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Boyz Inc. is an idea envisioned by

social entrepreneur and single mother Missy Crutchfield to connect young men with homework help and role models in their communities And its a template designed to be replicated in communities and cities across the country

Boyz Inc. is about choices.

The room is filled with youth pastors from across the South. Theyre discussing the questions and concerns everyone has about youth today. How do we reach them? How do we guide them in finding their purpose? How do we share the positive choices they have available to them? How do we help them discover success in life? A woman steps up to the microphone: I am a single mom. And I have a male child, who also happens to be a teenager! She continues: And I can teach him about values, I can teach him about character, I can teach him about success but theres one thing I cannot teach my son, I cannot teach him to be a man. With a passion for activating and engaging youth through arts, media, literacy, and social issues, that woman, that single mom, Missy Crutchfield, has cultivated a new model for youth outreach which is poised for replication and expansion in cities across the nation. Missy Crutchfield and the original Boyz Inc. pilot reached out to families and neighborhoods, churches and faith -based organizations, businesses and corporations, government agencies, non-profits, artists, media, clubs and civic groups, and others to launch Boyz Inc.a national model she has been incubating and developing for five years. Meeting once a week in the teen section at the local public library, young men in Boyz Inc. connected with homework help, media spotlights, and successful male role models like inventors, judges, business leaders, and even mayors.

Boyz Inc. is about goals.

With two pilot projects successfully underway, Boyz Inc. is ripe for sharing. The Boyz Inc. pilot program is simpleits about providing tutoring and mentoring to young men during what we call The Most Dangerous Time of the Dayafterschool, says Founder Missy Crutchfield. She continues, Its about engaging them in safe spaces with productive activities and inspiring them to make positive choices for their futures. And we have designed this to be replicated in neighborhoods across the citya grassroots movement, a catalyst for change.

A CATALYST FOR CHANGE

METHODOLOGY:
Connecting the DotsA Collaborative Model for Change: Its an idea to create an umbrella-like collection of new and existing organizations and programs, sponsors, and individuals whose work can change the world. Boyz Inc. is part of that collective changing the worldand beginning with the young men in our neighborhoods and communities.

MISSION:

Boyz Inc. connects young men with homework help, media spotlights, and service learning with mentors and role models. Its a template designed to be replicated in neighborhoods across the city.
The Boyz Inc. pilot program is simple its about providing tutoring and mentoring to young men during what we call The Most Dangerous Time of the Day afterschool. Its about engaging them in safe spaces with productive activities and inspiring them to make positive choices for their futures. And we have designed this to be replicated in neighborhoods across the citya grassroots movement, A Catalyst for Change. Missy Crutchfield, Founder

FOR MORE IDEAS READ: Connecting the Dots: the workbook

Homework Help Media Spotlights Service Learning Mentoring Role Models Social Media

STEP ONE: PEOPLE

WHOS AT THE TABLE?
Community Assets: Moms and Dads. Kids and Teens. Grandparents. Aunts and Uncles. Churches and Faith-based. Businesses and Corporations. Government. Non-profits and NGOs. Artists. Media. Clubs and Civic Groups.

CONNECTING THE DOTS.

Its about creating more with less by working with community partners and leveraging resources. Its no longer about asking Whats our budget? Now its all about asking Whos at the table? Who Are Your Collaborative Partners? What Do They Bring to the Table?________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________. Helpful Hints: Role Model Moments
In addition to connecting young men with mentors, introduce them to business leaders, inventors, judges, even mayors, during regularly scheduled Role Model Moments and invite the guest speakers to share their business cards and resumes with the young menall with the goal of showing them You CAN get there from here!

STEP TWO: PLACES

ITS ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY!
Boyz Inc. is a template designed to be replicated in neighborhoods and communities across the citycustomized to that communitys particular needs and the partner and resources that can be leveraged.

CONNECTING THE DOTS. Its designed to engage collaborative partnerships, and to be shared, to be replicated, and to become sustainable in neighborhoods, communities, and cities across the nation and around the world. What resources do you have available in your neighborhood? How about your partners?__________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________. ...back out these In-kind Contributions and whats missing? Whos missing? Lets find ways to make things happen!!

Schools Local Libraries Teen Centers Community Centers Churches and Faithbased

STEP THREE: THINGS TO DO

CHECKLIST: HOMEWORK HELP
____Target READING, MATH, and SCIENCE needs ____Involve COLLEGE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, RETIRED EDUCATORS, and LOCAL LITERACY and TUTORING NGOs ____Feed the Learning Appetite with ADDITIONAL WORKSHEETS and fun LEARNING GAMES ____Empower OLDER STUDENTS with the service-learning concept of MOVING FORWARD BY GIVING BACKreaching out to younger students to help them with homework and other needs

____Invite COMMUNITY LEADERS and OFFICIALS to spend a halfhour Role Model Moment with the studentssharing his life story, choices, learning moments, career path, and success. ____Encourage NETWORKING by asking guest speakers to bring their RESUMES and BUSINESS CARDS to share with the students. These opportunities may plant a seed for someday in the future, Mayor______________ shared his business card with me at Boyz Inc. and he encouraged me to call.

CHECKLIST: MENTORING and ROLE MODELS

STEP FOUR: CELEBRATE AND TELL YOUR STORY

CHECKLIST: CELEBRATION EVENTS
____Celebrate your communitys Boyz Inc. success with SPECIAL EVENTS or OUTINGS to a concert, a ballgame, a local tourist attraction or outdoor activity. ____Celebrate your communitys Boyz Inc. successes with a BOYZ INC. SUMMIT to share ideas and resources from across the city.

encouraging media to cover weekly events and special activities.

CHECKLIST: MEDIA SPOTLIGHTS ___Send out regular PRESS RELEASES and MEDIA ADVISORIES

____Collaborate with LOCAL REPORTERS who cover education, community development, or youth issues to follow the ongoing story of your Boyz Inc.

____Use SOCIAL MEDIA to spread the message and recruit new Boyz Inc. members, volunteers, and community support. ____Create PSA MESSAGES and YOUTUBE VIDEOS featuring the Boyz Inc. Rat Pack to promote the cool factor of character, leadership, making good choices, and achieving success.

CHECKLIST: SOCIA MEDIA

CHANGE THAT RIPPLES OUT...

CONNECTING THE DOTS. Its about connecting, collaboratingand then communicating best practices and successes to inspire others to be the change in their communities. Its about telling a story in your community that can resonate across the country.

Be the Change You Wish to See in the World. Mahatma Gandhi

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! ! EDITOR IN CHIEF Missy Crutchfield EXECUTIVE EDITOR Melissa Turner EMAIL editors@bemagazine.org WEB www.bemagazine.org