Since 2012, M.U.S.T. has been guided by our mission - to provide a space for Black males to liberate themselves through mentoring - with the intent of influencing the development of a society that supports Black males’ discovery of who they are and what they can achieve.
M.U.S.T.’s unparalleled three-tier mentoring model is guided by a holistic approach to the development of our Mentees and Mentors. Within the M.U.S.T. community, every individual (Mentee, Mentor, and Coach) is supported and encouraged to take control of their own unique mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual potential through connection and brotherhood.
Mentees join the M.U.S.T. community during the summer leading up to their freshman year in high school. They are paired with relatable, emerging adult Mentors (Black males ages 18-30) to help guide and inspire them throughout their high school tenure as they form a vision for their future and discover their authentic path in life. Likewise, Mentors are paired with volunteer Coaches committed to supporting them on their path by assisting them in developing their leadership styles and life skills. The Mentor/Mentee relationship is cultivated through weekly breakfast meetings before school as well as bi-weekly weekend outings with their cohort.
In addition to creating a space for Mentees, Mentors, and Coaches to liberate themselves via their relationships with our mentoring community, M.U.S.T. also provides support in the form of monetary compensation and transportation independence for Mentors, along with food assistance for participants and their
families.