The Montana Mentoring Initiative (MMI) is a grassroots service learning program based out of Libby K-12 School District #4 that empowers students to overcome life’s challenges. Students in grades 7-12 mentor students in grade 1-6. Mentees (grades 1-6) improve academically, emotionally, socially, and behaviorally. Mentors (grades 7-12) benefit by increasing their confidence, receiving peer support, making a difference, and gaining valuable life skills and experiences. In addition to the after school mentoring interactions, monthly special events and trips further enrich the experience.