Raising boys into men.
Our 2024 Mentoring program application is closed. The program is currently underway.
COVID-19(SARS-CoV-2) Notice
BMFYA will continue to be committed to the health and safety of mentors, mentees, and community partners. We will operate in accordance to CDC guidelines while adhering to advisory measures provided by the Virginia Department of Health and the office of the Governor of Virginia.
Our Mentors
Our mentors are dedicated to the growth of these young men and their success. Within, the last few years we have had well over 100 participants successfully complete the program. Several of the young men have entered college, some are gainfully employed and others have extended their relationship with the mentors beyond the eight weeks because of the positive impact the program had on their lives and the continued benefit they felt participating in the program would continue to have.
Our Program
The Broken Men Foundation Youth Academy (BMFYA), a non-profit organization, was established in 2014, as a division of The Broken Men Foundation with one mission - to support the youth. The Academy specializes in mentoring young men between the ages of 12-18, and the program offers a 20-week curriculum covering a variety of topics, aimed at better understanding adolescent behavior to allow our mentors to teach problem solving skills. Our organization is deeply rooted in academic achievement, the establishment of social skills, self-esteem and responsibility, citizenship and community involvement. Our ultimate goal is to make young men accountable for their actions, thus enabling them to become productive members of our community.
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February 2023 Program Highlights
Our Curriculum
BMFYA’s curriculum consists of a 20-week session that encourages positive interaction with others by reinforcing social skills on a weekly basis. Weekly sites are determined by topic and facilitator; which is often impacted by community partnerships. Sessions are finalized with a graduation ceremony and a large scale activity giving thanks for the kids who endured towards the finish line. All participants are invited back to the following session; with older boys having peer mentoring responsibilities.
Curriculum
Week 1
  • Welcome
  • Introduction of BMFYA Team Members
  • Introduction of Participants
  • Overview of curriculum and what is expected for the 20 weeks
Week 2
  • Self-confidence
  • Getting To Know Each Other
  • Tying Ties
  • Who Am I?
Week 3
  • Health, Wellness & Personal Appearance Skills
  • Guest Speaker – Mr. Enrique Pascal
    • Relationships
  • Guest Speaker – Ms. Christie Lomax
    • Domestic Relationships
  • Q & A Session
Week 4
  • Interactions with Law Enforcement
    • What to do/What not to do
  • Guest Speaker – Mr. James Minor, NAACP President
    • Gun Violence
    • Knowing Your Rights
  • Q & A Session
Week 5
  • Making Right Decisions
  • Guest Speaker – Ms. Mia Mimms, Mimms Funeral Service
  • Off-Site at Mimms Funeral Service
Week 6
  • Career Day – Dress for Success
    • Michael Taylor
    • Resume Writing
    • Mock Interviews
  • PARENTS: This will be an off-site activity held at Virginia Union University, 1500 N. Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220. Exact location and time TBA.
Week 7
  • Guest Speaker – Carleen Burrell
    • Female Entrepreneurship/Owning Your Own Business
    • Adversity of being In A Male Dominated Field
    • Financial Literacy
    • Table Etiquette
Week 8
  • Guest Speakers – Kelli Lemon and DJ Lonnie B
    • Importance of Men’s Health/Annual Check-Ups
    • Spoken Word (Participants will speak)
  • PARENTS: This will be an off-site activity held at Virginia Union University, 1500 N. Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220. Exact location and time TBA.
Week 9
  • TightLynz Barbershop
  • Haircuts provided
  • PARENTS: This will be an off-site activity held at TightLynz Barbershop. Please have your child/children at 4908 Government Road, Richmond, VA 23231 by 6:00 PM.
Week 10
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Cook-Out
Week 11
  • Fishing Trip Preparation
  • Safety on the Water
  • Preparing Hygiene Kits for the Homeless
Week 12
  • Guest Speaker – David Lassiter, Esq.
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social & Self Management Skills
  • Mock Dates
Week 13
  • Guest Speaker – Brigadier General Carl Buhler (U.S. Air Force)
Week 14
  • Community Service (location TBD)
  • Feeding the Homeless
Week 15
  • Recap/Subject to Change
Week 16
  • Recap/Subject to Change