Celebrating Success is a M.U.S.T.

“I recently graduated and will be attending Morehouse College this Fall to study Business Finance. I don’t know if this life would be my life without being in M.U.S.T. Thank you all for believing in me, the mentorship, and the support. This Senior trip was the best outing ever for me!” ~K. Johnson c/o 2025

As we enter the 2025-2026 school year, we want to recognize that it is essential to celebrate the outcomes of the hard work that our Mentees and Mentors will be imparting this coming year.

Work Hard. Play Hard.

We MUST give our young males their flowers as they continue to liberate themselves!

M.U.S.T. kicked off this summer’s experiences with the 4th Annual Graduate Getaway. To celebrate the 2025 graduate Mentees, the M.U.S.T. leadership team whisked the group to Southern California for three days of fun to acknowledge their hard work, resilience, and growth over the past four years.

M.U.S.T. graduates were treated to this once-in-a-lifetime experience exploring iconic sites like the Santa Monica Pier, Universal Studios, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Beverly Hills shopping district, while also enjoying local restaurants and soaking in the vibrant culture of L.A. However, the annual M.U.S.T. Graduation Getaway is not just about fun and sightseeing — it’s a powerful statement of affirmation, showing our young men that the world is bigger and more diverse than their zip code, that opportunities exist far beyond where they come from, and that their dreams are worth chasing.

Most of these graduates will enter college this fall, while others are stepping into promising careers. Each one carries the lessons, relationships, and confidence they’ve built through M.U.S.T. into their next chapter.

Mission Moments

Experience is a M.U.S.T.

December 4, 2025

Our Mentees and Mentors had the incredible opportunity to once again step into the kitchen with world-renowned chef Edouardo Jordan for a hands-on cooking demo! They learned…

Gratitude is a M.U.S.T.

November 6, 2025

November is National Gratitude Month, and we couldn’t be more thankful for our M.U.S.T. family and community, who make everything we do possible. The 2025-2026…

Riding with the Buffalo Soldiers: Why Our Heritage Connection is a M.U.S.T.

October 21, 2025

“This generation deserves to know that black history is American history. We had a role in this country before DEI said that we belonged there.”…

Possibility is a M.U.S.T.

August 11, 2025

At Seattle District 7 Fire Department, our youth got a firsthand look at the high-tech world of fire safety. From exploring cutting-edge equipment to engaging…

Graduation is a M.U.S.T.

July 14, 2025

The 2024-25 school year has officially ended, and M.U.S.T. is celebrating the achievement of our 16 M.U.S.T. Mentees graduating from high school and 1 Mentor…

Opportunity is a M.U.S.T.

June 3, 2025

As we welcome Men’s Health Month and the end of the school year, students finishing up their sophomore and especially junior years of high school start…

Community Support & a Mother’s Love is a M.U.S.T.

May 1, 2025

The best gift for a mother can be seeing the community come alongside your family during the most trying times — something Freshman Mentee, Victor…

Adventure is a M.U.S.T.

April 10, 2025

For M.U.S.T. Mentees, the snow-topped mountains that line the eastern skyline of Seattle on a clear day seem a world away. Most have never had…

Women’s History Month

March 5, 2025

March is Women’s History Month, and we want to recognize the essential women that make M.U.S.T. successful — the mothers of the Mentees. Every mother…

The Bahall Brothers

February 4, 2025

As we talk about every year, Black History is every month here at M.U.S.T. As the nation acknowledges BHM, we want to highlight those who…