Programs
Our Curriculum + philosophy: Raising Royalty
Mentor2Youth, bridging opportunity gaps with Youth Empowerment, Family Involvement, and Community Collaboration. Our Raising Royalty model is a holistic approach that introduces students from historically underserved backgrounds to the game of chess as a strategic framework. One is able to fulfill their potential through the exercising of six moves that reveal our Royalty. Through the developmental Relationship framework, we provide External Assets (Support, Empowerment, Boundaries & Expectations, & Constructive Use of Time) which produces Internal Assets (Commitment to Learning, Positive Values, Social Competencies, & Positive Identity) in our young people. These assets are the building blocks of a productive life.
When folks are unable to fulfill their potential, we all suffer. Parents should attend graduations and baby showers, not prisons, or funerals. There is a pathway to maturity that our Raising Royalty model unfolds, developing empowered, nurtured youth, families, and mentors, living healthy lives, with rewarding careers which then foster thriving neighborhoods and communities.
By 2027, this community manifestation will look like 300 young people, 200 parents, and 100 businesses.
The work we are accomplishing cannot be done alone. It’s important for people to support local organizations like M2Y because we are giving underserved young people in our community essential resources and an opportunity to be their best selves. We hope everyone that supports Mentor2Youth knows their contribution is a bold step towards the fulfillment of their own purpose along with Mentor2Youth's.
raising royalty
Our Raising Royalty model is a holistic approach that introduces students from historically underserved backgrounds to the game of chess as a strategic framework. One is able to fulfill their potential through the exercising of six moves that reveal our Royalty. Through the developmental Relationship framework, we provide External Assets (Support, Empowerment, Boundaries & Expectations, & Constructive Use of Time), which produces Internal Assets (Commitment to Learning, Positive Values, Social Competencies, & Positive Identity) in our young people. These assets are the building blocks of a productive life.
young queens
Mentor 2 Youth’s Young King Program implements the Raising Royalty framework, a holistic approach to support and empowerment. Using the common colloquial phrase, “Life is chess not checkers” Mentor 2 Youth promotes an inside-out approach to engaging black males in character development through the lifelong implications of everyday decision making. Young Kings is a black male engagement platform for Raising Royalty.
young kings
Mentor 2 Youth’s Young Queens Program implements the Raising Royalty framework, a holistic approach to support and empowerment. Using the common colloquial phrase, “Life is chess not checkers” Mentor 2 Youth promotes an inside-out approach to engaging black males in character development through the lifelong implications of everyday decision making. Young Queens is a female engagement platform for Raising Royalty.
Parent 2 village
Kids do better when families are engaged and connected. We help to foster a safe and supportive environment. Parent 2 Village (P2V) will serve as a collaborative and supportive vehicle for African-American and underserved students of color and their parents.
B.O.S.S. INTERNS
Youth Internships are a way of helping students understand the relevance of academics in relation to what it takes to be successful in the workplace. Without this vital connection, many young people may not know why basic skills are important or know how complex a job can be. Through working with an adult mentor at the worksite, students have the opportunity to develop a foundation of general workplace skills and to acquire information and skills in their chosen career cluster/pathway.
The Marilyn project
Overnight camp can be transformative for youngsters who are lucky enough to attend. We look for camps that have a racially, ethnically, and economically diverse population, and carefully selected and thoroughly trained counselors. And our partnering camps, listed below, contribute up to 50% of the fee.
Copneconic
Nissokone
Howell
young men of purpose (ymop)
Young Men Of Purpose Supports Male Middle School Students ( Our “Kings” ) at Ypsilanti Middle School. The program takes place two afternoons each week during the school day advisory period. Our Young Kings Dream, Discover, and create vibrant futures through personalized mentorship.
Saturday academy
Every Saturday we have quality community collaboration at Parkridge Community Center with the first Saturday conducted by our Community Reads, the second Saturday conducted by WMBK , Mentor2Youth conducts the third Saturday, and the fourth Saturday is conducted by WCC Brotherhood circle.
the grizzly center - Restorative Justice
Restorative justice is an alternative to using punishment-based approaches to school discipline and behavior management in K-12 classrooms. It focuses on repairing harm through inclusive processes that bring together students and educators.
More Than Conquerors
Time spent in congregations is associated with Positive adaptation, increased sense of well-being, increased self-esteem, decreased delinquency, and lower levels of depression. Congregations are places where young people may be bound together by a shared perspective and similar values.
royal athletics
Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for developing movement skills, learning healthy habits, and establishing a firm foundation for lifelong health and well-being. Regular physical activity in children and adolescents promotes health and fitness.
Ypsilanti sons of thunder
The Ypsi-Son’s of Thunder is a boys’ basketball team and club umbrellaed under the (AAU) Amateur Athletes Union. We uplift, support, and empower marginalized young men, provide learning experiences, and promote team sportsmanship. Our code of ethics is built on honesty, integrity, and accountability.
The greenwood district project
Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan (JASEM) has been serving K-12 students in this region since 1949. Programs are delivered by corporate volunteers, community-based organizations, and educators.
Mentor2Youth is so proud to be one of the community-based organizations that bring Jr. Achiement’s proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship to our community.
Cradle2crown
We are excited to partner with CTN to create a broadcasting opportunity for our young people.
CTN provides free video production training and equipment for Ann Arbor residents and local area non-profits. Workshops cover the various aspects of television and digital media production.
Coming to a channel near you!
Project citizen
The primary goal of Project Citizen is to develop in students a commitment to active citizenship and governance by providing the knowledge and skills required for effective citizenship; providing practical experience designed to foster a sense of competence and efficacy; developing an understanding of the importance of citizen participation.
