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

I enjoy being a mentor because I get to spend time with my little buddy each week and participate in fun activities together with other mentors and buddies. I also enjoy learning with my buddy about careers, culture and diversity, and community service. It's important to me to give back to the community.  

I am very excited for another year of College Mentors for Kids!  This year I am paired with a little buddy in 5th grade.  Her name is Alana.  Together we have learned about teamwork with the JMU ROTC students, packed food for Mercy House in Harrisonburg, written kind messages to ourselves and others, learned about entrepreneurship and made a business plan.  I cannot wait to spend more time getting to know Alana and am looking forward to another fun filled year. 

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 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.