How To Support
Overview
Boys to Men evolved as a coordinated community response to support the healing & growth of masculine-identified youth in our schools, neighborhoods and families through intergenerational connections.
This remains community work, and we can’t do it without your involvement and investment.
Our two most significant needs are for more masculine-identified adults who are willing to join us as mentors, and for more funding to support the expansion of these transformational programs into new spaces.
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.
— Frederick Douglass
What to Expect
Mentor Responsibilities
Model healthy masculinity
Lead by example in all interactions
Lead by example in all interactions
Co-facilitate talking circles
Weekly one-hour sessions with a partner
Weekly one-hour sessions with a partner
Show up consistently
~2 hours per week commitment
~2 hours per week commitment
Listen without fixing
Active listening and encouragement
Active listening and encouragement