Mentoring Brother 2 Brother (MB2B) is a Dallas, Texas area 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit organization, founded in 1998 with the primary objective to provide group mentoring to at-risk African American male youth from single female headed households within southern Dallas County, southeastern Tarrant County, and surrounding communities.
MB2B programs are designed as a three-way partnership between the mentee, parent and MB2B in providing a support system that enables the mentee to successfully navigate the challenges of being an African American male youth. MB2B programs empower at-risk African American male youth between the crucial ages of 10 to 18 with core programs focused on leadership development, academic excellence, spiritual growth, community service, career exploration and life skills.
To inspire and empower at-risk African American male youth from single female headed households.
According to Mentoring.org, youth who had a mentor are 55% more likely to go to college, 78% more likely to volunteer, and 130% more likely to hold leadership positions. Of youth being mentored, 90% are interested in becoming mentors. Assist us by considering a financial or in-kind contribution to support our programs. A $1,500 annual donation ($125 per month) provides funding for one of our mentees to participate in our programs for an entire fiscal year (excludes Cultural & Education Enrichment trip). Your gift, no matter the size provides life changing mentoring for at risk youth who desire to fulfill their dreams.
Your contributions assist us in the following areas:
-Materials and breakfast for monthly leadership development sessions
-Tickets and meals for monthly outings/activities
-Transportation and meals for college/company tours
-College entrance exam and preparation fees
-Books for reading program
-Mentee incentives
-Cultural & Education Enrichment trip
Your donation allows the organization to provide the following for Mentees:
-$15 - A book for a Mentee
-$40 - Monthly Offsite Activity for a Mentee
-$50 - College Tour for a Mentee
-$125 - Monthly Program Activities for a Mentee
-$200 - Full Year of College Tours for a Mentee
-$350 - Full Year of Offsite Activities for a Mentee
-$1,000 - Cultural & Education Enrichment trip
-$1,500 - Full Year of Program Activities for a Mentee
We respect and value all people without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or citizenship status, age or ability status.
Organization name
Mentoring Brother 2 Brother
other names
MB2B
Causes
Youth & Children, Education - Career Prep, Community Improvement
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Ellis, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
PO Box 383138