Boys to Men Mentoring - TALKING POINTS

TALKING POINTS

Everyone feels good about giving and helping others. Our task is to present Boys To Men Mentoring as the most compelling option this Holiday Season.

5 COMPELLING REASONS TO CONTRIBUTE

Weekly Mentoring in public schools for boys 12 to 18.
Adventure Outings each semester that enhance self awareness and connection with nature as well as offer opportunities for leadership and team building
Teet Rites of Passage where boys become young men
Grocery Gift Cards for low-income families who have a boy participating in the BTM program
Expansion: Every additional $40,000 over current operating cost gives rise to a new program at a new school

10 LIFE CHANGING RESULTS OF THE BOYS TO MEN PROGRAM

1. Boys have a safe place to talk and not feel alone. They lean how to handle feelings in a healthy way and make good choices for themselves.

2. Boys learn to support one another on a real level, be honest and keep their word

3. Less likely to skip school

4. Higher grades and test scores, leading to less High School drop-outs and more diplomas

5. Less likely to join a gang or use drugs

6. Less likely to commit suicide

7. Boys learn to respect women

8. Boys discover the values they want to live by that will keep them honorable

9. Boys learn how to be leaders and work together in cooperative collaboration

10. Boys learn the importance of being of service to others, developing valuable life skills and contributing to their community

DATA

It costs approximately $1,400 per year, per student for all services.
A complete program at a middle school, which is one group per grade serving approximately 24-30 boys runs around $40,000 per year.
Boys receive weekly mentoring groups, Adventure Outings each semester and a rites of passage weekwnd (when they are ready).
The High School program supports boys to find their purpose and prepare for college or to get to work when they graduate. High School Juniors and Seniors can get their volunteer credit hours by mentoring in one of our Middle School programs.

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