MentorBoost Kits
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MentorBoost Kits: Essentials for Youth
MentorBoost Kits bring practical supplies and personal encouragement to youth ages 13–18 through Cougs 4 Kids, a program of Believe in Me. The kits combine hygiene essentials, school supplies, enrichment items and a mentor message. Contents vary with available supplies. Schools, nonprofits, donors and volunteers can ask directly about kit needs, assembly opportunities and distribution. Explore the Resource Hub for youth resources available online now.
What's Inside a MentorBoost Kit?
Basic Needs Essentials
Hygiene essentials and socks offer practical support for daily routines. MentorBoost Kits are designed for teens ages 13–18. Available items vary by build; ask about current needs before purchasing products for a kit.
Words of Encouragement
An encouragement note adds a caring message to supplies. Volunteers can offer kind words that recognize a young person’s choices and possibilities. A note is a gesture of support; it does not replace an ongoing mentoring relationship.
Access to Resources
Resource cards help young people find Cougs 4 Kids and explore next steps. Visit the online Resource Hub for youth resources. Schools and nonprofit organizations can ask about kit distribution and discuss needs for their site.
Educational Supplies
Notebooks and writing tools support everyday schoolwork, planning and reflection. The kit design links practical supplies with encouragement. Contents depend on available items; contact Cougs 4 Kids to discuss current educational supply needs.
Enrichment Activities
Small enrichment items invite young people to explore their interests and enjoy a creative break. Fidgets, activities and other items may vary by build. Ask about current kit contents and suitable donations before collecting supplies.
Why It Matters
MentorBoost Kits combine practical essentials with a clear message of encouragement for young people. The design connects five areas of support: basic human needs, love and belonging, community support, education and enrichment. A kit may include hygiene items, socks, writing tools, an activity and a resource card. These items offer useful support; they are not a substitute for ongoing services or mentoring. Cougs 4 Kids is a program of Believe in Me. Donors can support the program, volunteers can ask about assembly, and schools or nonprofits can discuss distribution for their site. Youth and families can explore the Resource Hub without waiting for a build day.
Your Support Matters
Gifts fund Cougs 4 Kids, a program of Believe in Me, a 501(c)(3) charity with EIN 20-4830357. Donations are processed through Believe in Me and may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Employer matching depends on employer rules. Check eligibility before assuming a gift will be matched.
Student Involvement: WSU students and alumni can ask about volunteering with Cougs 4 Kids. Mentors serve as volunteers; youth contact follows required onboarding.
How You Can Help
Resources
Youth and families can explore the Resource Hub. Explore college and career planning tools.
WSU Students: Explore Volunteering
WSU students and alumni can explore volunteer mentoring and practical ways to support youth through Cougs 4 Kids. Ask about available roles, kit assembly and the onboarding steps required before youth contact. Mentor service is voluntary. Cougs 4 Kids is a program of Believe in Me; participation by WSU community members does not imply institutional endorsement. Interested in receiving resources? Youth and families can visit the online Resource Hub. Schools and nonprofits can contact us about distribution for their site. Your inquiry helps us discuss current needs and appropriate next steps. Ask about kit donations.
Contact Us
Ask about volunteering, kit supplies, school distribution, and sponsorship.
Contact Cougs 4 Kids to discuss options.