MENTOR Capitol Hill Day

Capitol Hill Day 2024

MENTOR’s Capitol Hill Day brings together stakeholders from across the youth mentoring movement, including mentoring program staff, volunteer mentors, funders, researchers and public officials who have seen firsthand the positive impact a caring adult mentor can have in the life of a young person.

Advocates participating in Capitol Hill Day travel to DC a day early to attend an in-person training and meeting and networking with peers from across the country. This year, advocates will hear from young people, elected leaders and a panel of Congressional staff about the impact they can have. Capitol Hill Day registration opens on October 30.

Capitol Hill Day: January 24 (required in-person training: January 23)

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Due to high interest, registration for Capitol Hill Day at the 2024 National Mentoring Summit has reached capacity and is now closed. Thank you.

  • When is the next Capitol Hill Day?

    The 2024 Capitol Hill Day will take place on the first day of the National Mentoring Summit, January 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. Capitol Hill Day participants will need to travel to DC early for an in-person training on Tuesday, January 23.

  • What can I do before January to support mentoring policy efforts?

    There are a number of ways you can get involved and take positive, effective action throughout the calendar year to support expanding youth mentoring opportunities and invest in quality, evidence-based practices that support young people:

    • Sign up to receive MENTOR’s monthly government relations newsletter. We spotlight practices, tools and resources to support your policy and advocacy efforts. By signing up, you will also receive periodic calls to action, offering quick and effective ways to alert your federal elected officials about opportunities to support mentoring.
    • Participate in MENTOR’s Advocacy August campaign! Every August, MENTOR, the Affiliate Network and other youth mentoring advocates spend the month taking weekly actions to spotlight the value of and need for public investment in quality mentoring and expanded mentoring opportunities for young people. This campaign supports efforts by mentoring advocates at the state and local level where so much opportunity to support youth and expand mentoring opportunities reside. By signing up to receive MENTOR’s monthly newsletter, you’ll receive notice of the activities recommended throughout the month and make a real difference in your community.
    • Complete the Advocate Academy trainings when they’re offered later in 2023. These virtual trainings will give you the foundation and skills necessary to be your best advocate.
    • Follow your elected leaders on social media and/or by signing up to receive their e-newsletters. There is no better way to understand the views and priorities of an elected official (at all levels of government) than by seeing what they elevate and celebrate.
  • When will registration for Capitol Hill Day 2024 open?

    Due to high interest, registration for Capitol Hill Day at the 2024 National Mentoring Summit has reached capacity and is now closed. Thank you.

  • How is Capitol Hill Day organized? Will I have to schedule my Congressional meetings?

    MENTOR National manages the Capitol Hill Day event with the critical support of our Affiliates across the country. MENTOR will schedule all Congressional meetings for Hill Day participants. We will also provide updates in December and throughout January with reminders, resources and updates. When you arrive in DC or the required in-person training, Capitol Hill Day participants will receive additional training on key bills and issues, practice effective meeting strategies, and receive information to leave with each Congressional meeting schedule for you. Interested in learning more about Capitol Hill Day? Watch this Q&A.

  • Is there a cost to participating in Capitol Hill Day?

    No, participation in Capitol Hill Day is free. However, please note the requirement to attend an in-person training in Washington, DC may require an extra night’s hotel stay.

Past Capitol Hill Days

In January 2023, MENTOR hosted its ninth Capitol Hill Day event in Washington, DC as part of the National Mentoring Summit. More than 550 advocates spent a day on Capitol Hill meeting with legislators and their staff about the critical value of surrounding young people with supportive relationships.

During Capitol Hill Day 2023 advocates attended a total of 268 meetings on Capitol Hill, educating elected leaders and their staff about critical mentor-connected legislation and funding programs. Learn more about the priority issues raised during these meetings:

  • Congressional Leave Behind (Senate)
  • Congressional Leave Behind (House)

The National Mentoring Summit and Capitol Hill Day for next year have been announced and will take place in Washington, DC. Registration will open in the fall:

  • Summit: January 24-26, 2024
  • Capitol Hill Day: January 24 (required in-person training: January 23)

Testimonial

Have you ever wondered whether Capitol Hill Day is worth the time and effort? Hear from past Hill Day advocate Syd Stewart, Founding Member and Executive Director of Better Youth, Inc. in Los Angeles.

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