History
Boys to Men Mentoring Network was founded in 1996 by Craig McClain, Herb Sigurdson, and his son Joe.
programs
Our programs are designed to create safe spaces for both boys and mentors to develop positive and healthy relationships built on honesty, consistency, and accountability.
CURRICULUM
Our community based mentoring model challenges young men to reach their fullest potential
100 Wave Challenge
Every year, hundreds of surfers will hit the water across San Diego County to support Boys to Men Mentoring and help boys become good men. Shaun Tomson, Damien Hobgood, and their friends will be there. Don’t miss the opportunity to surf with surf legends! The goal is for each surfer to attempt to catch 100 waves in 1 day and raise $1,000 for Boys to Men Mentoring.
FATHERLESS GENERATION
Fatherless teenage boys have a higher than average risk of participating in crime, dropping out of school, and entering into the prison system before the age of 18.
SEE HOW BOYS TO MEN CHANGES LIVES
Every week, our mentors show up at middle schools, high schools, and community centers to give teenage boys a community of men who listen, encourage, and empower them.
THE CRITICAL WINDOW IS MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
We Empower Teenage Boys
To Follow Their Dreams
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THE PROBLEM
Be Part Of The Solution
The number of boys growing up without fathers in their lives has reached epidemic proportions.
High rates of divorce and out-of-wedlock births have created a generation of fatherless boys
RECENT NEWS AND EVENTS
We Empower Teenage Boys
January is National Mentoring Month
The month of January celebrates the 20th Annual National Mentoring Month, a
Light Our Way 2021 Campaign
We hosted our first Virtual Talent Showcase featuring boys and mentors in
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Are you looking for ways to support our organization? We’d love to know more about how you would like to become a part of the Boys to Men Mentoring community.
BTM Financials
Boys to Men Mentoring is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operating in La Mesa, California.
Study Results
A USD case study found that program participants saw improvements in their academic performance, relationships with adults, and overall self-esteem.
Life After BTM
In 2009, we asked a program evaluation consultant to develop a survey to measure the long-term effects of our program.
