MentorKids Kentucky

10/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming Baylee to the MentorKids Kentucky team as our Program Coordinator! With a passion for serving Christ through helping children and families, she brings experience in ministry, social media, and nonprofit outreach. A 2026 high school graduate, she previously served with Kentucky Changers, managing social media and supporting ministry efforts. She also enjoys photography, graphic design, and serves in several ministries at her church. We're excited to have her on our team!

10/05/2026

Join us in wishing Andy Basham a very Happy Birthday!

We’re thankful for the experience and passion that Andy brings to MentorKids Kentucky each day. We're grateful for his dedication to the lives of youth and families across our community.

Have an amazing birthday, Andy!

09/15/2026

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View Jacinta Maureen (Payne) Merimee's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/15/2026

Today, we are remembering and honoring our dear friend and mentor, Jacinta Merimee.
For more than 7 years, Jacinta faithfully served as a mentor with MentorKids Kentucky, pouring her heart into the lives of her two mentees, Hannah and Alani. She was kind, full of life, and passionate about people. Jacinta never did anything halfway. She loved deeply, encouraged relentlessly, and was fully committed to helping these girls know they were valued and loved.
Jacinta loved Jesus, and everyone around her knew it. Her faith was evident in the way she lived, served, and cared for others. We will miss her countless photos, her thoughtful texts, and hearing her joyful laughter at our Match Activities. Most of all, we are thankful for the time, love, and encouragement she gave so generously to her mentees.
We are incredibly blessed to have had Jacinta not only as one of our mentors, but also as our friend. Her impact will continue to be felt in the lives she touched.
If you love Jesus and would like to honor Jacinta's memory, please consider becoming a mentor. There are children in our community who need someone to walk alongside them, encourage them, and believe in them. We know Jacinta would have loved to see more people answering that call.
Please keep Jacinta's family, friends, and mentees in your prayers during this difficult time. ❤️
"Well done, good and faithful servant." Matthew 25:23.

08/19/2026

For the past 7 years, three incredible girls have been lovingly cared for by their Great Aunt (AKA Mom), who stepped in and provided them with the stability, support, and unconditional love every child deserves. Over the past year, MentorKids staff walked alongside this legal guardian as she worked tirelessly toward making her family official through adoption. We witnessed her dedication, resilience, and unwavering love every step of the way. Seeing that journey culminate in a courtroom filled with joy, relief, and happy tears was a powerful reminder of why we come alongside the entire household.
We first met this family three years ago, and it has been an honor to walk alongside them throughout part of their journey. All three girls have been matched with mentors through our program, and we have had the privilege of watching them grow, thrive, and build meaningful relationships along the way.
Last week, we celebrated not just a legal milestone, but the creation of a forever family. We are honored to have been part of this journey and grateful to share in such a meaningful moment.
Congratulations to this family on their beautiful new chapter. ❤️

08/12/2026

In light of the new school year, we want to highlight one of our areas of focus: academic excellence. At MentorKids Kentucky, we champion our mentees as they pursue education. One of the ways we do this is by providing a space to do homework during Group Mentoring. Our volunteer mentors are available to answer questions and equip our mentees with skills to help them succeed in school.
Want to learn more? Visit our website!

08/10/2026

Congratulations on a successful start to the school year!

08/06/2026

While we wait for the bulk of the Rugged Race photos to be ready, we wanted to share a special tribute to a family that has participated in the last four Rugged Races together.

Watching them tackle the course side by side each year is one of the many things the MentorKids Kentucky staff looks forward to. Their dedication, encouragement, and family spirit embody so much of what makes this event special.

We run for the kids, and seeing families come together year after year in support of that mission is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. Thank you for being such an important part of the Rugged Race family. ❤️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍➡️🏃‍♀️‍➡️

08/05/2026

We can't wait for next year's race!

08/01/2026

We can't wait to see all of our runners cross the finish line!