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Hope For Tomorrow Mentoring Program

Empowering Teens In Life and Work.

Happy Hour with Heart

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 4 PM – 7 PM

Tickets: $50 per person

Venue: Mendakota Country Club
2075 Mendakota Drive
Mendota Heights, MN 55120

GET READY FOR A HAPPY HOUR WITH HEART!

Hope for Tomorrow is looking ahead to an exciting new year, and we are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming fundraiser: Happy Hour with Heart! Hope for Tomorrow Mentoring FUNdraiser

Join us Friday October 9 at the Mendakota Country Club from 4:00–7:00 p.m. for a happy hour filled with connection, celebration, and community support. Guests can look forward to appetizers, cash bar, a lively silent auction, raffle prizes, wine pulls, gift certificates, and plenty of camaraderie along the way.

Hope for Tomorrow

Dear Friends and Supporters,

A brand-new season of mentoring is here—and we couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate our 28th incredible year of Hope for Tomorrow! As a passionate non-profit, we empower middle school students to unlock their full potential through the transformative power of mentoring. Every year, we witness the remarkable growth and inspiration that happens when dedicated adult volunteers and bright young students come together from diverse backgrounds, forming lasting connections in our 10 chapters across seven schools.

The energy in our program is contagious! Together, mentors and students build essential life skills that pave the way for success in high school and beyond. We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our school communities, who share our vision and help us make a real difference.

We are proud to celebrate 14 years of awarding scholarships to Hope for Tomorrow Alumni graduating from high school. After a pause last year due to Covid, we look forward to recognizing Bloomington Kennedy students in upcoming years. These scholarships honor perseverance, achievement, and hope.

Now, we invite YOU to be part of this exciting journey. Your financial donation will help us continue bringing this life-changing program to our seven schools—and fuel our dream to reach even more students and communities in the future.

Thank you for believing in Hope for Tomorrow and for joining us in shaping brighter futures.

With heartfelt gratitude and best wishes,

Deb DuChene Board Chair

Youth Mentoring Programs

Our Mission & Program

Hope for Tomorrow empowers young teens to realize their full personal and academic potential by reinforcing critical life skills through mentoring relationships with caring adults.

Hope for Tomorrow is a nonprofit organization based in Minnesota. Monthly educational and experiential sessions focused on building life skills needed for success are held at partner schools. Mentors guide middle school students to help them gain confidence in making decisions and taking actions that will lead to a successful transition to high school – and beyond.

Watch Our Video

Hope for Tomorrow Video

Why Become a Mentor?

A mentor is genuinely interested in helping another person improve as a person. The supportive, healthy relationships formed between mentors and mentees are both immediate and long-term. 

Former & Current Member Testimonials

Hear from former mentors and mentees.

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