Mentoring Makes a Difference

STS’s research has found that mentoring has the ability to change the outcome of a young man’s future.  Young men who have been mentored for a long term period are:

• 46% less likely to use drugs or alcohol
• 53% less likely to skip school
• 33% less likely to resort to violence
• 59% more likely to get better grades

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The Summer Group Goes Level Up

Level Up is a five week summer program on the campus of MLK for urban fatherless young men who had been involved in Freedom Hall during the school year. Its objective is to keep our young men OFF the streets during the summer and continue the momentum built during the academic school year. Staff and volunteers are providing about 50 urban fatherless young men with a learning environment that is real, relevant and fun. An intense 50 hours per week, Level Up continues math and reading support, incorporates art and team building activities, and culminates with a camp and the Annual Del Paso Heights Cardboard Boat Regatta. Level Up also includes: Business tours and fun trips, game and movie night, life skills and character development. More news & events