Mentoring means having a connection with at least one trusted adult in a safe environment and being seen by name, need and strength.

Become a Mentor. Join the Champions Circle!

  • Make Your Mark

    Make your mark by joining the Champions Circle. As a mentor you hav the distinct opportunity for personal growth and fulfillment. Through your role as mentors, individuals can gain a sense of purpose and satisfaction by making a positive impact on the lives of others. Mentoring challenges mentors to share their knowledge, skills, and experiences, encouraging them to reflect on their own values, beliefs, and behaviors. Mentors often report feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment as they witness the growth and development of their mentees, knowing that they played a part in helping them succeed.

  • Give Back

    A a member of the Champions Circle, mentors have the unique opportunity to provide guidance and support to their mentees. Mentors can strengthen their mentees ability to communicate effectively, listen attentively, and act on constructive feedback. Mentoring also provides mentors with the opportunity to practice empathy, patience, and understanding, which are essential qualities fthat lead to successful outcomes.. Mentors often find that their experiences in mentoring help them become better leaders, collaborators, and communicators in both their personal and professional lives.

  • Grow the Next Generation

    The Champions Circle brings together dedicated mentors who aim to empower and uplift youth in Detroit. Through structured group and one-on-one interactions, mentors provide guidance, support, and positive role modeling to young people facing various challenges. This is the cornerstone initiative of Raising Champions that aims to foster holistic personal growth. Ultimately, the members of Champions Circle will actively serve as a beacons of hope, creating a network of positive male role models dedicated to creating safe spaces and empowering the next generation to make a positive impact in neighborhoods where we live, learn, work and play..