Sheldon, Iowa — A Sheldon church has decided to embark upon a mission to mentor at-risk grade school children in the Sheldon Community School District.
First Reformed Church in Sheldon will be working through the Kids Hope USA program to provide mentors. First Reformed Church Pastor Paul Van Maaren tells us about Kids Hope USA.
Van Maaren says “At-risk” is a broadly used term, and covers children in many types of situation.
He says they’re aiming to begin the program in Sheldon this fall.
Van Maaren Says Kids Hope USA is going on all over the country, with great success.
Van Maaren says he and his congregation are excited about starting the mentoring program in Sheldon.
