Parents, enroll your child today!

Bis-Man Mentor Squad provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better — forever.

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Become a volunteer

We match community- and school-based adult volunteers with children in Bismarck-Mandan. You can make a difference in the life of a child.

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Mentoring changes kids' lives

According to mentoring.org, research shows that at-risk young adults who have mentors are:
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Educated

Less likely to skip school and more likely to enroll in college.

On the right path

Less likely to start using drugs and alcohol.

Leaders

More likely to hold leadership positions.

What kids & parents are saying ...

​"The mentors for my three kids are like a part of our family."

"Tina has been amazing with Amber. We don’t know what we would do without her.
Spending time with her makes her feel better about herself."

"I’m so happy to have Courtney in my life. She has helped me though some difficult times.
​We plan to be friends for life!"

About us

Bis-Man Mentor Squad is a program of the Dacotah Foundation. Dacotah Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works to enhance the quality of life for children and adults. The organization has served Bismarck-Mandan since 1965.