Bolder Options

⛳ Registration is open for the 15th Annual Bolder Golf Classic! Join us May 27, 2026 at Legends Golf Club for a day of great golf and big impact supporting youth mentoring through Bolder Options. Gather your team and secure your spot today. Register: bolderoptions.org/event-info/bol…

From dumpling dinners at the Bolder House to Angel’s first-ever baseball game, Erick and Angel’s relationship has grown in ways neither of them expected. ⚾🥟 See how mentorship changes lives. Read the full story: bolderoptions.org/blog

Today is #IAmAMentorDay! 💙 Bolder Options mentors make a difference every day by showing up, listening, and believing in youth. Mentors, tell us in the comments: 👉 What’s your favorite part of being a mentor? Let’s celebrate the power of mentoring! ✨

Last week to make an impact in 2025! Your gift helps match more youth with mentors who show up and change lives. 💛 Donate: bolderoptions.org/donate #BolderOptions #MentoringMatters #YearEndGiving #SupportYouth

Be the difference in a young person’s life. Rochester has a long waiting list of youth eager for a mentor. By giving your time, you can help a child gain confidence, explore new experiences, and feel supported. bolderoptions.org/be-a-mentor #BolderOptions #RochesterMN #Volunteer

✨ From shy and quiet to confident and outspoken - read Jimena’s journey at Bolder Options. ✨ Read her story here: bolderoptions.org/post/morethana… #bolderoptions

🍻 Dual Citizen Happy Hour – St. Paul! 📅 Dec 17 | 🕠 5:30–8 PM 📍 725 Raymond Ave Join us for good brews, great company, and inspiring stories. Meet our staff, connect with mentors, and see how you can make a difference for Twin Cities youth! 🧡 👉 bolderoptions.org/events

💛 Today’s the day #GiveToTheMax! Your donation helps Bolder Options empower local youth through mentoring, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. Every gift counts! 👉 bolderoptions.org/gtm #GTMD25 #MentoringMatters

"We really apprecaite the football team coming out here tonight to show our kids and community that they care and want to be involved." The squad attended the annual @BolderOptions pumpkin carving contest and had a blast with @DThompsonMN! 🎃 #RTB #SkiUMah #Gophers

Hey Rochester! Join us for Happy Hour! 📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 🕔 5–7 PM 📍 The Purple Goat, 3708 N Broadway Ave Meet our staff, hear mentor stories, and connect with the community. Bring a friend & raise a glass to making a difference! 🧡 👉 RSVP: bolderoptions.org/events

🏃‍♂️ Sawyer Foss is running 75 miles in one day in Japan—for Bolder Options youth mentoring! Let’s help him surpass his $1500 goal! Every dollar counts. 💛 👉 Donate: givebutter.com/BoldChallenge/… #BoldChallenge #YouthMentoring #Ultramarathon

“The only thing I always hope for is that I hope she’ll be in my life for a long time.” – Joné, Bolder Options mentor. At 69, Joné found friendship, purpose, and joy through mentoring 10-year-old Sanaiya. Read their story of connection across generations: bolderoptions.org/post/a-family-…

30 years of impact. 30 years of leadership. 30 years of changing lives. Congratulations to our President & CEO, Darrell Thompson, on 30 incredible years at Bolder Options! 🎉💛 #BolderOptions #MentoringMatters

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and philanthropy at Bolder Options’ biggest night of the year! 📅 Thursday, September 18 🕠 5:30 – 9:00 PM 📍 Quincy Hall – 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis 🎟️ lnkd.in/gXPjSktB

🎉 You're invited! 🎉 Join us for the Bolder Options Open House 🗓️ Aug 7 | 🕔 5–8 PM | 📍 2100 Stevens Ave, Mpls 🍦 Food, games, ice cream & music 🎯 Celebrate youth & community ✅ RSVP: bolderoptions.org/event-info/ope… 🙏 Thanks to our sponsor: Grand Exteriors!

Sometimes it starts with a Google search. Read how Derek found purpose through mentoring—and how you can too. 📖 Blog: bolderoptions.org/post/skateboar… 🌟 Be a mentor: bolderoptions.org/be-a-mentor #BolderOptions #BeAMentor #MentoringWorks #YouthDevelopment

youtu.be/o5_cDf0qcUU From mentor to major supporter, Nate Peterson helped preserve the heart of Bolder Options with a generous gift from Renewal by Andersen. Thank you for kindness and making a lasting impact. #MentoringMatters #BolderOptions #RenewalCares @RbACorp

🎉 What a duo! 💥 Former #Gopher baller Andre Hollins is having a blast with his mentee, proving that with hustle and heart 💛! 👉🏾Learn more at bolderoptions.org #BolderOptions #GopherFamily @GopherFootball @mikegrimm3 @nadinebabu @gaardsy @DThompsonMN

Learn more about mentoring through Bolder Options by going to bolderoptions.org/be-a-mentor

🏈 It’s game day! Our #MNGophers are sporting pins featuring the #BolderOptions logo! Let's raise awareness for the need of mentors in our Twin Cities & Rochester communities. @dragan_serb8 @dariustay1or @5iehbangura @Lemeke2 @aluma_nkele @mikegrimm3 @nadinebabu @gaardsy