R.A.P. Mentoring
Because sometimes, just being there changes everything.
R.A.P. Mentoring is a community-based nonprofit that pairs caring adults with students who need someone to show up, listen, and believe in them. Whether it’s offering encouragement, guidance, or academic help, our mentors help students stay in school and build a brighter future.
Always in Their Corner
Our mentors stay committed—from the classroom to the commencement stage.
Our Mission
RAP mentors are dedicated volunteers who support students referred by school counselors or teachers. They inspire academic and personal growth, offering guidance and encouragement to help students navigate challenges, stay motivated to succeed and become productive citizens.
Mentors Make the Difference
A listening ear and steady support can help a student succeed in school and in life. It’s simple, it’s powerful—and it starts with you.
Changing Lives in Our Community
Mentor a Student
Become a positive influence in a student’s life by volunteering as a mentor. Your guidance can help students improve academically and personally.
Support Our Programs
Your donations help fund tutoring, summer camps, and other programs that provide essential support to students in need.
Volunteer
Participate in our community events and awareness programs to help address the challenges facing young people today.
R.A.P. Mentorship
Why Mentorship Matters
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Students with mentors are 130% more likely to hold leadership positions and 55% more likely to enroll in college.
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Students with mentors are 81% more likely to attend school regularly, reducing chronic absenteeism and increasing academic success.
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Young people with a mentor are 55% less likely to skip a day of school — a key factor in helping them stay on track to graduate.
*According to MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership, students with mentors are 130% more likely to hold leadership positions, 81% more likely to attend school regularly, and 55% less likely to skip class—key indicators of long-term success.
Mentors provide more than just academic support; they offer guidance, encouragement, and a sense of stability. This relationship can be especially crucial for students facing personal or academic challenges, helping them navigate obstacles and stay on track toward graduation.
How You Can Help
Getting Involved
Join the Team
Join RAP and help shape brighter futures by lending your time, skills, and heart to a cause that truly matters.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteering just one hour a week as a mentor can change a student’s life—and yours.
Make a Donation
Your donation directly supports the programs and people working to keep students in school and striving for success.
