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. 

I enjoy being a GM because rather than getting paired with one buddy, I get to be with all of the third grade buddies on Tuesdays! I find this program to be very rewarding because we get to participate in fun activities together with the mentors and buddies. I love the diversity and teamwork that we experience each week. I have learned some really important leadership skills, and this is a great experience for me as I continue in the education program at Illinois State!

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.