“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world… Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:13, 14, 16 (NLT)

The Mission of KIDS HOPE USA is to demonstrate Christ’s love by building caring relationships...one child, one hour, one church, one school. Mentors from First Pres work with children at Columbine Elementary School in north Boulder, which is about 5 minutes from the church. Volunteers meet with children in 1st - 5th grades for one hour a week from September through May at the school. Each mentor and student also receives vital prayer support from a prayer partner. It is exciting to see the ways Jesus is making a difference in the Columbine community through the love and concern shown by members of our church.

Sam was a tough kid with an extremely bad attitude. Defiant and oppositional, his threatening behaviors were at once a plea for attention and a demand to be left alone. Sam was 6 years old. The teacher was pleased that Sam was matched with a KIDS HOPE mentor but wondered if an 80+ year old woman could manage this challenging child. She need not have worried. In her words, Sam "changed dramatically. He became a strong student with successful independence." The reason? Ruth "provided support, love and dependable mentoring for this child." She was there for him week after week with kindness and love. Her belief in him made it possible for Sam to believe in himself.

The opportunity is enormous. The need is great. The idea is simple: One Child, One Hour, One Church, One School. Will you be the one to make the difference in the life of a child at Columbine Elementary School? To learn how to be matched with a student please contact Linda Overholser, Director of KIDS HOPE USA, 303.499.6205 / lindao@fpcboulder.org

You will find the application forms and more information by clicking on the below:

Informational Packet
Application
Waiver
Statement of Faith Form
Postition of Trust Form