what parents are saying

"Thank you for investing in our children and many others!"
Stephen and Jane S.

"I was also born and raised in Omaha so I get to see the positive and negative changes here and in different communities that affect our lives. When I was younger, around the age of my son and daughter, there seemed to be many more community services open to us that were provided by either the state or private organizations. Those groups were the ones that kept a lot of the youth from steering in the wrong direction by using positive role models and fun but educational activities. From those times until now, there has been a shortage of positive role modeling. It could be blamed on parents, the music we listen to, or people that simply feel it is a losing battle. I personally feel that has all changed. With programs like CLC, Winners Circle and many more outreach groups we’re making a comeback."
Steven A.
Parent of Two
Saratoga Elementary

what students are saying

“All Our Kids has helped me grow as an individual and they keep me going with my goals. You can tell just how much they care.”
Brittany G.
College Student

“It has really opened my eyes and showed me that I have more options than I realized.”
Kerica S.
Burke High

“Before I joined All Our Kids I didn’t really care about school, but they pushed me and molded me into a mature individual who cares about education and wants to give back.”
Hollyn M.
College Student

“They help me reach my goals by encouraging me to reach them. I like when we are writing down our goal and the goal buddies come to help us.”
Maritza L.
Jackson Elementary

“I like how Winners Circle shows you the importance of education.”
Hector T.
Jackson Elementary

what mentors and goal buddies are saying

“I feel that the whole concept of the program is great in that it inspires the students to do their best and be the best they can be. So often kids are recognized for what they do wrong. It is great to see their faces full of smiles and receive hugs and cards for recognizing and rewarding them for doing something good.“
Union Pacific Goal Buddy for Franklin Elementary

“I like the fact that we are stressing the importance of math, reading and life skills but more importantly goals. In my opinion, other than attitude and responsibility, goals are one of the most important building blocks of a person. I believe all kids are talented; it’s a question of connecting with a child at the right time. The more kids hear the message from various adults the more they might think it applies to them.”
Carlson Hospitality Goal Buddy for Howard Kennedy Elementary

“All Our Kids takes care of all of the coordination, which is great for us as mentors, because we just get to show up and be with our kids.”
Tim Vasquez, OPPD
Mentor for Field Club Elementary

“You do these kinds of things because you want to give back, but you get something in return too. The first time I had one of my mentees smile at me this year, I thought that was a huge breakthrough. You must be patient, and understand the dynamics of young people. There are very rewarding experiences.”
Cameron Lind, OPPD
Mentor for Field Club Elementary