“Middle school is such an important crossroads in a child’s life, and anything we can do to help them choose the right path is just awesome.”

More than 70% of mentees in United Way’s Be a Middle School Mentor program have never had a day of suspension from school.

“If you want to make a difference in this world, start with a child.”

“More than 70% of students in United Way’s Be a Middle School Mentor maintained or increased their reading grade; more than 60% maintained or increased their math grade during the school year.”