MentorKids Stories & Updates
Press releases, MentorMoments, announcements, reflections, and real-life updates from across our Promise Neighborhoods.
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.
Be Like Orv: How One Man's Faith at 78 Built Something That Outlasted Him
"At 78, Orv Krieger answered God’s call to found MentorKids, stepping out in faith when many would have stepped back. Now, 25 years later, we honor his legacy, celebrate the lives impacted through mentoring, and embrace our future through the Promise Neighborhood model—empowering young leaders to create lasting change in their communities."