We believe young men of today can work to improve all these values. Our goal is to foster an inspiring environment, where black and brown men intentionally mentor black and brown boys while pushing themselves and each other to defy stereotypes and break boundaries. Working with our program provides youth with the following:

Professional Development

Youth will be taught essential professional skills such as goal setting, interviewing skills, appropriate dressing, etc. through interactive workshops.

Youth Engagement

Our team will use different methods to interact and challenge youth outside of the traditional classroom setting.

Personal Development

Youth will be challenged to face past traumas, personal triggers, and fears to foster an environment to grow into mentally and emotionally intelligent young men.

Testimonies

  • Times when I didn’t even believe in myself, SOS believed in me. Without SOS I really wouldn’t be who I am right now

    John Griffith, Program Participant 2016-2019

  • My first year was really good. I met new people and established relationships that I wouldn't trade anything in the world for. Made good connections and helped out a lot of people, too. I hope to see SOS county wide. It's good that we're exposed to it, but other people need the experience just like we do.

    Jalen McClees, Program Participant 2016-2018

  • Throughout the program, me and my mentors have connected on a personal level, and I consider them my family. I know if I need any assistance SOS will be there however they can.

    Cyrell Scott, Program Participant 2024

  • The most enjoyable part of this program is being able to witness the transformative growth inside our young men. Every activity requires you to be vulnerable, decisive, to communicate and to be present in your own thoughts

    Darius Holliday, Mentor 2022-2024