Ellie Wilson

A transformative one-on-one mentoring program through Kids Hope USA involves a partnership between a church and a local elementary school. The school in this partnership opens their doors to welcome screened and trained mentors to meet with students at the school for one hour, once a week, during the school day.   Schools are a key

At Kids Hope USA, mentors walk alongside parents, teachers, and other school staff to help show a student they are loved and cared for. Teachers and staff serve important roles in a Kids Hope USA model by offering communication, support, and opportunities for mentors and students to meet together.   While there are so many reasons

One-on-one mentoring programs through Kids Hope USA are intentional times for mentors and students to connect. Supported by prayer partners, directors, and others, these interactions become relationships wrapped in prayer.   Prayer partners serve in this key role of praying for their mentor and student. Just as the mentor is faithful in showing up each week,

Each week, mentors give their time to hang out with a student for an hour. Through this consistent and intentional time together, mentors and students develop a meaningful relationship that impacts the student, mentor, family, and community.   Mentors are screened and trained to be equipped in serving their student each week.   Here are some of

At Kids Hope USA, we are thankful for the vital role our donors play in making life-changing mentoring relationships a reality, and the valuable training, supports, resources, and other assets this generosity has made possible.   Here are 30 reasons we celebrate our Kids Hope USA donors!  There are so many reasons we are thankful for

Pastors and church partners help establish and continue a thriving mentoring program that makes a big difference for students in their community and their own congregation.   30 Reasons We Celebrate Partners and Pastors  While there are so many reasons to celebrate the important role that pastors and church partners serve in Kids Hope USA, here

While all Kids Hope USA volunteers play a special role in making one-on-one relationships possible, the director serves as the key leader of the program.   Through the initial and ongoing support from the Kids Hope USA National Office, directors anchor the program at the church and serve as the key liaison with the school. They