For some, it was a teacher or coach. For others, it was a pastor, parent or neighbor. For Geuriel Danini, it was his Kids Hope mentor who made a lingering difference in his life. When the 10th grade American Literature teachers recently announced they would hold an Appreciation Night at Grandville, MI High School, Geuriel […]
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“20 years of KIDS HOPE means thousands of elementary children building relationships, becoming more confident and growing toward their full potential to become pro ductive citizens. Yet, all those children worked one-on-one with an adult willing to reach out. Some had more success than others. Some jelled at first sight while others met for years
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“It was with the anticipation and the excitement of a new school year that I went to Cole School on Wednesday, September 7. I am not an eager student anxious about a new school year, a different teacher and maybe classmates I don’t know. I am a returning mentor for Kids Hope USA. For three
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“After a year of being together, one of our mentors had to say goodbye to her little boy as he was moving to a different school. Knowing he would miss our KIDS HOPE USA Christmas party, the mentor brought in the gift that all of the students would be receiving- a KIDS HOPE knit hat
“The class my mentee attends happened to schedule their Christmas Party during the hour I mentor, so I joined my little guy with his class as they built Gingerbread Houses. This hour was the best hour I spent with him and he was so proud to have me their with him (especially since his mom
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“I was at Jefferson School, it was picture day. Many of the children had on their best clothes. The girls were wearing pretty dresses and boys were in dress pants and shirts. I couldn’t help but notice one little girl. She was wearing blue jeans and a wrinkled, red Kids Hope t-shirt. Her hair was
Sweaty Palms – By Theresa Casey “Seriously, how can a street just randomly change?” I thought to myself in frustration. Although I’ve lived in the area for a little over a year and a half, I’m still not familiar with all of the roads – and in this case, it seemed they were playing a
“Waiting on God’s Timing” by Theresa Casey The email came last night. It was only a few written sentences from the Kids Hope USA director, but those sentences filled my heart with joy far quicker than any unexpected tangible gift possibly could. The email popped into my inbox just five minutes to five o’ clock,
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Recently a KIDS HOPE USA Director introduced a new student and mentor. Upon going to the classroom to meet Eli, the director and mentor heard him tell his teacher, “I really don’t want to go.” Eli’s teacher encouraged him and promised him it would be fine. After Eli returned to class after spending his first
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“After the first year of being a mentor, I had my doubts about whether I was making a difference in the life of my mentee, Hudson. Hudson did not ever seem like he was warming up to me or enjoyed spending our time together. That was all erased my second year back with Hudson when
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