TeamMates Volunteers and Supporters Making a Big Difference

The lives of 88 TeamMates (LincolnTeamMates.org) mentees graduating from Lincoln schools this year reflect the powerful changes made possible through weekly, one-hour meetings with their mentors. Mentors build relationships with their students one week at a time, year after year, teaching them how to set goals and consistently strive to meet them. They need no special skills or educational background to have such an impact. They are community members, like you, who only need an hour a week, a listening ear, and an encouraging voice.

Community members and organizations also invested in the future of these young people and our community by donating 34 post-secondary scholarships. Students experience a powerful boost in confidence about the future when they receive even a relatively small contribution toward college.

Young people who go to college make improvements not only to themselves, but to their communities as well. “My goal is to pursue a career that makes a positive impact on the world, Pediatric Nursing.” said one senior. “Being in TeamMates has allowed me to grow and learn more about how to be a responsible person. I have learned about post-high school opportunities, and my mentor has been a positive role model, continuing to encourage me to do good things in life.” Visit LincolnTeamMates.org and learn how easy it is for you to become part of this vibrant group of caring adults.