$25K Grant Helps MentorKids Teens Lead the Way

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Written By Audrey Gallinger

MentorKids USA has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities to expand its iLEAD My Generation program—a four-year leadership and mentoring initiative for high school students in underserved Arizona neighborhoods. This investment helps equip teens with academic support, paid mentoring opportunities, and real-world job training to become confident leaders in their communities.

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Learn more about Thunderbirds Charities and their commitment to youth development in Arizona.

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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