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"Are we making it happen for boys of color?"

Read more to see what Choice Alum Imhotep Simba has to say..

Location

Off Campus

Date & Time

August 19, 2015, 6:00 pm8:00 pm

Description

Imhotep Simba is the Program Manager for Baltimore's new chapter of the Concerned Black Men National's CBM CARES® Mentoring Initiative.  Imhotep was one of the panelists at the February 2015 symposium, "Supporting Academic Success of Youth in Juvenile Justice Settings," which was co-hosted by The Choice Program and the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans.  His experience as a former Choice youth, his journey to complete high school, and most recently graduate from Coppin State University highlights the importance of mentoring.

To develop Baltimore's CBM CARES® Mentoring Initiative, there are a few specifics to note:
  • Male mentors need to be at least 21 years old 
  • The 3 school partners are in close proximity to UMBC:  Beechfield Elementary/Middle School, North Bend Elementary/Middle School, and Rognel Heights Elementary School.
  • These schools are identifying students that would be a great fit for the program.  
  • There are opportunities to engage in one-on-one mentoring AND group mentoring.  As I understand, there is flexibility to arrange the one-on-one meetings; all are engaged in the weekend outings.
  • In-school group sessions take place during the school day:  Tuesdays at North Bend, Wednesdays at Beechfield, and Thursdays at Rognel Heights.
  • If folks are interested in getting involved, there is a Mentor Orientation/Training that is happening THIS Wednesday, August 19th, at 6 pm.  Please see the attachment! 
  • Imhotep seeks to begin the program the week of September 7th; if you cannot make Wednesday night's session, I recommend you reach out to Imhotep for the next possible time.
  • You can go directly to the website to submit an application - 
    http://www.cbmnational.org/cbm-cares-national-mentoring-initiative/     
Contact Imhotep at:

Imhotep O. Simba

Program Manager

 

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CBM CARES® Baltimore, MD

1014 W. 36th Street, Suite C

Baltimore, MD 21211

TEL: 202-486-2434  

TOLL: 1-888-395-7816

FAX: 202- 783-2480

Email: ISimba@CBMnational.org

Website: www.cbmnational.org

 

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