Since the beginning of the year, three pairs in our mentorship program have celebrated the completion of their 18-month friendship pact. We are overjoyed for these mentor-mentee pairs who have not only honored their commitment but have also grown together, forging deep and meaningful relationships.

To mark their transition into our Alumni Program, our staff hosts a small ceremony and celebration, while also gathering their valuable feedback on their time in the program.

Recently, one mentee shared that her favorite part of the program was, “Getting my own birthday cake.”

Silke, a local business owner and devoted Allies volunteer, lovingly bakes personalized cakes for each of our mentees to celebrate their birthdays. For many, this is the only cake they receive on their special day. When we told Silke how much this particular mentee appreciated her cake, she responded, “This is amazing! It almost brings tears to my eyes. I’m so thankful the ladies feel special and know they deserve everything—recognizing who they are and celebrating milestones like birthdays is a big part of that.”

Thank you, Silke, for going above and beyond. Your generosity and talent in baking are truly a gift to our mentees, and we are deeply grateful!