“If we desire a society in which men are brothers, then we must act towards one another with brotherhood because brothers don’t let each other wander in the dark alone.”
Sons of Sophistication, Inc. (SOS) is a nonprofit mentoring program, which focuses on empowering black and brown adolescent boys through targeted mentorship and valuesbased curriculum. Our mission is to empower, validate, and nurture black and brown adolescent boys through a targeted values-based curriculum and intentional mentorship to promote equity within the Juvenile Justice system. Through SOS, we create a unique space where these young men have the opportunity to safely reflect, process, and learn while creating positive images of the men they wish to become in the future. Our goal is to foster an inspiring environment, where black and brown men intentionally mentor black and brown boys while pushing themselves and each other to defy stereotypes and break boundaries.
Being a Mentor:
- Support young men through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship or group setting
- Serve as a positive role model and friend
- Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together
- Strive for mutual respect
- Build self-esteem and motivation
- Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
Time Commitment:
- Make a one-year commitment
- Spend a minimum of fours hours per month one-to-one with paired mentee
- Communicate with the mentee weekly
- Attend an initial training session and additional training sessions during each year of participation in the program
- Attend Saturday Sessions (11am to 2pm)
Participation Requirements:
- Be between the ages 21-35 years old
- Reside in Houston metro area
- Uphold organizational values and standard
- Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments
- Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity information, and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities Have access to reliable transportation and provide auto insurance
Benefits
- Personal fulfillment through contribution to the community and individuals
- Satisfaction in helping someone mature, progress, and achieve goals
- Training sessions and group activities
- Participation in a mentor support group
- Mileage and expenses are tax deductible
- Personal ongoing support, supervision to help the match succeed