Your Gift Builds Connection, Strength, and Legacy  

At GrandParents Hands, mentorship isn’t just a program—it’s a lifeline. It’s the quiet power of a listening ear, the joy of shared stories, and the strength of generations walking together. Thanks to your support, we’ve turned vision into action and action into transformation. 

Academic & Career Achievements

• Higher School Retention: Mentored students are 52% more likely to stay in school and complete their education.

• Improved Study Skills: Students gain better organization, time management, and learning strategies.

• Expanded Career Opportunities: Mentorship opens doors to internships, job shadowing, and professional networks.

• Growth in Critical Thinking: Students develop problem-solving and decision-making skills essential for success

Emotional & Social Development

• Increased Confidence: Mentorship boosts self-esteem and motivation, helping students believe in their potential.

• Positive Identity Formation: Students build a stronger sense of self through trusted relationships.

• Supportive Relationships: High-quality mentor-mentee bonds—marked by trust and mutual respect—are key to lasting impact.

📊 Long-Term Impact

• Higher Graduation Rates: Instrumental mentoring programs (focused on skill-building) show above-average gains in academic performance.

• Reduced Dropout Costs: One study found that mentoring could help reduce the $306,906 lifetime cost to the government for each individual who doesn’t graduate high school.

• Community-Level Change: Even small improvements in individual students can lead to large-scale shifts in educational outcomes across populations

When you donate to GrandParents Hands, you’re not just giving money—you’re planting seeds of hope.

You’re giving a child the gift of a mentor who sees them. You’re offering a family the support they didn’t know they could ask for. You’re helping a community rediscover its strength, one story, one gathering, one relationship at a time.

Your support helps us:

• 🤝 Match youth with caring mentors who bridge generations with love and wisdom

• 🎉 Host monthly gatherings that spark confidence, joy, and a deep sense of belonging

• 🛠️ Provide training and support for mentors and families to thrive together

• 📖 Celebrate milestones through storytelling, shared legacy, and community events

Together, we’re not just restoring connection—we’re building a movement rooted in healing, heritage, and hope