TeamMates is a one-to-one, school-based mentoring program whose goal is to provide youth with the support and encouragement they need to graduate from high school and pursue a post-secondary education. Started in 1991, TeamMates has grown from 22 mentor-mentee matches to serving over 7,500 youth in Nebraska and Iowa. The impact of a TeamMates mentor in the life of a young person is remarkable, with mentees reporting higher levels of hope, engagement in school, and well-being in addition to improvements in their attendance, behavior, and course performance.
To learn more about TeamMates and the various ways you can support TeamMates mentees and their mentors, check out the sections below or contact Jen Benson.
Support TeamMates
Each TeamMates mentor-mentee match costs an average of $400 per year, less than half the national average, and has a tremendous impact on the youth.
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Donate to TeamMates
A gift to TeamMates is an investment in the positive futures of youth in our communities. Help match a young person with a TeamMates mentor today!
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TeamMates Foundation
Help ensure that TeamMates continues to be able to provide support to youth in your community well into the future with a planned gift to the TeamMates Foundation.
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Mentoring Research
Interested in learning more about the positive impact mentoring has on the life of youth? Check out the latest national and TeamMates research on mentoring.
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TeamMates Leadership
TeamMates Board of Directors and Central Office Staff provide oversight and leadership for local chapters. Connect with our board and staff members today!
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Former Players Campaign
Former Husker players and staffers have joined forces to launch a special campaign to honor Coach Osborne with donations to the organization he co-founded...
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Meet Our Partners
The TeamMates Mentoring Program wouldn't be possible without the support of our partners. These affiliates help us serve youth across five states.
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