There are so many reasons and ways to give. Make a gift today and impact the next 60 Years of Brilliance.
Your donation can change a child’s life. Support mentoring programs that empower kids to dream big and achieve their potential.
As a member of our Diamond Club, your recurring gift is an investment in our mission to sustain and expand mentoring as part of our collective community.
These amounts are charged automatically to your credit card. As a member, you’ll receive a Diamond Club t-shirt, recognition in our annual report and discounts to our special events.
Honor a loved one by donating in their name for a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or celebration of life. When you complete your online gift, you’ll have the opportunity to choose a special e-Card and add a message that will be sent to the person you’ve named in your form.
Your Support has BIG Impact.
CREATE A MATCH $2,500
On average, it costs $2,500 to support a child for one year in our mentoring programs. This includes recruiting, screening, and training mentors, and providing ongoing wrap-around support to the mentor, child, and family.
FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT $250
Parental and family involvement in mentoring programs is associated with more positive youth outcomes. Your gift can support instrumental, informational, and relational curriculum and activities for parents, siblings, and mentors.
EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING $1,000
Several community partners provide one-to-one on-site mental health services for students during their school day. Yet, hundreds of children remain on all our waiting lists, needing support. Your gift can increase mental health awareness, training, and individual and group activities.
CHILD SAFETY $100
We have designed our child protection systems in collaboration with experts including the Centers for Disease Control, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and the Nonprofit Risk Management Center. Your gift can support the thorough screening and background checks of our volunteers and staff.
NEW EXPERIENCES
$500
Your gift can assist in funding organized events and outings for our Bigs and Littles. such as nature excursions, attending major sporting events, theater and musical performances, fishing trips, visits to adventure parks, and more. Experiences like these promote friendship, curiosity, and skill-building.
GENERAL SUPPORT
$50
When donors give general operating support, they help sustain our mission rather than specific projects. We use these types of gifts to support our most immediate needs.