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15th Annual 100 Wave Challenge to Make Big Waves of Impact on September 28, 2024

San Diego, CA (September 3, 2024) — Boys to Men Mentoring (B2M) is excited to announce the 15th Annual 100 Wave Challenge, set to take place on Saturday, September 28th at Mission Beach. This surf-a-thon, imagined by Co-founder Joe Sigurdson in 2009, challenges surfers of all skill levels to catch 100 waves in a single day, all while raising funds to support B2M’s mission of expanding in-school mentoring programs throughout San Diego County. The event brings together the surf community, …

8th Annual CaddyHack Golf Festival Raises $225,000 for Boys to Men Mentoring Network

San Diego, CA – August 12, 2024 – The 8th Annual CaddyHack Golf Festival, held at the prestigious Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, has once again proven to be a resounding success, raising an impressive $225,000 for the Boys to Men Mentoring Network (B2M). The funds raised will be utilized to expand Boys to Men’s programs, allowing the organization to reach more middle and high school students, providing them with the guidance and support they need to navigate their formative years. …

Boys to Men Mentoring Kicks Off Surf Nights In Preparation For 100 Wave Challenge

Boys to Men Mentoring’s (B2M) is making waves with their Summer Surf Nights, designed to prepare enthusiastic participants for the highly anticipated 15th Annual 100 Wave Challenge on September 28th at Mission Beach. Surf nights represent more than just a summer activity for B2M program participants. Surfing provides significant mental health benefits. Research has shown that surfing enhances self-esteem, mitigates social isolation, and serves as a potential remedy for depression and anxiety. Summer Surf Nights are hosted monthly at beaches …

Boys to Men Mentoring Honors Journeymen and Community Impact Leaders During a Memorable Night of Gratitude

Boys to Men Mentoring hosted its 3rd Annual Night of Gratitude at the World Beat Center on Friday, June 14th. This special event honored the organization’s school and community partners, inspiring mentors, and resilient Journeymen who contribute to the success and growth of young men throughout San Diego County. Boys to Men program participants, their families, mentors, and supporters gathered to celebrate a successful 2023-2024 academic year and praise Journeymen leaders. A Journeyman refers to a young man who has …

Boys to Men Mentoring Awarded Multi-Year $50,000 Grant from the Players Coalition

Boys to Men Mentoring has been awarded a generous multi-year grant totaling $50,000 from the Players Coalition. This funding will significantly support B2M’s mission to provide mentorship and guidance to underserved high school and middle school boys, helping them develop into responsible, self-sufficient men. The Players Coalition, a non-profit organization founded by professional athletes, is dedicated to making an impact on social justice, racial equality and connecting low-income youth to the resources they need to become the best versions of …

Prebys Foundation Awards $100,000 To Boys To Men Mentoring

Boys to Men Mentoring has been selected as one of the 23 local organizations to receive a significant grant from the Prebys Foundation. This grant, totaling $6 million, is part of the foundation’s commitment to supporting the mental and emotional well-being of youth and young adults in San Diego County. The Prebys Foundation’s investment focuses on preventive care strategies such as garden therapy, summer camp, open mic nights, clinical therapy, and more, with the goal of building a stronger …

Boys to Men Mentoring raises $400,000!

Nearly 300 guests of Boys to Men Mentoring gathered for an evening of inspiration and empowerment at the 2nd Annual Rooted in Resiliency Celebration on Saturday, April 13th. Held at Coasterra on Harbor Island, the event raised nearly half a million dollars to expand mentoring programs to benefit struggling teen boys. From start to finish, the evening was filled with warmth, generosity, and a shared commitment to empowering young men. Beginning on the Harbor Float, VIPs enjoyed live jazz, elegant …

Boys to Men has a solution to the mental health crisis in teens

We have a boy crisis in our Country. What’s astounding is that boys are diagnosed with ADHD at a rate twice as high as girls. They are underperforming in school, accounting for 70 percent of all failing grades. What’s even more shocking is the suicide rate among boys is four times greater than girls, and boys are five times more likely to be incarcerated. Boys who are fatherless or under-fathered only intensify these conditions, and they face significantly higher risks of mental …

Stedman Graham takes Center Stage at Boys to Men Mentoring’s Rooted in Resiliency Celebration

A captivating fusion of intellect and music will highlight this year’s Rooted in Resiliency to benefit Boys to Men Mentoring on April 13, 2024, at Coasterra on Harbor Island. Renowned best-selling author, speaker, and educator Stedman Graham will headline the fundraiser, sharing invaluable insights on self-identity and leadership as contributing factors to the current boy crisis. The event aims to not only enlighten but also raise vital funds to expand mentoring programs to benefit struggling teen boys. “Graham’s philosophy is …

National Mentoring Month Targets Boy Crisis

We have a national boy crisis. In an astonishing disclosure about the two greatest dangers to the future of America’s economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell revealed in an interview on 60 Minutes the peril posed by young men in our country. First, they are not actively seeking employment and second, they are falling prey to drug addiction. Powell suggested that our society is overlooking the challenges boys face in education, as well as in their mental, physical, and spiritual …