It's a hard time to be a kid. With all kinds of negative peer pressures, it's tough to navigate without a caring adult to help them through. Many of the kids we serve have added challenges; most of them live in poverty or low-income homes, and more than 80% of them don't have a family history of higher education. 

Luckily, College Mentors for Kids provides college student mentors to serve as positive role models for these kids and open their eyes to new opportunities, helping them to create new visions for their futures. 

This year I took on the role of Engagement Manager which means that I help little buddies if they are having a bad day, or if there is something more going on in their life that is affecting their time with College Mentors for Kids. I have really gotten to know each of the little buddies from the local elementary school that we have partnered with and each of them have so much to offer. I enjoy my position as Engagement Manager because it gives me an opportunity to get to know all of the little buddies in a different way. I have also taken on the role of helping mentors to be more present and real with their little buddies. It's important to me to give back to the community, and I'm learning important leadership skills in the meantime.

I can't do all of this without your help, though. Please consider making a donation to help me meet my fundraising goal! Your contribution will allow us to continue this program on our campus so that we can make an even greater impact on these kids who need it.