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title: Empower Children Through Full-Time Mentors | Real Champions
description: Discover how Real Champions empowers Advocate Mentors to support youth, stabilize classrooms, and strengthen communities, fostering lifelong opportunities.
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# Real Champions are
40 hours a week. 12+ years. A full-time mentor who stays for an entire childhood.
That’s how a life is transformed.
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12+
Years of continuous relationship per child.
4+
Hours/Week of direct engagement year-round.
100%
Salaried professional Advocate Mentors.
K-12
Bridge from early childhood development to post-secondary success.
12+
Years invested in a child’s future.
100%
Salaried professional Advocate Mentors.
4+
Hours of direct and indirect hours invested weekly.
K-12
From early childhood to future success.
12+
Years of continuous relationship per child.
4+
Hours/Week of direct engagement year-round.
100%
Salaried professional Advocate Mentors.
K-12
Bridge from early childhood development to post-secondary success.
12+ Years of continuous relationship per child.
4+ Hours/Week of direct engagement year-round.
100% Salaried professional Advocate Mentors.
K-12 Bridge from early childhood development to post-secondary success.
## OUR STRATEGIC IMPACT PILLARS
Every investment has the power to create lasting change. Through the generosity of our donors and the strength of our community, we’re transforming young lives, empowering families, and building a stronger future for generations to come.
TOUCH
Supporting Classrooms
Supporting Classrooms
Saving instructional hours, supporting educators, and resolving classroom disruptions early so teachers can focus on teaching.[Learn More](https://realchampionsinc.org/what-we-do?hsLang=en)
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Stabilizing Communities
Stabilizing Communities
Intervening early to connect families with critical resources, mitigate stress, and strengthen neighborhood safety.[Get Involved](https://realchampionsinc.org/volunteer-opportunities?hsLang=en)
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Empowering Children
Empowering Children
Inspiring long-term confidence, self-determination, and clear post-secondary vision.[Support Today](https://realchampionsinc.org/support?hsLang=en)
## IMPACT BY NUMBERS
12+ Years of continuous relationship per child.
4+ Hours/Week of direct engagement year-round.
100% Salaried professional Advocate Mentors.
K-12 Bridge from early childhood development to post-secondary success.
## EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CHAMPION
Real Champions exists to break cycles of adversity by giving children something every child needs: consistent, trusted support. Our professional Advocate Mentors build lasting relationships with students from kindergarten through graduation—working alongside families, educators, and communities to create stability, unlock potential, and help young people build purposeful, self-determined futures.
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## EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CHAMPION
Real Champions exists to break cycles of adversity by giving children something every child needs: consistent, trusted support. Our professional Advocate Mentors build lasting relationships with students from kindergarten through graduation—working alongside families, educators, and communities to create stability, unlock potential, and help young people build purposeful, self-determined futures.
[Our Story](https://51743701.hs-sites.com/about-us?hsLang=en#our-story)
[Leadership Team](https://51743701.hs-sites.com/about-us?hsLang=en#leadership-team)
Testimonials
## WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING..
Anthony CannickAdvocate Mentor
"RCI has been consistent to just be present and do so much for our kids, making sure they're heading in the right direction. I've been doing work with kids for many, many years, but RCI came along and took it further. Thanks, RCI!"
Hannah HallAward-Winning Journalist
"In all of the experiences I've had... I cannot think of an organization that does the kind of work that RCI does. It is transformational mentorship; it is a radical way to think of how we can change our communities... Every single day, the work of these advocate mentors in schools and communities is making a real difference."
Tyler HarrellAdvocate Mentor
“I resonate deeply with RCI's mission to empower young people through education and support. Witnessing the impact of mentorship firsthand, I felt compelled to contribute my time and skills... to foster resilience and inspire the next generation of our community."
Craig WitcherFinancial Consultant
“I love RCI's mission. It helps people who really need to be helped and will lead to generational change, and that's a critical thing in our society."
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## STAND IN THE GAP. BE THEIR CHAMPION.
Our full-time, salaried Advocate Mentors are the champions who stand beside youth from kindergarten through graduation. Through consistent relationships and unwavering support, they stabilize classrooms, strengthen families, and empower young people to unlock their full potential.
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