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. 

Becoming a mentor has been one of the best decisions I've made here at JMU and am able to see firsthand what joy this organization brings not only to the kids, but mentors as well. I enjoy being a mentor because I get to spend time with my little buddy, Luis, each week and participate in fun activities together with other mentors and buddies. Luis is such a blast to be around and had never been to JMU's campus before joining College Mentors. I love to see Luis learn about careers, culture and diversity, and community service, all while having fun! 

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 kids like Luis who need it.