Responsibility
Practice accountability by owning choices, honoring commitments, and respecting others.
The Program
More than a mentor — a brotherhood
Mentees are paired with caring adult mentors and engage in brotherhood meetings, one-on-one check-ins, group outings, guest speakers, community engagement, leadership development, and academic and career preparation.
The program helps young men build confidence, identity, emotional intelligence, wellness, relationships, and life skills as they prepare for college, careers, athletics, and adulthood. Mentees participate from eighth grade through senior year, with structured programming September through June and year-round check-ins. After graduation, mentees transition into an ongoing advising relationship — because the Brotherhood & Beyond community stays in their corner for good.
Our Mission
To empower young Black and Brown men to live with purpose, integrity, empathy, accountability, and a commitment to serving something greater than themselves.
Motto: Rise Together, Lead Ahead!
Our Core Pillars
What we build together
Emotional Intelligence
Build self-awareness, communication, empathy, and healthy relationships.
Identity
Strengthen confidence, affirm who you are, your values, and sense of purpose.
Leadership
Develop the skills and habits to lead, serve, and support others.
What Mentees Can Expect
A full year of growth
- Bi-weekly one-on-one and small-group brotherhood meetings (alternating virtual and in person)
- Bi-monthly group outings
- Guest speakers and leadership workshops on our core pillars
- Community engagement opportunities
- College and career exploration
- Goal setting and personal development
- A Brotherhood End-of-Year Celebration
Program Structure
How it runs
- One mentor per 2–4 mentees
- Bi-weekly: 90-min brotherhood meetings + a 1-on-1 mentor check-in, every other week
- Bi-monthly: group outings, accountability goal reviews, school/work updates
- Quarterly: mentor progress conversation, family/supporter check-in, and a guest speaker
- Yearly: End-of-Year Celebration
Get Involved
Join the Brotherhood
Questions about becoming a mentee, mentor, or supporter? Reach out to founder Prince Botchway.