Did you know that mentoring transforms lives? Research shows that kids with mentors view themselves and their futures more positively than those without mentors. Not only do they view themselves in a more confident light, but they also achieve more positive outcomes in school, the workplace, and their communities. We all know that growing up is challenging, but, with a mentor, it’s a little easier. That's why I'm so happy we are able to provide this mentoring opportunity to kids in the community, and why I am so excited to be a mentor with College Mentors for Kids at Miami University.

College Mentors for Kids connects kids to college students through weekly on-campus activities that inspire growth, confidence, and brighter futures.

I wanted to become a mentor because I am so passionate about connecting with kids and helping set them up for future success. Also becuase I enjoy mentoring. I get to spend time with my little buddy each week and participate in fun activities together with other mentors and buddies. Spending time with my little buddy brings me so much joy and I have seen how much joy the program brings to not only me, but to the kids, to other mentors, and to the entire Miami community. We like exploring our world and learning about careers, culture and diversity, and community service together while helping my little buddy grow, and my little buddy helping me grow as a person too. This program helps me to give back to my community, learn important leadership skills, be a positive role model to my little buddy, and participate in new positive experiences.

I can't do all of this without your help though. Please consider making a gift to help me meet my fundraising goal! Your contribution will allow us to continue this program on our campus so that we can spread the powering of mentoring and provide fun and engaging activies for my buddy and all the other kids involved in College Mentors for Kids at Miami.