Walking together in 1 on 1 mentoring relationships

For more than 25 years, Kids Hope USA mentors have walked alongside thousands of children in 1 on 1 relationships during some of the most significant years of their young lives. Each week, since 1995, mentors and students develop life-changing friendships one hour at a time.

Stories from 25 Years

A Forever Friendship

Written by Aidan’s mom, Jane Aidan, my bright and happy boy, began meeting with his Kids Hope USA mentor, Miss Stacie, in the fall of…

Transformational Giving

Just like so many of our Kids Hope USA students, I love spending time with the mentors I have in my life. I’ve been lucky to have…

Virtually Anywhere

“Could you help me find a mentor for my son Miles?” Jane asked. She had heard about Kids Hope USA from a friend whose son…

Pray Always

Contributed by: Anne Broaddus, Director Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, Waco, Texas Davina Pennington, Regional Director, South and Southwest, Kids Hope USA In 2009 our principal…

Committing to Friendship

Written by Kara Nguyen, Kids Hope USA Director of Development and Kari McLennan, Kids Hope USA Program Support Specialist For 17 years, Mr. Gary has…

The Joy of Giving

Christmas reminds us that gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and the monetary value or usefulness of a gift is far less meaningful than…

Into a Brighter Future

Jan and Evelyn have walked together on an unexpected journey of friendship for more than 7 years! They met when Evelyn was a 4th grader at…

You’ve Got a Friend in Me

Jacob & Skylar-Jay became friends three years ago; Skylar-Jay was starting kindergarten and Jacob was leaning into a pull from God to serve as a…

Wednesdays Are My Favorite

“I can’t read! You know that, Kara.” my 1st grade friend shared with me. “I know you can do it – I believe in you…

Making Time to Make a Difference

“A person can always make time to make a difference.” That’s what Roger DeFeyter said 25 years ago when he met his first Kids Hope USA…

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