Cougs 4 Kids Archives - Cougs 4 Kids

A college-age mentor and a teen having a near-peer mentoring conversation at a community center table

Cougs 4 Kids, Mentoring, Mentorship, WSU Students, Youth Empowerment

Near Peer Mentoring: What It Is and Why It Works

Julie Wukelic / October 6, 2026

Learn what near peer mentoring means, why it can be effective for teens, and how Cougs 4 Kids invites WSU-connected mentors to Be That Coug.

Youth mentoring in Washington: teens and mentors in C4K apparel talking around a table

Cougs 4 Kids, Mentoring, Volunteer Opportunities

Youth Mentoring in Washington: Be That Coug

Julie Wukelic / October 2, 2026

Explore youth mentoring in Washington with Cougs 4 Kids. Learn how to listen, build confidence, and take the first step through Be That Coug.

Illustration for employer matching gifts: a mentor and young person discussing a project at a library table.

Cougs 4 Kids, Donor Impact

Employer matching gifts for Cougs 4 Kids

Julie Wukelic / October 2, 2026

Learn how to check workplace matching rules, use Believe in Me’s nonprofit details, and request an employer match for your Cougs 4 Kids gift.

Teens discussing a community project around a table with a colorful planning board

Community Service, Cougs 4 Kids, Youth Leadership

How to Help Teens Design Community Projects That Aren’t Adult-Run

Julie Wukelic / September 25, 2026

Plan youth led community projects with teens in charge of meaningful choices. Learn how to set boundaries, consult partners, and support reflection.

Young people and mentors sharing ideas around a community service planning table

Belonging, Community Service, Cougs 4 Kids, Youth Leadership

Hispanic Heritage Month: Youth-Led Projects That Celebrate Culture and Community

Julie Wukelic / September 18, 2026

Explore Hispanic Heritage Month projects teens can lead. Plan respectful cultural learning, invite community input, and keep youth choices central.

Cougs 4 Kids, Mentoring, Mentorship, Youth Leadership

Why Teamwork Is a Life Skill: Lessons Mentors Can Bring From Athletics

Julie Wukelic / September 11, 2026

Build teamwork life skills through youth mentoring. Use sports-inspired ideas to practice listening, shared roles, respectful disagreement, and reflection.

Young people and adult mentors collaborating on a project at a library table

Community Support, Cougs 4 Kids, Youth Leadership

First Home Game Energy: How Coug Fans Can Back Youth Leadership

Julie Wukelic / September 4, 2026

Support youth leadership with practical action. Learn how Coug fans, alumni, families, and businesses can listen, contribute, and keep teens in charge.

College volunteers organizing notebooks and project supplies into boxes

Community Support, Cougs 4 Kids, Donor Impact

Game-Day Giving: Turning WSU Spirit Into Youth Mentorship

Julie Wukelic / August 28, 2026

Make game day giving a practical way to support youth mentorship. Plan a simple Coug gathering, share accurate information, and follow up after the game.

A teen in a C4K shirt speaking while a college mentor listens

Cougs 4 Kids, Mentoring, Mentorship, Volunteer Opportunities, WSU Students

Flexible Mentoring for Busy WSU Students: Plan a Commitment You Can Keep

Julie Wukelic / August 21, 2026

Plan flexible youth mentoring around a busy WSU schedule. Learn what to ask, how to prepare, and how to keep communication and commitments dependable.

Cougs 4 Kids, Mentorship, WSU Students

Move-In Season: How WSU Students Can Find Purpose Through Mentorship

Julie Wukelic / August 14, 2026

Explore youth mentorship during WSU move-in season. Plan a realistic commitment, ask the right questions, and connect with Cougs 4 Kids.