Dear Parent/Guardian,
Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia is proud to be offering group mentoring to middle and high schools wherein boys have the opportunity to speak with trained mentors who are motivated to help boys become the men they want to be.
Your child has stated an interest in joining the BTMVA Program.
Why Boys to Men? Middle and high school is a critical time when boys make choices every day about what kind of man they will become. The Boys to Men Program is designed to help boys make better choices.
We offer boys:
· A community of trained mentors who listen and empower boys to speak their truth and encourage them to take responsibility for their choices.
· A community where boys can listen to the stories of other boys and understand that they are NOT ALONE in their struggles.
The safety of our boys is our first priority. Every BTMVA mentor is carefully screened, must pass a detailed background check, and attend new mentor training. Our mentors come from all walks of life and bring their life experiences to share with the boys.
What activities does the BTMVA Program offer? Along with our weekly in-school and/or virtual mentoring groups we offer periodic Adventure Weekends that are designed to help young men take significant steps towards being the men they want to be. In addition, we offer group recreational and service activities to allow the boys and mentors to play and serve together. All activities are designed to be fun learning experiences and are closely supervised. They will be conducted within the current guidelines of social distancing.
BTMVA is drawing high praise from school administrators, teachers, parents and the boys for its documented ability to improve participant’s grades, attendance, and rates of discipline issues.
“I know that their time in Boys to Men … helps them feel like they’re not alone, like they have a good man---or many good men---in their life.” Mike, Head of School“
“I noticed something different about my son since attending circle…as if a heavy weight had been lifted off his shoulders. I could see the exhale in his eyes,” Stephanie, Parent
"If it was not for Boys to Men, I would not be standing in this school today,” DeMarco
If you would like your child to participate in the BTMVA Program, please complete the online application that follows.
For more information please contact Steve Martin, Program Director for Boys to Men Mentoring of Virginia at (804) 615-7823 or visit our website at
www.btmva.org/