First CRC began a Kids Hope USA partnership with McKinley/Thatcher Elementary School at Mississippi and Grant St. in March, 2006.  First CRC has over a dozen adult mentors who meet weekly with a student who has been paired up with them.  For more information about Kids Hope USA go to their website through the above link.  For more information about First Church's participation in this program contact First Church's director, Bob DeMasters through the church office at 303-733-4936