MBK Village

The MBK Village is made up of organizations that are committed to action. Our partners work in various spaces, including:

✅ Education & College Readiness – Supporting academic achievement and increasing college access.
✅ Mentorship & Leadership Development – Pairing young men with role models and leadership opportunities.
✅ Workforce Development & Entrepreneurship – Connecting youth to career pathways, training, and job opportunities.
✅ Violence Prevention & Mental Health Support – Creating safe spaces and providing emotional wellness resources.
✅ Community Engagement & Advocacy – Uplifting voices, fostering civic engagement, and promoting policies that support BYMOC.

Are you an organization, business, or community leader committed to supporting boys and young men of color in Columbus? Join
the MBK Village and become part of a powerful network working to create pathways to success.

Why Join?

• Be Counted. If you serve boys and young men of color, your work deserves to be recognized and accounted for.
• Funding. Position your organization for grant opportunities.
• Visibility. Get in front of more funders, collaborators, and community.
• Strategy. Help identify gaps, align efforts, and guide investment.
• Connect.  Join the MBK Village - a network of mission-driven organizations working together for collective impact.

 How to Get Involved:

Click Here to Sign up as an MBK Village Partner

Together, we can build a stronger, more equitable Columbus where every young man has the opportunity to thrive, succeed, and lead.