Official news and announcements from MentorKids USA.

Press Releases

Stay informed with the latest updates from MentorKids USA. This page houses our official press releases—covering program launches, partnerships, event announcements, and organizational milestones. Whether you’re a journalist, donor, or community member, you’ll find timely and accurate information about how we’re growing, evolving, and continuing to serve the youth and families of Phoenix through transformative mentorship.

Each press release includes a downloadable version for media use and may be accompanied by related blog posts, photos, or video content.

This press release announces a new grant awarded to MentorKids USA by the Gila River Indian Community State Shared Revenue Program to expand and sustain the organization’s iLEAD My Generation program. The iLEAD initiative provides high school student

This press release announces a new grant awarded to MentorKids USA by the Gila River Indian Community State Shared Revenue Program to expand and sustain the organization’s iLEAD My Generation program. The iLEAD initiative provides high school students in underserved neighborhoods with leadership training, academic support, and paid mentoring opportunities, helping them build confidence and purpose while serving younger children. The funding represents a three-year investment in developing future leaders across Phoenix-area Promise Neighborhoods.

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 provid

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.

MentorKids USA is honored to announce it has received a $2,400 grant from Executive Council Charities (ECC) in support of its LEAD after-school program, which equips underserved K–8th grade youth in the Greater Phoenix Area to succeed academically,

MentorKids USA is honored to announce it has received a $2,400 grant from Executive Council Charities (ECC) in support of its LEAD after-school program, which equips underserved K–8th grade youth in the Greater Phoenix Area to succeed academically, grow as leaders, and build brighter futures.

MentorKids USA received a $25,000 grant award from Thunderbirds Charities to grow its iLEAD My Generation program—a four-year leadership and mentoring journey for high school students. Tap the photo to read how this investment is shaping the next gen

MentorKids USA received a $25,000 grant award from Thunderbirds Charities to grow its iLEAD My Generation program—a four-year leadership and mentoring journey for high school students. Tap the photo to read how this investment is shaping the next generation of community leaders.