Central Michigan Youth for Christ – Helping Students Feel Loved and Seen

Growing up, I had a mentor through Youth for Christ. He had a huge impact on my life and is still someone I can go to today. I wanted to be a similar resource for students, so when I moved to Mount Pleasant for college, I started volunteering for Central Michigan Youth for Christ (CMYFC), and I’ve been a mentor for roughly seven years. 

Once a week during the school year, I volunteer with high school students. We meet up and play games and discuss how their school and family life is going. As a CPA, I’ve been able to help students answer personal finance questions. I’ve also helped some fill out their application for Federal Student Aid and file tax returns. It’s really rewarding to teach kids and help empower them.

Especially today, I think it is increasingly easy for people to isolate themselves, which is why organizations like CMYFC are so important. They give kids resources and people who can help them by providing a listening ear and advice. Everyone who volunteers through CMYFC goes above and beyond to care for the students so they can feel loved and seen. It is a great organization to be a part of.

I give back because I want to help students feel loved and seen.