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.
Celebrating 25 years by giving.
"Less than four months after being asked about opening a Promise Neighborhood in Maryvale, God opened doors we could never have imagined. With Unidos en una Visión Church as our partner, we launched a summer program for 50 children—planting the seeds for a new Promise Neighborhood and saying 'yes' to God’s call once again."
2022 - A Year to Honor, Celebrate, and Anticipate.
"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."