sonoma County as our fiscal sponsor.
Our Impact
Mentoring, at its core, guarantees young people that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter. Research confirms that quality mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on young people in a variety of personal, academic, and professional situations. Ultimately, mentoring connects a young person to personal growth and development, and social and economic opportunity.*
Students who have a mentor are:
55% more likely to enroll in college
78% more likely to volunteer regularly
90% are interested in becoming a mentor
130% more likely to hold leadership positions.
5k+
dollars Raised
CREW’s mentoring programs rely solely on the support of our community to succeed and 2019 is off to a great start! Our Fund Development team is currently working to expand our network of community partners in 2020.
12+
Years Serving children
Program Manager Lyn Romstad has been serving the youth of Sonoma County since 2007.
100+
Children Impacted
Since it’s inception in 2018, CREW has provided support for the youth at Riebli Elementary School affected by the Tubbs and Kincaid Fires.
Our Programs
CREW utilizes both the traditional one to one mentoring model and weekly group mentoring sessions to empower youth to be courageous and resilient while also promoting their total well-being.
One to One Mentoring
Mentors meet with their mentees for one hour per week at our school site mentor centers.
Group Mentoring
CREW Club meets every Thursday! At CREW Club, mentors and students eat lunch together, talk and welcome guest speakers.
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“When I began, I realized these kids have a ton of trauma, and I felt like a mentoring program would benefit them. I worked with the district to provide classroom space, and Lyn is doing everything else.”
Emily Todd, Principal, John B. Riebli Elementary School / The Press Democrat
Get Involved
CREW is dedicated to empowering youth. Everyone from parents, students and teachers to counselors, coaches and family friends – anyone who has a touch point in a young person’s life can help. Choose your way to get involved with CREW!
partner with crew
Email us to discuss the partnership opportunities we have available.
Become a Mentor
One hour per week is all it takes to make a positive impact in the life of a child.
Make a Donation
CREW’s programming relies solely on donations. Become a supporter today.