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 because I get to spend time with my little buddy each week, who is the most adorable little 1st grader, and participate in engaging activities with other mentors and buddies. These activities focus on diffferent careers, aspects of culture and diversity, as well as community service. It's important to me to give back to the community, and College Mentors for Kids is also a great way to learn important leadership skills while giving back.

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 the Ohio State chapter to continue this program on our campus so that we can make an even greater impact on these kids.