BOYS TO MEN AT THE BETH
The mission of Boys to Men at the Beth is to partner with and engage families and the community in the personal, social, and spiritual development of young men toward high school graduation and crafting a post-secondary plan for success.
The History of Boys to Men at The Beth
Boys To Men At The Beth is a male mentoring ministry that was founded 33 years ago in 1992 as a youth basketball program, The Chattanooga Basketball Foundation. In 2008, using the biblical principle of 1st Corinthians 13:11, the focus shifted exclusively to male-mentoring, addressing the needs of our young men that would support them as they grew into manhood. Becoming intentional about teaching character-building skills that enhance our young men’s possibilities of achieving excellence in all areas of life. Our core work is to build strong relationships with young men as young as six years of age and mentor them through high school graduation and beyond. Equipping our young men with strategies that will support the goal of graduating from high school is our primary focus. Through the program, Boys to Men also strives to build strong relationships with the parents.
Our Approach
Mentorship and Role Models: Our program pairs each young man with a caring and dedicated mentor who serves as a positive role model. Through one-on-one interactions and group activities, our mentors offer guidance, understanding, and unwavering support.
Character Development: We focus on character development, emphasizing core values such as integrity, respect, empathy, and responsibility. We believe that strong character is the bedrock of leadership and success.
Academic Support: Our male mentoring program provides academic support to ensure that our young men succeed in their studies. We offer tutoring, study skills workshops, and college readiness guidance to help them achieve their educational goals.
Emotional Intelligence: We place a strong emphasis on emotional intelligence, helping young men understand and manage their emotions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and build positive relationships with others.
Community Service and Leadership: Boys to Men instills a sense of responsibility to give back to the community. Through community service projects and leadership opportunities, we nurture the spirit of service and the desire to make a positive impact.
Healthy Relationships: We provide education on building healthy relationships and promoting respect, empathy, and communication skills. Our goal is to equip young men with the tools to form positive connections with peers, family, and others they encounter in life.
To learn more about Boys to Men at The Beth or to get involved please contact: Herbert “Book” McCray at (423) 316-0858 or email hmccray@thebeth.org
Al Chapman Boys to Men Scholarship
Boys to Men at The Beth is embarking upon a major campaign to raise money for the Al Chapman Boys to Men Scholarship. Beginning in 2021, scholarships have been awarded yearly to graduating seniors in the Boys to Men program. In 2023, we awarded nine $500 scholarships and we are on track to award six scholarships in 2024. With your support, we hope to have the scholarship endowed in the future.
If you are interested in supporting the Al Chapman scholarship and the futures of our Boys to Men participants please click the button below.
