We believe that males — boys, young men, men, and fathers — possess the potential for enhanced social and emotional development through positive mentoring relationships. By nurturing their self-awareness, engagement, and connections they can cultivate more robust and enduring relationships with themselves, their families, and the broader community. Our ultimate goal is to champion healthy masculinity, empowering boys and fathers to effectively confront social and personal challenges.
“Generation Resilience” empowers youth, especially those from underserved or vulnerable communities, to take the lead in creating innovative, community-based solutions to the challenges they face. The initiative will focus on areas such as mental health, substance abuse prevention, environmental sustainability, social justice, and economic empowerment, with a special emphasis on social and emotional development.
Research indicates that boys in the U.S. face unique challenges, as they are more likely than girls to experience adverse outcomes such as academic failure, substance use, binge drinking, involvement in violent crime, behavioral disorders, and prescription of stimulant medications. Boys are twice as likely as girls to drop out of school and four times as likely to be expelled.
Your support will helps us increase our measurable, lasting impact on the well-being of individuals and families by focusing on youth leadership, father involvement, community resilience, and health and wellness.
Because of MENtors I am closer to my children. I have learned new skills and parenting styles to connect with my kids. And I have a community of fathers who support me and keep me accountable on my P.R.I.D.E. (Physically accessible, Responsible for the child, Influential childrearing, Dedicated providers and Emotionally engaged).
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