Mutual of Omaha Foundation Announces First Quarter Grants

OMAHA, Neb. — (March 11, 2010) The Mutual of Omaha Foundation has announced more than $135,000 in grants for the first quarter of 2010. The grants will assist seven non-profit organizations in addressing critical issues that families in Omaha and surrounding communities face. CLICK HERE to read the full story....

Smashburger Supports TeamMates

Smashburger, a fast casual "better burger" restaurant concept opened its first store in Nebraska at 123rd and "L" Streets in Omaha on October 16, 2009. Smashburger is partnering with TeamMates� Mentoring Program founded by Tom and Nancy Osborne.

Smashburger selected TeamMates as its charity partner because of the mission of the program: to positively impact the world by inspiring youth to reach their full potential. TeamMates is a school-based mentoring program with mentoring provided for students who have requested a mentor during school hours.

"We are very pleased to be working with TeamMates Mentoring Program," said Rhod McNee, co-owner of Reload, LLC and franchise operator for Nebraska's Smashburgers. "This is an organization whose mission we enthusiastically support. We have the utmost respect for the work Dr. and Mrs. Osborne are doing."

"Smashburger recognizes that early academic success provides students with the skills to attain a bright future," says Smashburger Founder Tom Ryan. "We are excited to partner with TeamMates and positively impact local schoolchildren."

TeamMates: Art in Action

TeamMates: The Arts in Action from Young Nebraska Artists on Vimeo.

Leadership Summit 2010

Join TeamMates Coordinators from across Nebraska and Iowa for networking and fun! Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 18 in Kearney. Register by clicking HERE and linking to the TeamMates.org page. Registrations due by March 12. Hotel reservations due by February 17th to Wingate Motel 308-237-4400.

District 29 TeamMates to Auction off a Suh Jersey to Raise Funds for TeamMates

TeamMates celebrate first year!
Suh jersey to be auctioned on January 24th!

January 19, 2010

There is a new Mentoring Team in town! The Team has a winning record, all 44 players start each week, and no one sits on the bench! The name of the Team is TeamMates, a school-based mentoring program, created by Nancy and Tom Osborne. Currently in its first year, District # 29 TeamMates has 22 matches or 22 students (mentees) meeting with 22 mentors each week during the school year..... READ THE FULLY STORY HERE.

National Thank A Mentor Day

TeamMates would like to extend a special thanks to all of our mentors. We truly value and appreciate all the hard work you are doing to make a difference in the lives of youth.

Thank you!

Woodbine Iowa TeamMates Celebrates National Mentoring Month

Woodbine, Iowa TeamMates Chapter is highlighted in the Logan Herald Observer Newspaper:

TeamMates began with an idea and a Horizons meeting in 2007. January’s National Mentoring Month is a good time to highlight the strides the program has made since its inception. Karen Ryerson and Lynne Glackin were responsible for pushing the program idea through, wanting to focus on the children of Woodbine. Read the full story HERE!

TeamMates of Laurel Concord

L-C TeamMates Chapter To Raffle Husker Items, MP3 Player

Published: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 12:20 AM CST
LAUREL, Neb. — The Laurel-Concord TeamMates Chapter is sponsoring a raffle to raise money for the TeamMates program and scholarship fund. Each year, every graduating senior is awarded a $500 scholarship to the 2-year or 4-year college of their choice.

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Albion, NE - TeamMates Day at the Creighton Game a Success

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TeamMates Rocked the BirdCage with the Creighton Bluejays!

The White and Blue Review, News and Commentary on Creighton athletics, mentioned TeamMates in a recent article read the full store HERE