Our Focus

We Take Action, To Make Better Changes.

The Males Place focuses on providing comprehensive mentoring and life skills programs for Black boys and young men in Charlotte, NC. The organization emphasizes cultural awareness, community service, and leadership development. Through mentoring, agriculture, educational workshops, and international travel experiences, TMP nurtures young men to become responsible, culturally aware leaders with a strong connection to their heritage and community.

We invite you to explore our core pillars below to see how the mission of The Males Place creates a lasting impact on the lives of young Black men. Also as part of our holistic approach, you can also view our Manhood Development Model, which provides a clear structure for how our program nurtures growth and transformation at every stage of development.

Mentorship

Teaching our youth of today life skills through large group discussion and small group interactions; agriculture duty and responsibility, and educational and cultural enrichment journeys both domestic and internationally. "If the young are not initiated into the village, they will burn it down just to feel its warmth." ~African Proverb

Agriculture

It is our vision to be a food oasis, a beacon of hope,an inspiration in assisting our people in reclaiming our glorious agricultural and self -sufficiency traditions. The Males Place lovingly offers direct access to fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs for donations to program participants, seniors and underserved neighbors along the Beatties Ford Road corridor .

Social Justice

Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards. Our youth experience their culture and gain valuable life skills through panel discussions and workshops. We believe in direct action and participation in open community hearings and conducting community forums that invigorate our local community. They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. ~Isaiah 2:4

Cultivating Knowledge and Nurturing Skills

Youth participating in our organization will experience an increased knowledge of culture and nutrition. Through holistic methods of training and learning, we inspire the youth to learn and develop into leaders.

Social, Behavioral, and Emotional Competencies

Men that possess the capacity and desire to provide, protect, and lead their family and who contribute to the preservation of their community.

Strong Black Men

Men that possess the capacity and desire to provide, protect, and lead their family and who contribute to the preservation of their community.

The Males Place