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.

Pictured above is me with my little buddy Nana. She is a brilliant 7-year old with an exuberant amount of positivity and work ethic. Her biggest dream is to be a star like Beyoncé or Ariana Grande. She is an amazing drawer and surprises me with every masterpiece. 

I enjoy being a mentor because I get to spend time with my little buddy each week and participate in fun activities with her and our buddy family. I also enjoy learning with my buddy about careers, culture, and diversity. She wants to grow up to become a famous artist. 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.