“Everything from getting a driver's license to going to college is a challenge when you're new to the US. Refugees are human, like everyone — we have our families, our dreams… we are so lucky to have Luke as a mentor; he was the missing piece.”

“I felt supported and confident that I was not alone because I had a mentor, who I could always talk to when I needed to.”

“My name is Sairan. Fleeing Syria for a better life, I clung to my dream of becoming a doctor amidst chaos. Through the Refugee Youth Mentoring Program with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, I found hope. My mentor believed in me, guiding me to set SMART goals and offering emotional support. With her help, I saw my dreams begin to take shape. I am thankful for my mentor and the program's support as I move forward on my journey.”