Experience “A Taste of TEEEM”: See How NJ Students Are Changing the World—And How You Can Too

Discover how students across New Jersey are changing the world—one act of empathy at a time—while enjoying a fun and delicious dine-around dinner, with dishes from four local favorites: Biagios, Bombay Hut, Bagel Brothers and SOMA Cafe.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 6:00–9:00 pm, join us at The Terrace at Biagio’s, in Paramus, NJ, for A Taste of TEEEM, an inspiring Open House Showcase hosted by TEEEM (The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission)—a rapidly growing nonprofit that empowers students to become global changemakers through empathy, leadership, and social entrepreneurship.

Whether you’re already involved with TEEEM or just curious about how it’s shaping future changemakers, you’re invited to experience firsthand how students are making an impact locally and globally. At the heart of the event are student showcase tables, where middle and high school students will present what they’ve accomplished with TEEEM this year. From trifold displays and interactive exhibits to personal reflections, students will share how they’ve partnered with communities around the world to raise funds, drive awareness, and build meaningful connections.

Currently, TEEEM partners with 85+ schools across the U.S. and Canada, reaching over 2,000 students and supporting communities in eight countries: Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ecuador, Kenya, Peru, Uganda, Ukraine and the United States

Come for the food, stay for the impact—and leave inspired by the next generation of social entrepreneurs.  Follow TEEEM on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about the organization and its Taste of TEEEM event. When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Where: The Terrace at Biagio’s 299 Paramus Road Paramus, NJ 07652 Tickets: Get tickets here  Tickets include entry to A Taste of TEEEM, where you’ll enjoy delicious food, raffle baskets, student showcases, and inspiring award presentations honoring student changemakers. Your ticket directly contributes to empowering students with the skills and opportunities to make a real difference in underserved communities worldwide.  Ticket prices: 

• Current TEEEM Students & Advisors – Free
• TEEEM Supporter – $30 in advance; $40 at the door
• TEEEM Table Supporter – $180 for a 10-person table

A few examples of some of the inspiring initiatives being showcased at this year’s event include:

• Waldwick High School’s Dine & Donate for Kenyan School – Waldwick High School teamed up with a local restaurant to host a special Dine & Donate event, raising $1,734.90
• Briarcliff Middle School’s Run-a-Thon for Uganda – Briarcliff Middle School (Mountain Lakes): Students ran laps and shared personal “I Run” videos with their Ugandan peers, raising $8,205 to support vulnerable children.
• Five NJ High Schools’ “TEEEM World Cup of Soccer,” Raising funds for Kenya, Cambodia, Ecuador, and Uganda: Five high schools came together to raise $6,808.17 through a day of soccer and service, benefiting communities in Kenya, Cambodia, Ecuador, and Uganda.
• Fair Lawn & Lyndhurst Middle School’s Clothing & Essentials Drives for South Dakoka’s Lakota Nation – Fair Lawn High School & Lyndhurst Middle School students collected over 64 boxes of essential items for the Pine Ridge Reservation.
• Ridgewood High School’s Winter Wonderland for Cambodia – Ridgewood High School hosted a festive event blending fun and philanthropy, raising $977 to support education initiatives in Cambodia.
• Northern Highland & Pascack Hills High School’s Benefit Dinner for Clean Water in Burkina Faso – Northern Highlands & Pascack Hills High Schools students collaborated to raise an incredible $10,320 to support sustainable solutions through the Georgie Badiel Foundation.
• Millburn High School’s Pulseras de Perú – Millburn High School students celebrated Peruvian culture while raising funds to empower Andean women artisans through the sale of handmade bracelets.
• Mount Olive High School’s Unified Basketball Game for Ukraine – Mount Olive High School students hosted a pledge-per-point fundraiser, all proceeds from the event were donated to support those in need in Ukraine.
• Cliffside Park High School’s Easter Egg Hunt for Ecuador – Cliffside Park High School students hosted a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt with a purpose, raising $1,278 for Ecuador’s TECHO.