When Mandee first heard about Bolder Options nearly a decade ago through her trauma-informed preschool workplace, she had no idea how deeply it would shape her family’s life. As a single mother of five, she was always searching for ways to give her children one-on-one time, support, and positive influences.  “As a single parent, as much as you want to give your kids one-on-one time, you’re not giving them very much,” Mandee said. “It was great to have one person who could be

In September 1995, the Pioneer Press ran a story about a brand-new mentoring program in the Twin Cities called Bolder Options. We revisit that impact 30 years later.

Bolder Options is hosting a Holiday Gift Drive to bring joy and hope to the youth and families in our program. Times are tough for many,...