activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 12
- Adventure Weekend Rite of Passage programs Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsConducts weekend-long rite of passage adventure programs three times per year for boys and mentors, involving activities like hiking, kayaking, and bowling, to encourage self-reflection and goal setting.
- Family Circle Meetings Mother-Child Bonding Through ServiceFacilitates "Family Circle" meetings for single mothers and their sons to engage in dialogue, foster healing conversations, and build peer support.
- Family Circle meetings Mother-Child Bonding Through ServiceFacilitates "Family Circle" meetings for single mothers and their sons to engage in dialogue, foster healing conversations, and build peer support.
- Monthly Outdoor Group Activities Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsHosts monthly outdoor group activities for boys and men, involving hiking and recreational play, and also organizes "Adventure Groups" with activities like hiking, kayaking, and bowling for youth and their families.
- Monthly outdoor group activities Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsHosts monthly outdoor group activities for boys and men involving hiking and recreational play to build connection and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Outdoor Group Activities and Adventure Groups Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsHosts monthly outdoor group activities and "Adventure Groups" involving hiking, kayaking, bowling, and recreational play for boys, youth, and their families.
- Weekend Rite of Passage Adventure Programs Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsConducts weekend-long rite of passage adventure programs three times per year for boys and mentors, encouraging self-reflection and goal setting.
- Weekend Rite of Passage Adventure Programs Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsConducts weekend-long rite of passage adventure programs three times per year for boys and mentors, encouraging self-reflection and goal setting through activities led by trained adult mentors.
- Weekly Group Mentoring Sessions Youth Mentoring ProgramsProvides weekly group mentoring sessions for teens in middle schools and high schools, aiming to improve academic performance and reduce behavioral issues.
- Weekly Group Mentoring Sessions Youth Mentoring ProgramsProvides weekly group mentoring sessions for teenage boys in middle schools and high schools to foster positive development and academic improvement.
- Weekly group mentoring in schools Youth Mentoring ProgramsProvides weekly group mentoring sessions for teens in middle schools and high schools to support personal development and academic success.
- Youth behavioral and academic outcomes improvement Educational Program Evaluation & ResearchPrograms have led to a 45% reduction in student suspensions, a 66% reduction in classroom removals, 67 additional days in class, and a 25% improvement in grades for boys served.
capacity building · 3
- Mentor Training and Development Youth Mentoring ProgramsRequires all mentors to complete an 8-hour orientation and receive ongoing feedback and training from staff to ensure effective program delivery.
- Mentor Training and Support Youth Mentoring ProgramsRequires all mentors to complete an 8-hour orientation and receive ongoing feedback and training from staff to ensure effective program delivery.
- Mentor training and capacity building Youth Mentoring ProgramsRequires all mentors to complete an 8-hour orientation and receive ongoing feedback and training from staff to ensure program quality and mentor effectiveness.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Community-Embedded Mentoring in-school and community-based mentoringMentoring is provided weekly in various community settings, including middle schools, high schools, and community centers, to support teenagers, particularly those growing up without a father, and to foster community involvement.
- Experiential Learning and Rite of Passage Adventures experiential_learningThe organization engages youth through experiential learning, including outdoor group activities, weekend adventures, and mountain retreats. These activities serve as transformative experiences and rites of passage, marking developmental milestones and honoring individual goals and growth processes.
- Experiential Learning and Rite of Passage Adventures experiential_learningThe organization employs experiential learning through weekend activities, mountain retreats, and rite of passage adventures. These transformative experiences combine recreation and relationship-building to mark developmental milestones, honor individual goals, and support youth development.
- Experiential and adventure-based rites of passage rite of passage mentoringEmploys transformative outdoor experiences, including rite of passage weekend adventures and mountain retreats, as experiential milestones that mark and support adolescent development, build resilience, and honor individual growth.
- Group Mentoring for Holistic Youth Development group_mentoringThe organization utilizes a group mentoring model, often in school settings, to provide youth with diverse adult role models, encourage self-reflection, critical thinking, and self-accountability. This approach aims to build leadership, self-esteem, and connection, helping teens become resilient, healthy adults.
- Group Mentoring for Holistic Youth Development group_mentoringThe organization utilizes a group mentoring model, often in school settings, to provide diverse adult role models, encourage self-reflection, critical thinking, and self-accountability. This approach aims to inspire and empower teens to become resilient, healthy adults by building leadership, self-esteem, and connection through a combination of in-school sessions, outdoor activities, and experiential learning.
- Group-based mentoring with diverse adult role models group_mentoringUses a group mentoring model that brings together trained male and female mentors from different generations to provide youth with multiple positive adult influences, fostering self-reflection, peer support, and inter-generational connection as a mechanism for healthy development.
- Organizational rebranding to reflect expanded mission organizational_rebranding_for_expanded_missionRebranded from "Boys to Men of Greater Phoenix" to "YOUTH IMPACT MENTORING Mentoring Network" to signal a broader, more inclusive mission and evolved programmatic approach.
- Safety Protocol: Rule of 3 safety_protocolTo ensure the safety of both youth and adults, the organization adheres to a "Rule of 3" safety protocol, which mandates that no youth or adults are ever alone in a one-on-one situation.
- Safety-First Mentoring Protocol safety_protocolThe organization adheres to a "Rule of 3" safety protocol to ensure that no youth or adults are ever alone in a one-on-one situation, prioritizing the safety and well-being of participants.
- Safety-first mentoring environment safety_protocolImplements a "Rule of 3" safety protocol to ensure no youth and adult are ever alone, creating structurally safe mentoring spaces that prevent misconduct and build institutional trust.
- School and community-based mentoring access in-school and community-based mentoringDelivers consistent weekly mentoring within schools and community centers to increase accessibility and integration with youth daily environments, particularly supporting boys growing up without father figures.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Adventure Groups
Monthly community outings such as hiking, kayaking, and bowling that build trust and connection between mentors, youth, and family members in informal settings
Adventure Weekend “Rite of Passage”
Transformative weekend retreats held three times per year, where teens engage in self-discovery, goal-setting, and bonding with peers and mentors in a safe, structured outdoor setting
Family Circle
Program that brings single mothers and their sons together for authentic dialogue, mutual support, and generational healing in a respectful, listening-based environment
School Based Group Mentoring
Weekly in-school mentoring circles for middle and high school students, focusing on self-reflection, accountability, and positive role modeling by trained adult mentors
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Advisory Board Coalition — Group providing community connections, volunteer support, and program promotion to funders and networks.
- BTM San Diego Network — Part of an international movement that began in San Diego County in 1996.
- Boys to MEN USA Network — Part of a national organization that supports centers serving girls and boys with best practices and curriculum, ensuring transparency and safety protocols.
- Boys to Men Centers Network — Part of a worldwide network of centers that began in San Diego in 1996.
- Governing Board Coalition — Potential leadership body guiding organizational direction and community engagement.
- Kyrene School District Partner — School partner, primarily in the East Valley.
- Outreach Committee Coalition — Volunteer committee supporting outreach through social media, newsletters, website development, fundraising, and event promotion.
- Tempe Union High School District Partner — School partner, primarily in the East Valley.