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. 

As many of you know, I have a passion for working with kids. For a long time I was a camp counselor and when I came to college, I felt like I was missing something. College Mentors has allowed to fill that void and give back to the kiddos. I enjoy being a mentor because I get to spend time with my little buddy each week and participate in activities together with other mentors and buddies. I also enjoy teaching and learning with my buddy about careers, culture and diversity, and community service. I love being able to make an obvious impact in my little buddy's life and get to know her better each week!

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. Thank you so much! Everything helps and I and my little buddy as well as all of the other little buddies in the program greatly appreciate it!