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Causes: Amateur Sports, Boys Clubs, Children & Youth, Mental Health, Mental Health Disorders, Sports
Mission: The Metro Mentorship Initiative is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit public charity organized for the purpose of providing mentoring services to make a holistic and innovative impact in urban communities.
Results: We served African-American and Hispanic Males ages 5-13 who are students in elementary school. They also live in a single parent family home with a family size of 5+. Family income level is under $30,000 a year. Parents are between the ages of 30-45 years of age, either divorced or single professionals, mom being the primary producer with a socio-economic status of being middle to lower class. Education attained is completion of high school with some college experience.
Target demographics: At-Risk Youth and Children - Boys and Girls Ages 5-13
Direct beneficiaries per year: 40-50 students
Geographic areas served: Chicago, Illinois (Austin Neighborhood)
Programs: Austin Comets Athletics: A Urban Youth Sports Fraternity