BOLT Mentors has received funding through Modera Wealth Management’s Modera Gives Corporate Grants Program, providing additional support for mentorship opportunities for Polk County students.
The grant, managed through the Polk County Community Foundation, will help BOLT Mentors continue connecting students with caring adults who can offer encouragement, guidance and support.
BOLT – Building Opportunities for Leadership and Trust – brings community volunteers into Polk County Schools to build relationships with students through regular mentoring.
The program focuses on helping students develop confidence, leadership skills, meaningful connections and a stronger sense of belonging within their schools and community.
“We are incredibly grateful for the opportunities this funding allows us,” BOLT Mentors Program Coordinator Logan Watson said. “It is through the coordination of organizations such as Modera Wealth Management with local nonprofits that real impact can be achieved.”
Watson said the funding will help BOLT continue creating opportunities for students to grow through those relationships.
“This funding will help us continue to leave a legacy and offer space for students to build confidence, develop meaningful connections, and develop a sense of purpose that inspires them to give back to their communities,” he said.
The Modera Gives Corporate Grants Program supports nonprofit efforts in areas including education, financial literacy and disaster relief.
For BOLT Mentors, the grant represents another community investment in a program built around consistent relationships between students and adults.
Community members interested in learning more about BOLT Mentors or volunteering can contact Watson at lwatson@polkschools.org.
