Creating safe spaces. Adjusting crowns one at a time.
Raising Champions
Is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community based organization committed to creating safe spaces for African American boys that fosters open dialogue, encourages positive pattens of behavior that lead to increase personal growth and opportunities to build sustainable relationships that led to successful outcomes.
We are thought partners in critical discussions that assist African American males in the development of solution focused strategies that build resilience to navigate challenges occuring throughout a lifespan. We are committed to building a supportive network that makes a positive impact in communities where we work, learn and live.
African American communities are lacking in safe spaces for boys to express and release their emotions and summarize their experiences. Raising Champions aims to close this gap by providing spaces that are curious, assume the best intent and support unconditional with a positive regard to expand personal growth and address systemic challenges to improve likelihood of positive outcomes.
Safe Spaces Create Champions
Mentorship for black males is essential for addressing systemic challenges, providing tailored support, and fostering positive development. Raising Champions programming aims to create a more inclusive and safe environments where empowering Black males to overcome obstacles and reaching their full potential is the standard
Mentorship Matters
Success starts at birth extends through trade school, college and beyond. Mentorship happens within the context of a larger community. Our approach starts in school and extends beyond the walls to help ensure students have the necessary support to do their best learning and best chance at success. Their survival, their success depend on us - the partnership between school, family, community and partners like us! Join the charge to raise more Champion by completing the contact us form above.
Cradle to College
“Every kid needs a Champion.”
— Dr. Rita F. Pierson, Ed. D, Master Educator
Ready to be a mentor…
Whether it’s a question about the work we do or how you can be involved, please complete the form. Let us know your passion or expertise and you’ll hear from us soon.
Email us: raisingchampionsdetroit@gmail.com
Phone (734) 335-0026