Programs
Pride Of Men Foundation’s major service is helping boys and young men to step into their greatness through athletics, educational enrichment, exposure, and mentorship. Pride Of Men Foundation offers a one-of-a-kind comprehensive academic and sports intensive mentorship experience with a unique focus on mental health that empowers future leaders by guiding them through remarkable transformations and self-actualization. Pride Of Men Foundation will partner with academic institutions, community centers and agencies, and local corporations to carry-forward its services. Through the programs and opportunities provided by Pride Of Men Foundation, participants will be equipped for success in high school, college, career, life, and beyond.
Pride Of Men Foundation is designed to instill healthy habits and valuable life skills in boys and young men, ages 10-30. Pride Of Men Foundation focuses on three basic components of wellness:
Sports Programming
The organization will offer basketball, flag football, soccer, baseball, softball, and other sports. These sports will be available and open to all levels of experience, making it so that everyone can play. There are zero participation fees associated with Pride Of Men Foundation, so any youth or adult can join regardless of income.
Health & Wellness Education
This includes aspects of mindfulness, self-regulation, and visualization, all of which can be linked to increased levels of wellbeing when practiced - even on a small scale. The organization will also host support groups for boys and young men to participate in and find support and solace in one another.
Leadership Development
Essential dynamics of leadership will be explored. These aspects include teamwork, accountability, communication, self-awareness, and critical thinking skills.
These three components combined will foster and nurture a sense of belonging and connection– individually, community -wide and globally.
Values
Empowerment:
Pride Of Men Foundation believes empowered people become dreamers and doers. Pride Of Men Foundation strives to promote a culture of empowerment through its programs and services.
Teamwork:
Pride Of Men Foundation believes in the power of healthy collaborative circles. It also believes when people work together in pursuit of common goals and interests, the outcomes are far greater.
Self-Esteem:
Pride Of Men Foundation values the power of self-esteem and the undeniable affect it has on propelling youth forward in life.
Innovation:
Pride Of Men Foundation believes in fostering new ideas, creative thinking, and affecting change through innovative programs and services.
Benefits:
The aim of every program is to inspire hope and to contribute to the enhancement of the personal and professional development of boys and young men. After successful completion of programs, the participant will have:
Acquired lacking skills to navigate a collegiate career.
Improved educational achievement as evidenced by higher marks.
Acquired exposure to a diverse range of career opportunities and paths.
Became better versions of themselves.
Embraced their greatness using a variety of evidence-based modalities including mindfulness, acceptance, and self-actualization.
Garnered confidence to go after their dreams.
Acquired or improved their social skill set.
Advanced their mental management skills
Regulatory Requirements
Pride Of Men Foundation will secure all necessary permits and licenses as mandated to carry out its operations.
Management Team
The organization is founded and operated under the leadership of Kerry Harnage, with the assistance of the board, staff, and volunteers.
The team has extensive experience working with adolescent population in varying capacities providing mentoring and in-school and after-school care.
Organizational Structure
Pride Of Men Foundation is organized in a way to streamline operations. With a lean structure the company can keep focus on its mission which in turn will foster growth.
