MentorKids Stories & Updates
Press releases, MentorMoments, announcements, reflections, and real-life updates from across our Promise Neighborhoods.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards Summer Reading Grant to MentorKids USA
MentorKids USA received a generous summer reading grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation in support of its no-cost Summer Enrichment Program. The funding will help provide literacy materials, educational resources, and reading-focused activities for more than 300 students across six Promise Neighborhoods, strengthening reading skills and supporting academic engagement during the summer months.
Mentoring That Lasts: A Conversation on Faith, Leadership, and Long-Term Impact
Mentoring rarely begins with a formal program. More often, it starts with presence—someone choosing to show up, listen, and invest in another person’s life. In a recent You Can Mentor podcast episode, MentorKids USA Executive Director Aaron Parrott reflects on the moments and mentors that shaped his leadership and continue to guide the heart of MentorKids’ work today.
Celebrating Faithful Leadership and a Strong Future at MentorKids USA
MentorKids USA celebrates a season of faithful leadership and new beginnings. After seven years of dedicated service as Board Chair, Tammy Valdez passes the baton to Diane Erhart, who will lead us into a new era of growth and impact. Join us in thanking Tammy for her servant leadership and welcoming Diane into her new role as we continue building leaders who build leaders.