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‘Tis the season of giving.

This holiday season, give the gift of relationships. Each month, 4,000+ volunteers love and encourage over 3,300 fourth graders in 46 schools across the region through Academy 4 mentorship. Mentors build life-changing relationships with their mentees that have a positive impact on students’ emotional health, school attendance + behavior.

A great way to support Academy 4 this winter (and beyond)? Set up a monthly donation. For just $35 a month, you can change an Academy 4 student’s life. Make a donation.

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