MentorKids Stories & Updates

Press releases, MentorMoments, announcements, reflections, and real-life updates from across our Promise Neighborhoods.

MentorKids USA Receives Grant from The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation
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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 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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$25K Grant Helps MentorKids Teens Lead the Way
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$25K Grant Helps MentorKids Teens Lead the Way

With this grant, more teens in our Promise Neighborhoods will step into leadership.

“We are incredibly grateful to Thunderbirds Charities for this generous investment in the lives of the youth we serve,” said Aaron Parrott, Executive Director of MentorKids USA. “This funding will allow us to deepen our impact and expand opportunities for students to become confident, capable leaders in their families and communities.”

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