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Beyond Books & Games – How Simple Mentoring Activities Strengthen Valuable Life Skills

For many Kids Hope USA one-on-one relationships, students and mentors spend time in mentoring activities such as games and reading. They play games like Uno or Connect 4. Take turns reading a page in a silly voice. Color in pictures while talking about how the week is going. That hour fills up quickly with activities, […]

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Mentor Perspectives: Beginning with Excitement (and Nerves)

Stories

Written by a Kids Hope USA mentor beginning her first year of mentoring Mentoring Day 1 It was a Wednesday. The first day that I’d meet my Kids Hope USA student. I’d been waiting for this day for a while. As someone who loves to learn and know details ahead of time, I learned

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2022 Fall Presidential Update

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Relationships as a Blessing

Stories

Written by Heather, a Kids Hope USA parent, Kids Hope USA former mentor and an elementary school counselor Several years ago, my church started sharing about Kids Hope USA – what it was and that we’d be going to serve in a local elementary school. I was intrigued, and during the summer before school started,

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Q&A With a Mentor: Deb

Stories

Read about what it’s like to become a Kids Hope USA mentor. Here, long-time mentor Deb shares her experience being part of the Kids Hope USA program at her church. What inspired you to become a mentor with Kids Hope USA? I am filled with gratitude and humility that as a child and young adult,

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Spring 2022 Kids Hope USA presidential update preview

2022 Spring Presidential Update

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Why Greeting Routines Help Kids

Ideas for mentoring

Written by: Karen Mulder, Wisdom of the Wounded Do you have any established routines with your KHUSA student? Many educators find that children respond well to a routine because research tells us that consistent, positive practices can reduce anxiety. When interacting with kids, I’ve found that they really enjoy knowing what to expect, especially if the routine is fun! Here is

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2021 Fall Presidential Update

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A Forever Friendship

25 Years

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 1st grade. They met every Wednesday, and that day quickly became his, and my, favorite day of the week. I had a continued and overwhelming sense of peace and happiness,

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Transformational Giving

25 Years

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 incredible coaches, teachers, and leaders who have shaped my outlook and worldview – just like Kids Hope USA mentors do for their students each week. One of my mentors shared

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