Updates, reflections, and real-life moments from our neighborhoods, our team, and the kids we serve.

The MentorKids Blog

Welcome to the MentorKids Blog—home to MentorMoments, special announcements, behind-the-scenes stories, and reflections from our staff and students. Whether you're a longtime supporter or just getting to know us, we hope these updates bring you closer to the heart of our mission: building leaders who build leaders.

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Beaty Martinez Foundation Awards Grant to MentorKids USA

MentorKids USA is honored to receive a generous grant from the Beaty Martinez Foundation in support of its LEAD After-School Program, which provides critical academic enrichment and leadership development for under-resourced students. This investment will help sustain and expand programming that supports students’ educational, social, emotional, and spiritual growth—ensuring every child has access to the tools and mentorship they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

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MentorKids USA Receives Grant from The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation

We’re honored to announce that MentorKids USA has received a generous grant from The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation in support of our Tempe Promise Neighborhood—our fifth Promise Neighborhood launched in January 2025. This investment will help provide critical academic support, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities to students and families in Tempe.

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Executive Council Charities Awards $2,400 Grant to MentorKids USA

“Executive Council Charities’ investment directly supports the students we serve, many of whom face significant barriers such as poverty, unstable family environments, and limited access to resources,” said Audrey Gallinger, Grants Manager at MentorKids USA. “This grant will help ensure these youth receive the support and tools they need to realize their potential.”

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