Spring 2026 Update
Check out our Spring 2026 Update! This edition reflects the ways we have seen programs flourish. Take a look at this spring update and learn more about the ways we are walking together in 2026.
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6 Ways to Get Involved at Your Local School
When you were in elementary school, you probably didn’t realize how much community involvement shapes a student’s experience. From classroom support to mentoring relationships, schools thrive when caring adults step in. If you’re looking to make a positive impact in your community, getting involved at your local school is a great place to start! 1. Become a Mentor The best relationships in life
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Activities that Make Learning Feel Like a Game
During the mentoring hour, there are many ways that you and your student can spend your time together. While students often choose the activities, you can come prepared with fun ideas that your student might be interested in. It’s important to recognize that the mentoring hour is not a tutoring hour. This slice of time is for relationship building, conversation, and enjoying each other’s company!
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Choose Openness: Lessons from Mentoring
By Karen Pearson, Ph.D., former president of Kids Hope USA Serving as a mentor through Kids Hope USA has been one of the most meaningful commitments of my life. Being president of Kids Hope USA for nearly 7 years was an honor and a challenge certainly, but it’s extra special that I made time to serve as a mentor though a local church just like thousands of other volunteers across the country! Mentoring through a Kids Hope program is a decision to faithfully show up at the school to meet with one
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How can mentoring combat winter blues?
This time of year, we see less light, feel colder temperatures, and, for many people, pile on the snow. When the days feel short and the nights feel long, it can be difficult to remain positive. These blues are linked to wintertime for all these reasons. How can we combat winter blues? One great, unexpected way is through mentoring! Let’s unpack the unique ways that being a mentor can help
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Kids Hope USA Announces Leadership Transition
Read this announcement from Kids Hope USA about an exciting transition.
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New Mentoring Habits for a New Year
A new year is the best time to reset and refresh your habits. When it comes to mentoring, it’s important to consider resetting as well. There is no better time to think of some new habits to incorporate or old habits that need to change! Let’s dive into these tangible ideas to reset your mentoring hour. Make Sure that Your Student Has a “Choice Moment” Students are
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Giving Back During the Holidays: The Impact of Kids Hope USA
With the holidays approaching, we begin to understand why we should give back, and learn how we should give back. Now we are starting to realize the impact of giving back! Learn what it means to make an impact with Kids Hope USA this holiday season and see how it affects students, schools, churches, and your personal life. Reducing Loneliness Loneliness is a growing concern in our world today, and it is exacerbated by the
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Giving Back During the Holidays: How?
If you already have an understanding of the importance of giving back during the holidays but need some tangible next steps, you’ve come to the right place! Here are some great ways to get involved and learn how to give back this holiday season. Give Financially Every dollar you give makes a difference. Year-end giving can fuel an organization’s goals that they set months or years ago. Consider
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Giving Back During the Holidays: Why?
The holidays are often described as joyful, but for many, they can be complicated. Some students feel the weight of loneliness more deeply. Families face financial strain that stretches their hope thin. And for those of us who are quietly struggling, the season can magnify what is missing. This is why giving back during the holidays matters. When we choose
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