Common Grace

The goal of Common Grace, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is to deter at-risk children in Hawaii Public Schools from juvenile delinquency and crime. This is achieved through one-on-one mentoring with compassionate, trained, and committed teens and adults. Common Grace actively addresses the impact of chronic stressful life events on children in Hawai‘i, events that are often the result of the pandemic, poverty, household instability, insufficient family resources, and low parental educational attainment. Additionally, we strive to enhance the social outcomes of children who are bullied, ostracized by peers, or lack a role model in their lives.

Our focus is on partnering with Title 1 Elementary and Middle Schools, which cater to students near or below the poverty level. Our aim is to maximize the benefits for these students by providing them with a consistent, positive influence in their lives through a mentor. These mentors are predominantly teens, and we ensure they receive adult supervision and ongoing training to foster a safe and effective mentoring environment.