Who We Serve
Trusted Mentors empowers adults in Indianapolis who are re-entering society, facing homelessness, or aging out of foster care by connecting them with caring mentors. Together, we build stability, hope, and stronger communities.
Who We Are
Trusted Mentors provides adult mentoring in Indianapolis - exclusively for men and women who are re-entering socierty after incarceration, aging out of foster care, or as risk of homelessness. Our trained volunteer mentors offer guidance and stability, helping adults build independent, successful lives.
Re-entering Society
Returning to the community after incarceration is never easy, but no one should have to do it alone. Trusted Mentors connects adults with caring guides who provide encouragement, accountability, and a path to lasting stability in Indianapolis.
Aging Out of Foster Care
When young people turn 18, many lose the support system they’ve relied on. Trusted Mentors steps in with adult mentors who help them navigate education, employment, and independence, offering the steady presence every young adult deserves.
At-Risk of Homelessness
Losing housing can happen to anyone. Trusted Mentors pairs people at risk of homelessness with mentors who provide guidance, resources, and encouragement — helping them build the foundation to stay housed and thrive.
Mentorship Matters Podcast
Mentorship Matters is a powerful podcast that offers an up-close and personal look at the transformative impact of adult mentorship. Through heartfelt conversations, our mentors and mentees share real-life stories of resilience, growth, and connection.
Whether navigating re-entry after incarceration, aging out of foster care, or overcoming homelessness, each episode reveals why mentorship truly matters—and how it can change lives.
Mentorship in Action
Trusted Mentors connects volunteers, mentors, and donors to life-changing causes in Indianapolis. From helping neighbors re-enter society, to supporting young adults aging out of foster care, to preventing homelessness, each initiative builds stability and strengthens our community.
Mentor Matches
% Success Rate
% Homless Prevention
% Remained Housed
At Risk Individuals
A few of my friends have been involved with it. The organization sounds amazing: it helps set up mentoring relationships between those at risk of homelessness and members of the local community to help the at risk individuals build more stable lives.
Aging Out of Foster Care
Reccomend for their ability on knowing how to connect with troubled youths.
A Trusted Mentor
t really helps when people need it. Everyone can use a friend when the chips are down but you are not out. Someone to care just because they want to be a trusted mentor!
Staying Housed
A great organization doing great by helping keep people housed and from becoming repeat offenders.
Building Stability Together
When you mentor, you offer more than advice—you offer hope, direction, and a chance at a brighter future.
Meet Our Executive Director - Costeena Weathersby
As Executive Director of Trusted Mentors, Costeena leads with compassion, vision, and a deep commitment to helping adults in Indianapolis build stable, self-sufficient lives. Her leadership has strengthened partnerships, expanded mentoring programs, and touched countless lives through the power of connection. Costeena embodies the heart of Trusted Mentors—believing that every person deserves guidance, opportunity, and a second chance. Through her dedication, the organization continues to be a pillar of hope and transformation across the city.
Become a MENTOR
Mentorship is more than advice—it’s a lifeline. When you share your time and guidance, you open doors to stability, confidence, and success. Your role as a mentor can change both a life and a community.
