CYA Awarded NBCUniversal’s 2018 Project Innovation Grant
Community Youth Advance was announced asĀ one of the winners of NBCUniversal’s 2018 Project Innovation Grant Program.
M2M Mentor Nominated for Mentor of the Year
Brandon Cole wasĀ nominatedĀ for theĀ United Way of the National Capital Area and DeloitteāsĀ Mentoring Matters CoalitionĀ Mentor of the Year Award.
Raymond’s Story
“As an 8th grader at Kenmoor Middle, I excelled at football and basketball, and struggled in my classes. I was a C and D student. Sports had my full attention and that was a problem. I joined M2M for tutoring and mentoring. My mentors recognized my dedication to sports and helped me not only overcome […]
Dhevan’s Story
“I just finished my 10th grade year successfully, thanks to M2M. When I joined the tutoring program, I had a 2.75 GPA. The tutoring I received boosted my 2nd quarter report card grades to a 3.67 GPA. I continued with tutoring and remained on honor roll for both the 3rd and 4th quarters. My tutors, […]
JaAir’s Story
“Iām a 6th grader and I just finished my first year with M2M. I couldnāt get my grades above a C in my main classes. Thanks to M2M, I improved my grades to finally making honor roll for both the 3rd and 4th quarters. I was glad to be able to turn my grades around, […]
2012 Anger Resolution Workshop
I found M2Mās Anger Resolution Workshop to be an emotional, purposeful, life-altering event. The day began with a test, which, as I completed it, I was very astounded to discover that many of my behaviors and actions are a byproduct of anger.Ā Using the book Breaking Free From Anger & Unforgiveness by Linda Mintle, PhD, […]
Powerful Student Testimonial
This is my first year in the program and I am here to tell you how Mentoring 2 Manhood has transformed me in my journey from being a boy to a man.Ā Before I came to M2M I had challenges that kept me from living up to my potential. I seemed to always be in […]
Jawan’s Story
Jawan, a sophomore in high school, lives with his mother and grandmother and is very close to both of them.Ā Even though his parents are divorced he gets to see his father every other weekend.Ā His interests include listening to music, studying, shopping, and going to the movies. Jawanās role model is Leonardo DiCaprio. When […]
Jay’s Story
Jay, in his fourth year at Mentoring to Manhood, is an 11th grader with high aspirations and a grounded attitude.Ā His mother signed him up for the program, and he has since gained a stronger work ethic and better study habits, which he hopes will translate positively to his future academic career. Jay has an […]
