Our Programs
Mentorship & Life Skills
Planned mentoring that pairs students with caring adults to build leadership, resilience, and everyday life skills.
Students are planned to receive:
- A trusted adult mentor
- Leadership development
- Life skills and goal setting
- Referrals for mental and emotional support
Goal: Greater resilience, confidence, and leadership among the students we serve.
The need this program addresses
Young people facing homelessness often lack a stable adult in their lives. Without guidance, encouragement, and someone to model goal-setting, even talented students can lose confidence in their own future.
Who this program serves
Homeless and underprivileged school-age children and youth in Spartanburg County, especially those without a consistent adult support system.
Where this program stands today
Mentoring is part of the pilot program in our first-year launch plan. We are developing mentor screening, training, and matching procedures before pairing mentors with students.
Ask about eligibility or availability
Families, counselors, and youth-serving organizations can express interest through our Get Help page, and we will reach out when mentor matching begins.
Get HelpHelp make this program happen
Volunteers can become mentors after screening and training. Community partners can provide meeting spaces and activities. Donors fund mentor training and program coordination.
Explore our other programs
Scholarships & Educational Access
Planned annual scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 to help homeless and underprivileged students pay for school and stay enrolled.
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Planned tutoring and academic coaching to help students catch up, keep up, and build confidence in the classroom.
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Planned guidance to help students plan for college, vocational training, and their first careers.
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Planned partnerships with shelters and community organizations so families have the stability students need to learn.
Learn moreEmergency Educational Assistance
Planned rapid-response mini-grants of $50 to $5,000 to cover urgent needs that would otherwise keep a student out of school.
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