YOUTH PROGRAM
Bro RISE™
Resilience. Identity. Strength. Empowerment.
Building the next generation of resilient young men — one conversation, one challenge, one breakthrough at a time.
What It Is
Bro RISE™ is a youth empowerment program designed for Black and Brown young men ages 12–18. Through mentorship, peer circles, leadership workshops, and lived-experience curriculum, we equip young men with the emotional intelligence, identity grounding, and life skills to thrive — not just survive.
Who It's For
- Young men ages 12–18
- Students navigating school, identity, and pressure
- Youth in faith, sports, or after-school programs
- Schools and partners seeking culturally aligned youth wellness
What to Expect
Mentor Match
Get connected with a mentor who shares your story and walks the journey with you.
Weekly Circles
Small-group sessions where you build language for emotions and tools for life.
Leadership Labs
Hands-on workshops on identity, finances, communication, and purpose.
Real-World Wins
Service projects, college visits, and mentorship that translates to real outcomes.
What You Walk Away With
- ✓Stronger sense of identity and self-worth
- ✓Vocabulary to name and manage emotions
- ✓A trusted adult and peer network
- ✓Pathways to leadership, education, and purpose
The Four Pillars
R.I.S.E. — what we build.
Every cohort is grounded in four pillars that move young men from surviving to thriving.
Resilience
Tools to bend without breaking — bounce back from stress, setbacks, and pressure.
Identity
Know who you are, where you come from, and where you're going. Roots before wings.
Strength
Mental, emotional, and relational strength — built in circle with brothers and mentors.
Empowerment
Voice, vision, and vehicles to lead in school, family, and community.
What You Get
Tools that travel with you.
"We don't fix young men. We free them. When a young brother finds language for what he feels, he stops fighting himself — and starts building something."
— Bro RISE™ Facilitator Creed
Program Models
Built to fit your community.
Whether you have 8 weeks or a full school year, there's a Bro RISE™ track that meets your young men where they are.
Who It's For
Built with us, for us.
Young Men 12–18
Black and Brown youth ready to grow on purpose.
Families
Caregivers seeking culturally aligned support and brotherhood for their young man.
Schools & Partners
Districts, churches, and orgs ready to bring Bro RISE™ to their community.
ENROLL A YOUNG MAN
Ready to tap in?
Open to youth, families, schools, and community partners across Dallas.