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Spotlight on The Males Place: Media Highlights
The Males Place celebrated its 30-year anniversary on November 10, 2024, at The Collector’s Room by Beau Monde in Charlotte, NC, where hundreds of family members, sponsors, donors, and friends gathered to honor this milestone. Founded in 1993, The Males Place has impacted the lives of over 3,000 youth through a range of programs designed to foster educational, spiritual, agricultural, social, civic, recreational, and cultural growth. By providing comprehensive health education, enrichment experiences, and essential life skills, The Males Place empowers young men ages 12-18 to develop into responsible adults. Many of its mentees have gone on to college, joined the military, or started meaningful careers, demonstrating the program’s lasting impact on the community. Take a look at our video to learn more about The Males Place and discover ways to participate in this inspiring mission.
The Males Place has been featured by various news outlets and organizations, showcasing our impactful work in mentorship, urban agriculture, and community development. Below are some key highlights:
- Mentorship through Urban Agriculture: The Males Place: Mentorship That Empowers Young Men – WFAE 90.7
- Shaping Young Lives: The Males Place in Charlotte Helps Shape Young Men – WBTV
- Media Features and Documentaries:
- Community and Cultural Impact:
- Connecting Our Roots Interactive Oratorical Program – The Harvey B. Gantt Center
- Mecklenburg Extension Community Spotlight: Reggie Singleton, The Males Place – N.C. Cooperative Extension
- Media Mentions Across Platforms:
- The Males Place: Growing Crops While Grooming Lives – QCity Metro
- Charlotte’s The Males Place Community Garden on Its Mission – Charlotte Observer
- The Males Place: Mentorship, Agriculture, and Social Justice – WCCB Charlotte’s CW
- Reggie Singleton and The Males Place: Sowing the Seeds for Our Future – CLTure
Notable Contributions and Partnerships
- Charlotte Hornets Foundation Grant: Presented a $100,000 hunger relief grant to support The Males Place’s mission – WCCB Charlotte’s CW
- Community Support: Truliant Federal Credit Union donated $25,000 to The Males Place mentorship program – Truliant FCU
Cultural Journeys and International Impact
- The Males Place Journey to Ghana – YouTube
- Journey to Cuba (June 2019) – County News 4 You
- ‘The Males Place Inc.’ Visits Accra, Africa – Ghana News Agency
These features highlight the transformative impact The Males Place has had in Charlotte and beyond, showcasing our commitment to mentorship, community-building, and cultural enrichment.
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