Executive Council Charities Awards Grant to MentorKids USA

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Written By Audrey Gallinger
Two MentorKids students smile together as one holds a gold medal and a Big Brother Award certificate.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 21, 2026


Phoenix, AZ – MentorKids USA is honored to announce that it has received a generous grant from Executive Council Charities in support of the organization’s LEAD After-School Program.

LEAD, which stands for Leadership, Enrichment, Academics, and Discovery, is MentorKids USA’s no-cost after-school program serving K–8 students four days each week. Through daily reading, homework assistance and small-group academic support, leadership development, enrichment, healthy living activities, and relationships with caring adults, LEAD provides a safe and supportive environment where students can build academic confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and grow toward their full potential.

“We are incredibly grateful to Executive Council Charities for this investment in the lives of the youth we serve,” said Aaron Parrott, Executive Director of MentorKids USA. “Their support helps us provide students with consistent opportunities to learn, develop as leaders, and recognize the potential they have to positively influence their families and communities.”

MentorKids USA currently provides LEAD programming through six Promise Neighborhoods in South Phoenix, Palomino in North Phoenix, Paiute in South Scottsdale, Maryvale, Tempe, and Sunnyslope. The program focuses on both short- and long-term student success by providing individualized support that recognizes each student’s unique strengths and challenges.

Funding from Executive Council Charities will help MentorKids USA sustain and strengthen LEAD programming, ensuring students have access to consistent academic support, mentorship, enrichment, and leadership development throughout the school year.

To learn more about Executive Council Charities, visit www.ec70phx.com.

For more information about MentorKids USA and its programs, visit www.mentorkidsusa.org.

Download the Official Press Release

Media Contact:

Jill Bailey
Development Director, MentorKids USA
480-767-6707 | [email protected]

Audrey Gallinger

Audrey Gallinger serves as Grants Manager at MentorKids USA, supporting the organization’s mission through grant writing, funding strategy, and impact reporting. Her work helps connect MentorKids’ programs with the partners and resources that make long-term investment in students and families possible.

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