FOUR PILLARS OF FOCUS
EDUCATION
Mentoring and tutoring is available for middle school and high school students.
In addition, the 100 Black Men of Milledgeville-Oconee, Inc. together with area colleges, and technical schools will sponsor a College Fair for Perspective College Bound high school students. The purpose of our annual college events is to acquaint high school juniors and seniors with representatives from local colleges with whom they can contact for information and guidance related to course choices available and resources for financial assistance.
Financial literacy seminars are presented biannually, information from which can address ways to meet the costs of attending tech school, college, or university.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The 100 Black Men of Milledgeville-Oconee, Inc. believe that the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing of African Americans is vitally important in order for the community to thrive and grow.
The 100 Black Men proactively encourage the involvement of all citizens in existing programs aimed at strengthening the community and its citizens through assessment of their current health status. Advocating for these programs has become a focal point of the 100 Black Men as we partner with non-profit organizations and private firms that offer free or low cost services (screenings, workshops, seminars, lectures) to the community.
Additionally, the 100 Black Men are developing programs to foster dialog between law enforcement agencies and community residents with a goal of correlating communication between the two groups with helping to reduce crime and violence and community safety.
MENTORING
The Goal of the 100 Black Men of Milledgeville-Oconee Area is to establish a list of young African American males to mentor throughout each year. Using a holistic approach to training, learning, and developing social and economic life skills, our focus is to encourage positive change toward successful citizenship and leadership.
Members of the 100 Black Men will donate a minimum of one hour per week to make the program a success.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The 100 Black Men of Milledgeville-Oconee Area will team up with the community resource managers, local, and national bank programs to teach African Americans in our community money management skills. Our target group is African American males ages 12-21.
Financial literacy seminars are presented twice a year.
