Our mission is to equip and empower youth to be transformative leaders in their lives, their families, and their communities.

We believe the key to creating transformative impact in a community lies in long-term investment in the children and families who live there.

The beauty of MentorKids?

Our kids become the Mentors.

MentorKids is, as you would expect, about mentoring kids. But it’s also a lot more than that.

MentorKids is a program that serves K-12 grade students year-round, focusing on three distinct areas - academic excellence, spiritual growth, and leadership development. As our kids progress through the program, they move into higher levels of responsibility so that by the time they enter high school, they are ready to be hired on as an iLEADer. iLEADers mentor and tutor our younger students under the supervision of the classroom teachers, receive advanced leadership training and academic support, and engage with their community through outreach events and projects.

Meet Aldo, one of Palomino iLEADers

Here’s what’s happening today at MentorKids!

In South Phoenix, the cooking club is stirring up excitement as young chefs explore the joys of cooking and nutrition. Each week, kids learn hands-on culinary skills, experimenting with fresh ingredients to create delicious snacks. From chopping vege
The most powerful thing is prayer #Prayer #Palomino #PalominoPromiseNeighborgood
The young girl proudly holds a pot she painted with a vibrant heart, symbolizing love and gratitude. This simple yet meaningful creation embodies the spirit of Thanksgiving, reminding us to appreciate the small, beautiful things in life. Just as she
Everyday is a fun day in Maryvale😂 Sharing moments like these with one another are memories that will be stamped in their hearts forever. #MaryvalePromiseNeighborhood #FunDayEveryDay
We are thrilled to share some wonderful moments from our Morning of Hope Breakfast! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us. Your presence made the event truly special and filled with positivity. We hope you enjoyed the morning as much as
After school program in South Phoenix, a group of eager kids gathered around a table, their faces lit up with excitement as they dove into a game of 5-Minute Dungeon. Laughter echoed through the room as they strategized, raced against the clock, and
Moments like these help the students grow and enhance their friendships with their peers. Seeing them talk with one another, play sports and even enjoying the amazing sunset fall brings to us🫂 Swipe to see the special guest that tip toed his way in
How we celebrated Halloween yesterday: painting Jesus-themed pumpkins 🎃 ! Thank you to @fbcscottsdale for the pumpkins 😊! #mentorkirdsUSA #phoenixAZ #halloween #pumpkinpainting
Engage in interactive fun by piecing together jigsaw puzzles, a popular activity among MentorKids students. #InteractiveLearning #FunLearning
🌱 It's gardening season (almost😄)! Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for making it possible for us to have our very OWN boxes at FBCScottsdale! We are so grateful! Gardening is great for our students because it teaches them the importance of
Teaching our iLEADers the valuable skill of overcoming and managing Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) is a crucial aspect of personal development. ANTs are those intrusive and often irrational thoughts that can hinder our progress, lower our self-es
Fall break means field day for the Paiute Promise Neighborhood! We are so grateful for everyone who participated in this fun day in the sun filled with games, joy, and community! 🤗 🏄 ☀️ #PhoenixAZ #MentorKidsUSA
The students in South Phoenix are exploring vegetable cutting and making delicious hummus 🧑‍🍳 . Share your top hummus ingredient! #CookingClass #FoodDiscovery
Whether it's a smile, a shared laugh, or a heartfelt embrace, these are the moments that remind us why we are passionate about our work at MentorKids😇 ! #PhoenixAZ #MentorKidsUSA
Ms. Aylin playing an interactive game of bingo with her students, with the goal of helping them improve their sight vocabulary in an enjoyable way. #sppn #buildingleaders #sightwordpractice

“The Promise Neighborhood model allows us to invest in building young leaders who engage with their community for positive change and mentor our younger students to take their place when they graduate.”

— Aaron Parrott, MentorKids Executive Director

Some of the Great Organizations that support MentorKids!