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. 

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 and supproting them to create new visions for their futures. 

This is my second year serving as a mentor and I'm so excited to see what this year has in store! Being a mentor has allowed me to give back to the community, be part of something bigger than myself, and watch my little buddy grow throughout the year! Each week the little buddies come to NC State and participate in fun activities about possible careers, culture and diversity, and community service! This year I'm mentoring the same little girl, Kiersten, that I did last year and I can't wait to grow our relationship! 

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 and keep the program free for our little buddies!