You have the power to make a real difference and brighten the future of a child!

Have you ever waited for someone? Did you feel the tension in your gut, the anxiousness and shaky hope that you wouldn't be let down? If so, did you wait for more than a month? More than a year? These are feelings that are very real, and ones that we see on a daily, even hourly basis.

James, a 9 year old from Brainerd, Minnesota and has been waiting for a Kinship mentor for over a year and a half! And to make matters worse James has two sisters who are already matched with a Kinship Partners mentor.

Are you wondering how this can be? Well, it's certainly not because of James. He is a thoughtful kid who looks out for his siblings and has a great sense of humor.

You have the power to make a real difference and brighten the future of a child!

In life we are provided few situations in which we are rewarded just by walking into a room. Mentoring is one of those situations. I've been able to see it first hand through many different adventures in my life. No greater adventure has been getting to know Lucas and watching him grow.

I believe that all kids deserve a positive relationship with a caring adult. The mission at Kinship Partners is to help children like Lucas to reach their full potential through a personal relationship with a caring, trained volunteer who becomes their friend, role model and source of strength. Most importantly, it works! Just by being you!

Today I am asking you to consider a gift to help support our "Brighten the Future" Annual Campaign, and help kids and families in our great community.

• $25 Offsets the cost of a background check
• $50 Provides activities for our matches and children on the waiting list
• $100 Supports a child on our waiting list
• $250 Recruits and trains a caring mentor
• $500 Supports a mentoring partnership for one year

My campaign goal is $5,000 and with your financial support Kinship Partners can reach even greater numbers of children, helping them to reach their full potential through a personal relationship with a caring, trained volunteer who becomes their friend, role model, and mentor.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration! Help me help our kids reach their full potential.

"Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story" – Josh Shipp