Our Mission
Our mission is to empower young people with the social and professional tools necessary to lead and create a lasting impact in their communities.
Kids Next Door equips students with the tools, mentorship, and real-world exposure they need to navigate college, careers, and community leadership. By partnering with schools and local organizations, we connect classroom learning to real-life opportunities—empowering students to lead change in their communities.
We’re building a dynamic network of high schoolers, college students, and young professionals who collaborate to foster a community of scholar-leaders, dedicated to uplifting and empowering each other and their communities.
We inspire students to think big and take control of their futures.
Our flagship Surge Pathways High School program offers skills training, mentorship, and hands-on experiences that connect students to educational and career opportunities, keeping them engaged and intentional in shaping their futures.
What Community means to Us—And Why It Drives Everything We Do
"Where Community Begins, Transformation Follows"
At Kids Next Door, community engagement isn’t just part of what we do—it’s at the heart of our mission. In this video, our founder explains why investing in young people with the community—not just for it—is essential to lasting change. Through mentorship, service, and strong relationships, we create spaces where students lead in their schools, neighborhoods, and beyond.
