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.

I enjoy being a mentor for many different reasons. One of the main reasons is because I can give a lot of indivudalized attention to an elementary student who may not always get that. I've had so many positive influences in my life and so I am so fortunate to have the possibiltiy to be that for my little buddy. No matter what, getting to spend time with my little buddy every week and learn more about them is by far the best part and something I'll cherish long after this program.

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.