Recently we asked KIDS HOPE USA programs across the country if they have stories they would like us to share. Our friends at First Baptist Church of Humble in Humble, TX shared this: “I wouldn’t even know where to begin. Every day I get to watch mentors and kids get together and make magic. I’ve […]
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KIDS HOPE USA student, Josie doesn’t have a mother figure in her life, so during the week before Mother’s Day, Josie gave her mentor a picture she’d drawn of the two of them together. After giving her mentor, Miss Erin the picture, Josie gave Miss Erin a hug and said, “I don’t celebrate Mother’s Day,
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Each week, Erik asks his mentee, Silas to pick out a face on the “How are you feeling?” Chart before they begin their hour together and Silas always points to the “hysterical” face because he’s excited to see Mr. Erik! This story was submitted by our friends at First United Methodist in Elwood, IN.
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Jayden had only been meeting with his new Kids Hope mentor, Ms. Kelly, every Thursday for a few weeks when he told her, “I wish you could come on Monday’s because then I wouldn’t have to wait all week.” This story was submitted by our friends at Coloma United Methodist Church in Coloma, MI.
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As you mentor your child this week, think about spending time talking side by side about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read some of his speech together, click on the link below to watch him, and then ask your child about their dreams. As he/she shares, write down their thoughts. Encourage your child to start every sentence with “I have a dream
What is our hope for children? How can we give them hope? In order to help our children have hope, we have to think about what they need and our job in meeting those needs. Teachers, mentors, counselors, physicians, and families must commit every day to give children hope by actively working to meet their
Mrs. Johnson and her first grade mentee, Anna were working in their “KIDS HOPE USA All About Me” books. While finishing the drawing of their family picture, Anna looked over at Mrs. Johnson’s family drawing and said, “Where’s me? I want to be in your picture.” Mrs. Johnson happily added Anna to her “family” picture. This
Last year, KIDS HOPE USA mentor, Bonnie, began mentoring Kinley, a very needy second grade girl. Kinley had many discipline issues, including suspensions throughout the year. As Bonnie began mentoring Kinley this year it was evident Kinley’s home life was getting worse and foster care was being discussed. During a recent mentoring session, Kinley mentioned
