MY
BROTHER’S KEEPER HOUSTON
who we are
My Brother’s Keeper improves future outcomes for youth and children towards a better quality of life for all Houstonians. This translates to better economic conditions for families, access to quality education for all children and youth, improved health outcomes, a well-trained workforce, greater access to resources, safer neighborhoods, and a host of other factors.
SIX KEY MILESTONES
Research and experience have identified key milestones on the path to adulthood that are especially predictive of later success, and where interventions can have the greatest impact. At each of these markers, we see some children start to fall behind. Although the factors that influence success at each stage are complex and interdependent, by focusing on these milestones, doing what works and removing or avoiding roadblocks that hinder progress, we can provide young people the opportunity and the tools to get ahead.
OUR INITIATIVES
Early Childhood Development
All children should have a healthy start and enter school ready – cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally.
Wrap Around Services
System of Care (SOC) is a wraparound service model designed to support students and families in the My Brother’s Keeper feeder pattern.
Second Chance Opportunities
All youth and young adults who are confined should receive the education, training, and treatment they need for a second chance.
School Programs
MBK connects local law enforcement education institutions and organizations with young men of color.
College Prep
Students are equipped for secondary education with writing workshops and college admissions preparation.
Mentorship
MBK’s mentoring program helps Houston youth achieve academic improvement, self -esteem, career identification and more.
184K
Males of color between 10-24 in Houston
24+
Community partnerships
21%
Houston males between 18-24 have not completed high school
18%
Houston young adults 18-24 not attending school or working
GIVE BACK
OUR GROWTH
President Obama launched the My Brother’s Keeper initiative to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensure that all people can reach their full potential. Through this initiative, the Administration is joining with cities and towns, businesses, and foundations who are taking important steps to connect young people to mentoring, support networks, and the skills they need to find a good job or go to college and work their way into the middle class.
If you work hard and play by the rules, you should have the opportunity to succeed, and your ability to get ahead should be determined by your hard work, ambition, and go by the circumstances of your birth.
President Barack Obama -State of the Union, January 25, 2014
Although the MBK initiative will be an ambitious undertaking for our city. We believe the time, energy, and effort invested in improving outcomes for our youth today will lead to a better quality of life for all Houstonians tomorrow. This translates to better economic conditions for families and increased access to quality education for all children and youth, improved health outcomes for our residents, a well trained workforce that can meet the challenges of the future, greater access to resources, safer neighborhoods, and a host of other factors.
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School Champion
A school champion is an organization that partners with a school designated as an MBK Houston school to provide resources and support in the community.
helps schools secure volunteers
financial contributions
donations of resources
service roles assigned by the school
Volunteer Partners
MBK Houston has partnered with multiple schools in the Houston Independent School District to support existing efforts and create new approaches to improve the learning experience for students, especially boys and young men of color.
Read Houston Read Volunteer
Youth Engagement
Summer Enrichment Programming
Mentorship Opportunities
MBK Volunteer
An MBK volunteer is an individual or organization that registers to participate in an MBK Houston sponsored activity, event, or program.
Million Father’s March
Know Your Rights Workshop
SAT Prep
Annual Community Prayer Walk
MBK Luncheon
Back-2-School