HEMI fills an important gap in the foster care community; HEMI provides mentors who encourage, guide and befriend foster children to obtain their higher education goals.

Since it began in 2009, the award-winning program has helped dozens of foster students graduate high school and attend college.

Now, HEMI is looking for additional volunteers. Mentors commit to at least two hours of personal interaction each week with their student. Once a month, they attend a HEMI social activity. They are also expected to be available via telephone, email, texting, etc. The most effective mentors are able to engage in a relationship based on trust and understanding.