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. 

This is my second year with this program and I have loved doing it so much! 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. It's important to me to give back to the community, and build a bond with my little buddy. Along with having a ton of fun, I have also developed leadership and communication skills!

I can't do all of this without your help, though. I would really appreciate any amount of donation to help me reach 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.Thanks so much!

Annika :)