Childhood can be difficult to navigate, especially without a caring adult to help guide you. Many of the kids we serve in the Ithaca community 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. 

Cornell's chapter of College Mentors for Kids provides college student mentors to serve as positive role models for these kids and introduce them to new opportunities, helping them to create new visions for their futures. 

As a General Manager, I get to lead fun activities for my buddy family that inform the kids about careers, culture and diversity, and community service. It's been amazing to watch the friendships between the little buddies and mentors grow! Not only does this organization allow me to give back to the Ithaca community, but it also allows me to impart upon the little buddies a love for service, curiosity about future career paths, and increased cultural awareness. 

To achieve these goals, we collect donations from those who support our mission. Please consider making a donation to help me meet my fundraising goal! Your contribution will allow us to continue this program on Cornell's campus so that we can make an even greater impact on these kids who need it.