NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Sept. 26, 2025) — Community Connections will host its Annual Mentoring Recognition Night Dinner on Monday, Oct. 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the North Platte Senior Center.
The evening will celebrate mentoring relationships, with recognition for matches that have reached one year or more together — including some pairs who have been matched for as many as seven years. All current and past mentors, mentees, and their families are invited.
Professional portraits of mentoring pairs will be offered by Devin Alexander Photography, with support from MENTOR Nebraska. Community Connections is a Tier 1 partner with MENTOR Nebraska, which provides resources to expand the visibility of mentoring across the state.
This year’s theme is gratitude, reflecting research from the Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring that shows gratitude can strengthen relationships, support youth development, and build resilience.
“Mentoring is not just about two people — it’s about the families and the community that surround them,” said Angela Hipp, mentoring coordinator. “We want this evening to honor not only the matches themselves but also the parents and caregivers who support their child’s participation, and the mentors who step forward to invest their time and energy.”
Community Connections has provided mentoring in Lincoln County for more than 20 years and continues to promote a mentoring mindset community-wide.
Dinner will be served, and guests are encouraged to bring a dessert to share, though it is not required.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Community Connections at 308-696-0975 or visit www.CommunityConnectionsLC.org.