Kopp Family Foundation Provides Grant to Kids 'n Kinship

Kids 'n Kinship is a non-profit youth mentoring organization providing positive friendships to youth ages 5-16. “The support we receive from the Kopp Family Foundation enables us to provide mentors to youth and is extremely important to the Kids ‘n Kinship program, said Jan Belmore, Director. Through the use of volunteers spending time with youth, we work to reduce isolation, build positive relationships with adult mentors and reduce risky behaviors in youth. We value the Kopp Family Foundation and last year, presented them with our Kids ‘n Kinship Community Partner Award.”

“Investment is a big part of who we are.” says Lindsey Lang, Administrator for the Kopp Family Foundation. We are pleased to support Kids ‘n Kinship as they invest in young people and help them be successful in school, relationships and become productive and self-sufficient.”

The Kopp Family Foundation’s primary goals are: to help individuals achieve success by continuing their education; to support non-profit organizations that encourage youth development, address women' s issues and provide for the care and quality of life for the elderly; and provide emergency assistance in the form of shelter and transportation for those in need.

Kids 'n Kinship has been serving the communities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount for 46 years. To learn more about mentoring in your own community, contact Kids 'n Kinship at (651) 686-0990 or www.kidsnkinship.org. The public is invited to our next Information Session on Monday, June 4 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm at the Robert Trail Library in Rosemount.

Please visit www.kidsnkinsip.org for additional dates and locations and to register.