Mentoring topics include
- Positive Self Identity and Personal Vision
- Life Skills
- Social and Emotional Skills
- Moral Character
- Work Ethic
- Lifelong Learning
- Bullying
- A Template for success
Camp Esteem
Each summer, we conduct a residential camp. The mentees engage in several activities that enhance their mental, emotional, and physical development. These include educational, conflict resolution, self-esteem, language development, leadership, and team-building activities along with recreational activities such as swimming, and sporting activities.
Scholarships
Annually, we award merit based scholarships to deserving students based on their academic performance and participation in school and community activities. In addition to high school graduating seniors, we continue to financially support former scholarship recipients that are currently engaged in their second through fourth year of studies.
Men’s Health Screening Clinic
In the fall of each year, we partner with the Peninsula Institute for Community Health to conduct an Annual Men’s Health Screening Clinic under the supervision of Dr. Anthony Sibley, one of the founders of our local chapter. This comprehensive medical evaluation is open to all male members of the general public and is provided free of charge. We have a carefully crafted program to provide our clients with maximum medical benefit and minimal discomfort in a relatively short period of time. Screening is provided for prostate enlargement, diabetes, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and rectal bleeding. Educational brochures and videos are provided as well as nutritionally sound refreshments. An urologist, other medical doctors and medical professionals are present for additional consultation.
Community Service – Adopt a Spot
In October 2013, members of the 100 Black Men of America, Virginia Peninsula Chapter Communications Relations Committee teamed with the City of Newport News Public Works and received training to participate in the City’s Adopt-A-Spot Program. The Chapter adopted three sites:
1. Magruder Elementary School
2. Marshall Elementary School
3. The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
All locations are located in Newport News, Virginia. From October 2013 to present, members and mentees of the chapter continue to conduct monthly clean-ups. Over 70 bags of trash have been collected and numerous hours of community service have been performed. We will continue our partnership with the Newport News Public Works Department in hopes of making our communities clean and safe.