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One of the best parts of mentoring is witnessing the growth in your student’s life. Sarah Dornbos, a director from Eagle Rock CA, recently saw a students life come full circle. She celebrated [...]

Mentorship is anything but a quick-fix. Brian and Cheryl Richardson have seen the ways long term mentorship impacts their lives and their students’ lives in so many ways. They have been mentoring [...]

One of the most important things we can do is create a strong and lasting bond with students. It is so significant and powerful to see relationships grow outside of school. Doing something fun [...]

The following story is submitted by a Kids Hope USA Mentor. Jason had just started mentoring this fifth grade student, which is why he felt this moment was so special: William and I were working [...]

Kids Hope USA couldn’t exist without two entities coming together in partnership: a school and a church. Most often, the school principal or superintendent is absolutely thrilled to begin a Kids [...]

It’s officially spring! And if you have the ability, take the opportunity to get outside with your student and connect over some fresh air and sunshine. Here are a few suggestions on different [...]

A crucial part to Kids Hope USA’s model is the behind-the-scenes Prayer Partner. This individual faithfully prays for the mentoring relationship each week – and oftentimes, more than that. They [...]

Spring is just around the corner! And with that comes the realization that summer break is not far behind. It may seem early, but now is the time to begin talking with your student about the [...]

The following is a letter from a Kids Hope USA Mentor who was touched by what was shared by his Kids Hope USA student at their school: During our Kids Hope USA end-of-year picnic at our church, [...]

The following is from an incarcerated parent of a Kids Hope USA student to the partnering church that supports his child’s school: “It’s been about a year since I’ve written to you guys. I’ve had [...]