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.

Meet Zoe! 

She is the most energetic fifth grader you'll ever meet! She loves lions and loves to draw. She surprises me every week as she draws the most amazing animals in her journal and isn't afraid of heights. Her favorite color is purple and her little sister Dana is also in College Mentors for Kids!

I enjoy being a mentor because I get to spend time with Zoe 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 I'm learning important leadership skills in the meantime.

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. Have an amazing day and thank you!! Zoe and our buddy family appreciate it!