Hi everyone! This year I have been involved with an organization called College Mentors for Kids at IU Bloomington. This organization provides college student mentors to elementary-aged children to serve as positive role models and to open their eyes to new opportunities, helping them to create new visions for their futures. 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. 

I enjoy being a mentor because I get to spend time with my little buddy each week as we complete different activities about careers, culture and diversity, and community service. Alongside this, throughout the past semester, I have been able to watch my buddy grow intellectually, develop better social skills, and have fun with her friends. I hold this organization very close to my heart and 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 not only allow our chapter to continue all our fun weekly activities but will allow us to continue making positive impacts in the lives of kids who need it.