This program is born out of the Christian Gospels and the Edmund Rice story.  It is a similar charism to that of Edmund,  which gives life and passion to the Mentoring Program - journeying with the disadvantaged and the displaced.

Historically, some of the young adults involved with Edmund Rice Camps were looking for opportunities to support young people on a longer-term basis.  It was decided that a pilot program could be based upon American mentoring experiences.  After eighteen months, the Brothers decided to fund the program long-term.