The mission of Choices Mentoring Initiative is to build a relationship that connects Pittsfieldbased young people to themselves, their families, and the community and with skills learned to
increase the feeling of inclusion and value, mutual respect, and self-identity. Choices Mentoring
Initiative works with youth to develop an understanding of themselves using knowledge and
skills to traverse situations and nurture their self-identity.
The Choices Mentoring Initiative tackles the following variables:

• Communication and conflict resolution skills
• Connectedness to Family, School, and Community
• Educational Achievement
• Emotional Aptitude
• Self-Worth Skills