Lion’s Den Mentorship INC.

Lion’s Den Mentorship Inc. is a Florida nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring youth, strengthening families, and creating safer communities through leadership development, violence prevention, and intentional guidance. We believe every young person deserves access to support, accountability, and positive role models. Through structured mentorship and community partnerships, we work to help youth develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive. Our work is intentional. Our mission is urgent. Our impact is growing.

LOCAL YOUTH SNAPSHOT

ORANGE + LAKE COUNTIES | 2024

3.8% | 3.5%

LAKE COUNTY | ORANGE COUNTY

Students in grades 6–12 reporting marijuana or hashish use in the past 30 days.

6.9% | 4.4%

LAKE COUNTY | ORANGE COUNTY

Students reporting an attack with intent to harm in the past 12 months.

20.9% | 24.7%

LAKE COUNTY | ORANGE COUNTY

Children under 18 living in single-parent households. Family structure is not a measure of family strength.

544 | 1,716

LAKE COUNTY | ORANGE COUNTY

Youth ages 10–17 arrested. Rates per 1,000 youth: 14.3 | 12.0.

Sources: 2024 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey county reports and Florida Health CHARTS. Survey findings are self-reported and reflect participating students. These indicators describe community conditions; they do not define any individual young person.

DCF survey: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/samh/prevention/fysas

Florida Health CHARTS: https://flhealthcharts.gov/