It's a hard time to be a kid. With all kinds of negative peer pressures, it's tough to navigate life 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. 

My personal reason for being a mentor is to both give back to the community and to grow as a mentor. In my future profession as an elementary teacher, I'm going to be teaching children just like the little buddies I meet in this program, and they help me to be the person I want to be. Each week, I am both a mentor, but also a learner. The bonds between the buddies and their mentors in this program are really strong, and we care about each other deeply. It is not only a learning experience, but a community of acceptance and growth.

This wonderful community that College Mentors For Kids achieves cannot thrive at its fullest potential without your help. Please consider making a donation to help me meet my fundraising goal! Though I understand times are hard right now, your contribution will allow us to continue this program on our campus. With your assistance, we can make an even greater impact on these kids who need it. If you are not able to donate, I ask you to share this page so that more people can hear about this amazing program and possibly donate. Thank you!