25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
As the unifying champion for quality youth mentoring in Nebraska, we help close the mentoring gap for the 1-in-3 young people growing up without mentors.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:
- $25 buys a book for one student experiencing chronic absenteeism from school.
- $50 pays for a background check for one potential mentor.
- $100 helps one refugee high schooler attend a field trip to visit a local college
- $250 buys match activity supplies for one Success Mentors school.
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
At Belvedere Elementary School, our Success Mentors program is making a powerful impact by pairing students with high rates of absences with caring, consistent mentors they see every day at school. One special match has grown into a meaningful bond that goes far beyond academics.
During lunch and downtime, the mentor and her mentee share conversations, laughter, and moments of reflection. The mentor reflects, “I’ve learned more from her than I have in a long time just by watching her grow,” describing how her mentee has taught her the invaluable skill of patience. In return, the mentee appreciates her mentor’s open-mindedness and genuine interest in her life. “I enjoy being with her and being able to grow with her,” she shares.
Together, they celebrate every achievement, including the mentee’s proud moment of winning Student of the Month. With your support, we can create more powerful connections like this: helping young people feel seen, supported, and inspired to thrive.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
1111 N 13th Street #126
Omaha, NE 68102
402-715-4164
