Boys to Men Tucson

Big News! Boys to Men Tucson has been selected as one of New Profit’s Mental Health Equity cohort members! We are honored to stand alongside seven other incredible organizations working to expand access to mental and behavioral health resources in our communities. With this opportunity, we will receive unrestricted funding, leadership development, and strategic advisory support, all of which will help us deepen our impact and continue creating safe, trusted spaces for male-identified youth to build emotional resilience and well-being. This investment affirms the power of mentorship, restorative practices, and community-driven solutions in addressing the root causes of mental health disparities. Together, we are driving systems change at the intersection of mental health and social equity. A huge thank you to New Profit for believing in our mission and to all who support our work! Follow our fellow changemakers and learn more about this transformative initiative: https://hubs.li/Q037lDhM0

We hit the courts November 9th with our first-ever co-ed, multi-generational basketball tournament! With our mission at heart, we set off to strengthen our communities by nurturing intentional spaces for boys, men, and masculine-identified folks to practice honest and mindful relationships. At Boys to Men of Tucson, we choose to center and prioritize our youth's joy and connection, and we are so moved that through your solidarity and support, you showed that you do too! We cannot wait for next year's tournament. Check out our full deck of pictures from the tournament on our Facebook page. THANK YOU @obsidianlensmedia for helping us capture the pure magic that transpired on Saturday! A major shout out to our sponsors who made this tournament possible. Brian Eller (@nature_neat_feet) for helping us organize this major event. The incredible lyricists Cash Lansky & Nate TommyWill Williams for leaving a lifelong impression on our youth and community, and to our dedicated board, volunteers, Core Mentors and staff. Thank you each, we do this together or not at all!! #btmtucson #inthistogether #Withusforthem #healthymasculinity #leaveitallonthecourt #onecircleatatime

Sharing this important event with all of my friends and colleagues. The Dunbar Pavilion will be hosting a commemorative event November 15th, featuring a keynote speaker from Howard University Law School who will bring invaluable insights on the journey to equality and the continuing fight for civil rights. You don’t want to miss this! Stay tuned for more details on this inspiring speaker. ?? Tickets: $40 | VIP Tables: $500 ??https://lnkd.in/gsktND4a #KeynoteSpeaker #HowardUniversity #CivilRightsLeader #BrownVBoard70

I am deeply grateful and honored to have been a part of this important discussion with Boys to Men Tucson & Desert Star Institute for Family Planning, Inc. It’s inspiring to engage in conversations that highlight the intersectionality of masculinity and reproductive justice in creating safe, healthy, and sustainable communities. This dialogue is essential for advancing reproductive justice, healthy masculinity, social emotional well-being, and integrating practices around community care and accountability. Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/g_AkNP_r I encourage everyone to watch the recording and join us in this ongoing commitment to supporting our youth. Please considering supporting the work of Boys to Men Tucson so that these community wide impacts can continue to grow. Learn more ways to support here: https://lnkd.in/guutCggV Thank you to everyone who made this conversation possible! Thank you to my fellow guest speakers Stephanie Noriega and Paul Braden! Looking forward to the next one ????

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Honored to see Boys to Men Tucson featured in Tucson Weekly! This article highlights the life-changing work we're doing to empower male identified folks in our communities through mentorship and connection. Grateful to our staff, mentors, donors and community partners for their dedication in creating safe spaces for boys to grow and thrive. Together, we're making a lasting impact.

We are thrilled to welcome George Beverly, Jr., Ryan J. Thomsen, and Isaac V. Durgin to our Board of Directors! These dynamic leaders bring invaluable experience, deep passion, and diverse perspectives that align with our mission of creating inclusive, intentional spaces for boys and masculine-identified youth in Southern Arizona. Read more about them in the press release below.

New Program Announcement!! Connecting Dads and Sons is a joint project with Parent Aid and Boys To Men Tucson. This is a pilot project we created with a collaborative Grant from Social Venture Partners 2GEN initiative here in Tucson, with a supplemental incentives Grant from The Foothills Club! Please refer any Dads with Sons 12-19 for this incredible workshop and register now, limited spaces available!! FREE with incentives TBA !! @svp.tucson @svparizona @boystomentucson @parentaidtucson

Join us and Desert Star Institute for Family Planning, Inc on August 20, 2024, for a vital discussion on the significance of nurturing boys and masculine-identified youth as a cornerstone of building safe, sustainable, and healthy communities. This conversation is crucial for advancing reproductive justice, as it addresses the foundational role that support and guidance for young males play in fostering equity, health, and long-term community well-being. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts and contribute to a critical dialogue that impacts us all. Scan the QR code to register