mentoring

‘Those things that last’: Mentoring relationships create positive impact on both participants

By Submitted | January 28, 2026

“Every kid benefits from a positive influence in their lives.” Meet a mentor and mentee who both say simple time spent together makes a huge difference.

Police chief: 250 Sioux Falls kids are waiting for mentors

By Jodi Schwan | February 5, 2025

The call has gone out before – but the numbers are lagging. More than 250 kids in Sioux Falls are asking for mentors and don’t have them yet.

How an hour of your week can make a lifelong impression

By Submitted | January 13, 2025

An hour a week sharing lunch, shooting hoops or simply chatting about school can make a lifelong difference. Make this the year you become a mentor.

Mentors build friendships, expand horizons

By Submitted | August 3, 2022

Enjoy this wonderful reminder of the difference four hours a month can make — both for mentor and mentee.

Why I mentor: Woman helps support student through virtual school

By Megan Raposa | January 26, 2021

Tina Blessen’s path to becoming a TeamMates mentor started with a chance meeting in a Sioux Falls parking lot. It was the summer of 2019, and Blessen recognized a man she’d previously worked with when […]

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