MBK
My Brother's Keeper
Empowering our young men to be the leaders of tomorrow through mentorship
My Brother's Keeper (M.B.K.) provides leadership and mentorship opportunities to 400 boys throughout District 19. Mentors meet weekly with their small groups and once a month as a whole group. The focus of MBK is to show and help guide our young men to act and be seen in our community and in the world. Topics include social and emotional wellness, personal hygiene and respect for others.
MBK Core Values
D19 MBK core values are centered in love....
MBK Affirmation
Mission and Vision
Mission
Our mission is to empower young males of color by fostering belief in their abilities, setting and upholding high expectations, providing positive male role models, building and strengthen self-confidence, creating fraternal bonds, instilling morals and values, celebrating their uniqueness, and providing exposure to opportunities that will prepare them for the world.
Vision
The young men of the Clan will acquire the tools and skills needed to become positive, highly motivated, and productive men who are college and career ready. They will become future leaders who will uplift their communities, support their families, and impact society through their contributions in their designated professions.
September 2019
District 19 MBK Overnight Retreat - Rites of Passage - Who are We?
October 2019
Giving the Gift of Knowledge
MBK Convening reaffirming our core belief of Community/Service
November 2019
MBK Convening reaffirming our core belief of
Achievement
December 2019
MBK Convening reaffirming our core belief of Leadership
January 2020
Jersey Day "20-20 Vision"
MBK Convening reaffirming our core belief of
Respect
february 2020
MBK Convening reaffirming our core belief of Love
May 2020
MBK Convening reaffirming our core belief of Pride
June 2020
MBK Convening reaffirming our core belief of
Excellence
Under the leadership of Dr. McBryde, the mentors planning the next convening for the young men of District 19.
