I enjoy being involved with College Mentors for Kids because I know that every kid needs a mentor. It's hard to be a kid. With negative peer pressures at school, 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.

I've always had someone to look up to in my life and I want these kids to have the same. Having someone to talk to about their day or to show their new favorite toy to can make all the difference in a little buddy's world. College Mentors for Kids gives 60 kids from three local elementary schools an opportunity each week to participate in fun activities with a mentor by their side.

Little buddies learn about careers, culture and diversity, and community service. It's important to me to give back to the community, and I'm learning important leadership skills in the meantime.

We can't do all of this without your help, though. We could have a million amazing mentors but without financial assistance the program can't provide snacks, activities, or essentials needed to make the program run.

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.