Mariano Rivera Save 653 Foundation

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Building brighter futures through mentorship, life-skills workshops, one-on-one coaching, and career exploration for underserved youth.

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Save 653 Mentorship Program

Mentorship that moves students forward.

The program includes life-skills workshops, one-on-one coaching, and career exploration in digital and print media, culinary arts, and first responder fields.

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Career Exploration

Real exposure to real pathways.

Students step into partner environments where service, leadership, technical skills, and career readiness become tangible.

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Creative Skills

Confidence students can carry forward.

Portfolio work, design training, and public recognition help students build skill, voice, and momentum toward career launch.

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Our Mission

The Mariano Rivera Save 653 Foundation provides youth from impoverished families with education, mentorship, and resources that empower them for the future.

How Save 653 Works

Students receive life-skills workshops, one-on-one coaching, and career exploration opportunities in digital and print media, culinary arts, and first responder fields.

Building Brighter
Futures Together

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Save 653 Program Pathways

Four connected areas move students from personal development to career launch.
Mentorship Life Skills Career Exploration Community Impact
Students in a small group coaching session
Students and mentors in a partner workshop
Student exploring a professional learning campus
Students presenting completed creative work
Student being recognized for completed program work
Students learning during a structured career-readiness session
Student learning about first responder equipment
Mounted sheriff unit career exploration experience
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Save 653 students holding completed design projects
Students presenting finished design portfolio boards
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Impact At A Glance

Every save begins with guidance, preparation, and opportunity.

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MO's Biggest Save: inspiring young people to be strong, brave, and capable. Donate today

1998

Founded by Mariano and Clara Rivera with caring volunteers and generous donors.

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Program bases move students from personal development to career launch. View pathways

Mentorship

Trusted adults help students build confidence, character, and direction through consistent guidance.

Life-Skills Workshops

Students learn personal presentation, character building, goal-setting, and practical decision-making.

One-on-One Coaching

Personal coaching helps students prepare for school, work, and the next step in their lives.

Digital & Print Media

Career exploration introduces students to real technical pathways and employment skills.

Culinary Arts

Hands-on exposure helps students discover practical career interests and transferable workplace habits.

First Responder Fields

Students explore service-oriented careers while building responsibility, readiness, and leadership.

Career Readiness

Budgeting, financial literacy, resume preparation, and job performance coaching support career launch.

Community

The foundation exists to serve the most vulnerable among us and strengthen the communities we call home.

Stewardship

Gifts are managed with care, accountability, and a commitment to responsible service.

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Program Focus

Save 653 Mentorship Program

The Mariano Rivera Save 653 Foundation confronts inequities head-on through targeted programs in underserved communities. Central to our mission is the 653 Mentorship Program, which bridges gaps in education by providing access to essential resources, training, and employment pathways.

4 Bases to career launch

  • Personal development
  • Technical training
  • Career readiness
  • Career launch
  • 1:1 mentorship
  • Job coaching
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Students in a career exploration classroom session
Current Programming

Career Exploration & Skills Training

Students gain exposure to practical career paths while building the confidence, habits, and readiness needed to move from training into opportunity.

Hands-On career pathways

  • Digital & print media
  • Culinary arts
  • First responder fields
  • Financial literacy
  • Resume preparation
  • Technical certifications
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Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera

A Legacy Of Saves

Mariano Rivera is a unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer, MLB's all-time saves leader, a five-time World Series champion, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

652 career saves

  • Hall of Famer
  • 5x World Series Champion
  • 13x MLB All-Star
  • 1999 World Series MVP
  • Presidential Medal of Freedom
  • Foundation co-founder
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Foundation Questions

What is the Mariano Rivera Save 653 Foundation?
The Mariano Rivera Save 653 Foundation provides underserved youth with mentorship, education, life skills, and career exploration so students can move toward a brighter future.
What is Save 653?
Save 653 is Mariano's biggest save: a mentorship program that helps students build character, develop practical skills, prepare for careers, and receive one-on-one support.
How does the mentorship program support students?
Students participate in life-skills workshops, technical training, financial literacy, resume preparation, career readiness, and job performance coaching.
How can I donate?
Use the Donate button on this page or text SAVE653 to 44-321. Contributions support the foundation's youth mentorship and education mission.
How can I get involved?
Supporters can volunteer, offer services, provide in-kind donations, sponsor programs, or sign up for foundation news and events.
Where can I find financial information?
Recent Form 990 and audited financial documents are linked in the footer for easy access and transparency.