Sponsored Content

How 90 minutes can change a child’s life

Sponsored by
a student and a volunteer mentor laugh while sitting at a table

An Academy 4 mentor and a mentee during mentoring time.

Photo courtesy of Academy 4

Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Donate your time to Academy 4, a mentoring program that helps fourth graders in economically disadvantaged schools.

Sessions take place for 90 minutes, one Friday a month. It’s an easy way to connect, engage, and make a difference in your community. As a mentor, you provide your fourth grade-mentee with one-on-one undivided attention, making them feel special, seen, and heard. It’s not too late to get involved.

Sign up to mentor.

More from FTWtoday
On Feb. 8, 1887, two prominent gunmen dueled in the streets of Hell’s Half Acre. Now, 139 years later, catch a thrilling reenactment in the Stockyards this week.
Get the rundown of the free week-long music festival coming to DFW featuring 30+ artists.
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 30+ gyms and fitness offerings around Cowtown.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
The buzzing social media site has many ongoing conversations, so we found responses to some of the trending questions here in Cowtown.
Since its conception, The Big Good has raised $4.3 million, plus recently announced a country music A-Lister to headline its upcoming big night.
We’re taking a look back at some of the major headlines + lists that Cowtown was featured in last year.
The IndyCar 500 is coming to DFW for the first time for the Grand Prix of Arlington. Here’s everything you should know before you go.
The semi-finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards were announced on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Fort Worth’s newest mural makes a major statement in downtown.