What happens when a middle schooler gets a hoody? He starts to picture himself in college. She begins dreaming about becoming an engineer. And everyone feels good about providing a caring bit of encouragement when kids need it most. You can be an inspiration to a student in United Way’s Be A Middle School Mentor Program. A $30 donation will purchase a hoodie for a child participating in the program. Not only do those hoodies provide warmth and comfort, they also help motivate students to stay in school and dream big for their future.