Programs

Miles 4 Mentors Programs

Our Miles 4 Mentors Fun Run Series may be one of the most visible parts of Miles 4 Mentors, but our work goes far beyond the finish line. Through scholarships, financial assistance, mentoring, and other programs, we help connect local children with opportunities to get involved, stay active, and discover what they’re capable of. Whether your family could use a little help making an activity possible or you’re looking for a way to support local kids, Miles 4 Mentors is here to help create opportunities that can make a lasting difference.

Pay to Play Scholarships: Apply Online

Every child deserves to participate in activities, but fees, equipment, and other costs can add up. Our Pay to Play Scholarship program helps families cover some of those expenses. Whether joining a team, taking lessons, or simply having the right gear to participate, we’re here to help make those opportunities possible. This way, all kids can open the door to confidence, friendships, new experiences, and memories.

Scholarships

Your Support in Action

A Bright Future - About the Pay to Play Initiative

We believe that every child should be able to participate in youth sports and other activities, and to gain the confidence, skills, friendships, and experiences that can stay with them for years to come. The Pay to Play Initiative Scholarship was created to help families facing financial hardship cover the costs of participation, including activity fees, equipment, uniforms, and other related needs. Families are encouraged to contribute what they can afford, with Miles 4 Mentors helping to cover the remaining cost when possible.

Miles 4 Mentors is proud to make these scholarships available to local families with children in kindergarten through 12th Grade. To date, we have provided scholarships for swimming, karate, and dance lessons, football camps, soccer, and more. We have helped numerous families with financial assistance, athletic shoes, and mentoring. Our entire team from our board to our dedicated volunteers share a goal to help invest in area children to improve their chances of success in life. 

Over the years, we have helped children take part in swimming, karate, dance, football camps, soccer, and many other activities. We have also provided athletic shoes, financial assistance, and mentoring support. From our board members to our dedicated volunteers, our entire team shares the same goal: helping local children access opportunities that can build confidence, encourage growth, and support their future success.

The scholarship amount is typically half of the participation fee, not to exceed $250 per child. Scholarship amounts may also vary depending on the availability of funds. Families with multiple children should complete an application for each child. Click the button below for our online application form.

Getting in the Game

Sometimes the impact of a scholarship is as simple and meaningful as giving a child the chance to do something they love. These two brothers were new to our country and shared a strong love of basketball, a sport they had played back home. But the costs of sports physicals, participation fees, and equipment stood in the way. With help from Miles 4 Mentors, both were able to complete their physicals, register, and receive new basketball shoes. More importantly, they were able to become part of a team again, and build connections in their new community. Stories like this are why the support of our donors, volunteers, and community partners matters. If your family could use assistance, contact us for more information.

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Good Citizen Scholarships

The Miles 4 Mentors Good Citizen Scholarship is designed for high school and college students who make a difference by volunteering in support of our events, programs, and mission. Our student volunteers play an important role in the work we do. This scholarship is our way of celebrating young people who choose to get involved, serve others, and help create a stronger community. If you are a high school or college student interested in volunteering with Miles 4 Mentors and learning more about the Good Citizen Scholarship, contact us.

Share Your Story!

Every Miles 4 Mentors experience has a story behind it, and we’d love to hear yours. Maybe your child crossed a finish line for the first time, received help joining a team or activity, found confidence through a new experience, or simply made a memory that mattered. Those moments remind us why this work matters, too. If we’ve been part of your family’s journey, please share your story with us. Let’s celebrate the kids, families, and community that make this all possible.

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Our sincere Thanks to Southwest Initiative Foundation for Making This Website Possible

Connecting Kids with Life Enriching Opportunities One Mile at a Time

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Miles 4 Mentors

7011 South Elkhorn Drive
Spicer, MN 56288
info@miles4mentors.org

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