Each week, mentors give their time to hang out with a student for an hour. Through this consistent and intentional time together, mentors and students develop a meaningful relationship that impacts the student, mentor, family, and community. Mentors are screened and trained to be equipped in serving their student each week. Here are some of
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At Kids Hope USA, we are thankful for the vital role our donors play in making life-changing mentoring relationships a reality, and the valuable training, supports, resources, and other assets this generosity has made possible. Here are 30 reasons we celebrate our Kids Hope USA donors! There are so many reasons we are thankful for
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Pastors and church partners help establish and continue a thriving mentoring program that makes a big difference for students in their community and their own congregation. 30 Reasons We Celebrate Partners and Pastors While there are so many reasons to celebrate the important role that pastors and church partners serve in Kids Hope USA, here
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While all Kids Hope USA volunteers play a special role in making one-on-one relationships possible, the director serves as the key leader of the program. Through the initial and ongoing support from the Kids Hope USA National Office, directors anchor the program at the church and serve as the key liaison with the school. They
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At Kids Hope USA, students are our focus. From each activity completed to game played to conversation had, students are at the heart of these intentional one-on-one mentoring programs. Here we share 30 reasons to celebrate our Kids Hope USA students, inspired by mentor, director, teacher and parent testimonials. 30 Reasons to Celebrate Kids Hope
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During the mentoring hour, students and mentors can spend time practicing their math and counting skills through everyday activities. Read more about the importance of math skills.
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Discover your next game to play with your student with this list of recommended games and resources.
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“When you as a mentor show up, students can learn this ability to make a choice and stand back up, and not be knocked down.” – Dr. Kathy Koch, Founder and President of Celebrate Kids During our National Mentoring Month webinar in January 2023, Dr. Kathy Koch shared ways to promote this resiliency through a mentoring
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Working as a team and listening to others are two of the most important interpersonal skills that children learn during their elementary years. Through a one-on-one mentoring relationship, children can advance these skills and continue to grow into great listeners and teammates. When a mentor and student meet regularly, behavior is among one of the
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