MentorKids in the News

Explore media highlights, interviews, and original stories featuring the kids, families, and leaders transforming our Phoenix neighborhoods.

Welcome to our Media Center—your source for recent news coverage, podcast interviews, and original videos featuring MentorKids USA. Here, you’ll see our mission in action: kids growing into leaders, families gaining support, and communities being strengthened through mentorship. Whether it’s a local news spotlight or a candid moment with our students, each feature is a window into the real and lasting impact happening every day.

To close out National Mentoring Month, AZFamily’s Your Life Arizona welcomed MentorKids USA Executive Director Aaron Parrott and iLEAD graduate Briana Gallardo for a meaningful conversation with host Gina Maravilla. Aaron and Briana shared the heart

To close out National Mentoring Month, AZFamily’s Your Life Arizona welcomed MentorKids USA Executive Director Aaron Parrott and iLEAD graduate Briana Gallardo for a meaningful conversation with host Gina Maravilla. Aaron and Briana shared the heart of MentorKids’ mission—building leaders who build leaders—and reflected on the life-changing power of mentorship for students, families, and communities across the Valley.

In Episode 286 of You Can Mentor, MentorKids USA Executive Director Aaron Parrott joins host Zach Garza to discuss why lasting impact in youth mentoring is built through long-term investment, presence, and faithfulness. A thoughtful conversation on l

In Episode 286 of You Can Mentor, MentorKids USA Executive Director Aaron Parrott joins host Zach Garza to discuss why lasting impact in youth mentoring is built through long-term investment, presence, and faithfulness. A thoughtful conversation on leadership, mentorship, and choosing to show up for the long haul.

ABC15 News: Feeding Our Community This Summer. See how our team is addressing food insecurity and supporting families through the summer months across Phoenix Promise Neighborhoods.

ABC15 News: Feeding Our Community This Summer. See how our team is addressing food insecurity and supporting families through the summer months across Phoenix Promise Neighborhoods.

K-LOVE Radio: Interview with Executive Director Aaron Parrot. In this 22-minute feature, Aaron shares how mentorship is changing lives, what makes our model unique, and how listeners can get involved.

K-LOVE Radio: Interview with Executive Director Aaron Parrot. In this 22-minute feature, Aaron shares how mentorship is changing lives, what makes our model unique, and how listeners can get involved.

Looking for a dose of joy? Our MK kids are here to deliver! Watch as they chat with Executive Director Aaron, sharing the funniest and sweetest moments. You won't want to miss this! Click to enjoy the cuteness!

Looking for a dose of joy? Our MK kids are here to deliver! Watch as they chat with Executive Director Aaron, sharing the funniest and sweetest moments. You won't want to miss this! Click to enjoy the cuteness!

Channel 12 - 'MentorKids USA' empowers Valley children

Channel 12 - 'MentorKids USA' empowers Valley children

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COVID Through Our Eyes Pt. 2

COVID Through Our Eyes Pt. 2

COVID Through Our Eyes Pt. 3

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