What are my giving options?
- Pillars – Multi-year commitments
- Partners – Recurring monthly/quarterly donors
- Friends – One-time donors
We focus on cultivating local community engagement to build sustainable financial support for our school based mentoring programs.
Why? Because no one cares about our kids like we do.
What is the money used for?
The average cost of one school program is $68,000 annually.
Community donations provide a contribution to the school district designated to fund the Mentor Coordinator position on campus. Additional funding supports:
- Mentor/mentee t-shirts
- Program software
- Supplies & games
- End-of-year celebration events
These essentials help create a safe, consistent, and meaningful mentoring experience for every student and their mentor.
Why is a Mentor Coordinator needed on campus?
Safety, consistency, and student success are central to our mission. A professional, school-based Mentor Coordinator is required to ensure each mentoring relationship is healthy and effective.
This trained school employee:
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Has appropriate access to students, records, and schedules
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Creates thoughtful mentor-student matches
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Conducts mentor background checks
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Provides orientations and training
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Offers coaching on relationship challenges
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Manages scheduling and program operations
A full-time Mentor Coordinator can support 50–70 mentoring relationships—that’s up to 140 people with unique schedules and needs.
Why Community Gifts = Sustainable Funding?
Mentoring is a long-term investment that builds resilient, motivated students. Research shows the most significant impact emerges in the second year and beyond, which means sustainable funding is essential.
We intentionally choose a community-funded model for long-term stability. Grants for youth mentoring come and go, but our students need consistent support.
We invite you to make a long-term commitment:
Pick an amount, turn it on, and leave it on.
Your steady giving ensures students experience the lasting support they deserve.
Are Donations Tax Deductible?
Yes. Be the One is a program of Partners for Schools International, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Tax ID: 27-3867910
Contributions are tax-deductible as allowable by law.
How Does Be the One Benefit the Community?
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Every $1 invested in youth mentoring yields at least a $3 return to society through increased productivity, civic engagement, and positive life outcomes. — The Mentoring Effect, MENTOR
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Youth with mentors consistently report better academic, social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes. — The Mentoring Effect, MENTOR
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“Mentoring can change the trajectory of a kid’s life…and help mitigate toxic stress.” — Dr. Betty Molina Morgan
Everybody wins with the Be the One model.
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Students gain faithful, long-term support from caring adults.
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Mentors frequently say they receive as much as they give.
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School staff feel encouraged and supported.
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Harmful youth behaviors decrease.
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Our community grows stronger, healthier, and more hopeful.
How can we donate?
- Checks can be mailed to: Partners for Schools, PO Box 124, Lynden, WA 98264
- Donate Online. www.betheonetoday.org/donate
- Donations can be designated for a particular school district. Non-designated funds will be allocated where they are most needed.
Together, we’re building a brighter future—one relationship at a time.