CHAMPS Noble Rowe Clark on CBS
Apr 6, 2022- At CHAMPS Noble Rowe Clark Math and Science Academy on the Westside of Chicago works to prevent crimes before they even start. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray spent the day at the Noble Rowe Clark to see how it works.
CHAMPS 10th Annual Soul Food Saturday on ABC
Feb 26, 2022- Champs Mentor, Orlandus Thomas hosted our 10th Annual Soul Food Saturday. WGN shared the positivity that happened at the Gary Comer Youth Center. Sponsored Doordash and 50 Eggs Films.
CHAMPS Superbowl 2022 Special "NBC"
Feb 17, 2022- NBC Chicago News, Christian Farr, for extending the story of mentorship and highlighting our SuperBowl LV Experience. Shout out to #1 Motivation Speaker, Dr. Eric Thomas for his tremendous generosity through School Days Foundation.
CHAMPS Featured on NBC Nightly News
Sept 17, 2021- NBC Chicago News, Christian Farr, interviewed CHAMPS Program Members Special NBC Chicago Nightly News on a Series Called “Violence in Chicago” and how we are focused on the Importance of Mentors and the Power of MENTORSHIP. Gathered at the Michael Jordan Steakhouse in Oakbrook.
CHAMPS Featured on NTD News
July 8, 2021- NTD News interviewed CHAMPS Founder, Vondale Singleton about the need for mentors. C.H.A.M.P.S. Program is a Mentorship Program designed for Violence Prevention. We talked to NTD Reporter, Miguel Moreno to share the power of mentorship and solutions amidst the gun violence here in Chicago. The consistent support, resources, and guidance we provide to Boys and Young Men of Color on the Southside of Chicago is one of the solutions that will solve the gun violence.
CHAMPS Featured on ABC 7
June 29, 2021- ABC Chicago gave some special coverage at the 1st Annual Born 2 Win basketball tournament at the Hope Athletic Center. Guest Speaker Dr. Eric Thomas. Sponsored by Michelle McBride, Founder of Good Sport. DJ Hot Rod, Special Announcer- Shaun Redwell. Over 60 young men played in the tournament.
CHAMPS on BNC (Black News Channel)
April 8, 2021-Champs Founder Vondale Singleton on (BNC) Black News Channel w/Host Kelly Wright discuss the Long History of Chicago's Gun Violence and Violence Prevention Award-Winning CHAMPS Mentoring Program
CHAMPS with Chicago Bulls Zach LaVine
In March 2021 NBA All-Star Chicago Bulls Zach LaVine visits CHAMPS via ZOOM surprises with the young men of CHAMPS Male Mentoring Program and provides some Adidas Gear.
CHAMPS Featured on PBS
In October 2020 CHAMPS Founder Vondale Singleton was interviewed on PBS's show Chicago Tonight to discuss issues facing Chicago's youth during the pandemic and how CHAMPS is still making an impact on the Boys and Young Men of Color of Chicago.
CHAMPS Summer 2020 Spotlight on ABC News
ABC 7 News did a spotlight feature on CHAMPS Summer Program. Despite the pandemic CHAMPS ran a 5-week summer program for young men aged 12-18 that combined virtual and in-person events to keep students engaged 5 days/week.
CHAMPS Mentees on Different Drummers
Too many young African American and Latino men in Chicago feel lost and directionless. That's why the C.H.A.M.P.S. Male Mentoring program was created to give them a guiding hand and help them achieve their dreams.Listen to two of our CHAMPS Mentees talk about their experience in CHAMPS!
CHAMPS Noble Gary Comer on CNN
Apr 1, 2022- Champs Mentoring featured on CNN sharing about how we involve ourselves in the work of mentorship and the power Community Prevention work. Carjackings are happening and our young men give reasons.
CHAMPS 10th Annual Soul Food Saturday on WGN
Feb 26, 2022- Champs Mentor, Orlandus Thomas hosted our 10th Annual Soul Food Saturday. WGN shared the positivity that happened at the Gary Comer Youth Center. Sponsored Doordash and 50 Eggs Films.
CHAMPS Founder on Fox "Rooftop Revelations"
Feb 8, 2022- Pastor Corey Brooks knows the odds are against that child. He knows that men and women like him may be the child’s best hope to see that there is a world of opportunities out there. That is why on the 79th day of his 100-day rooftop vigil to raise funds for a community center to bring hope to such children, he invited Vondale Singleton, CEO of CHAMPS Mentoring, for a fireside talk.
CHAMPS Black Boy Joy NBC Special "MLK 2022"
Jan 17, 2022- NBC Chicago News, Christian Farr, did a follow-up interview with CHAMPS Members that attended the Black Boy Joy trip sponsored by Board Chair, Lindsey Dates, and Barnes and Thornburg. Many young men flew to New York City for the first time.
CHAMPS Featured on Fox 32
June 28, 2021- Good Day Chicago featured Dr. Eric Thomas as he joined CHAMPS Male Mentoring Program as we host the 1st Annual Born 2 Win basketball tournament Tuesday on the Westside of Chicago at the Hope Athletic Center. Sponsored by Michelle McBride, Founder of Good Sport.
CHAMPS Featured on NBC 5
June 28, 2021-NBC 5 Reporter LeeAnn Trotter came to the Champs Born 2 Win Conference to cover our amazing 5th Annual Born 2 Win Conference. Vondale Singleton and some of the Special Guests share about this wonderful experience for Boys and Young Men of Color.
CHAMPS Featured on NBC 5 Part 2
June 28, 2021-NBC 5 Reporter LeeAnn Trotter came to the Champs Born 2 Win Conference to cover our amazing 5th Annual Born 2 Win Conference. Featuring #1 Motivational Speaker, Eric Thomas. Special Guests Detavio Samuels of REVOLT TV, Host- Darryl Cooke, DJ Nehpets of Power 92, Kid Artist- CT Marsmillow, and many special guests including out Moderator- Chris Goins, Panelists- Marquay Baul, Chris Crater, Pastor Will Grandberry, Jabari Saunders, and Walter Mendenhall IV.
CHAMPS Featured on NPR
As communities grew concerned about the rise in carjackings across the city this year, CHAMPS was mentioned as one of the few programs continuing to provide opportunities for Boys and Young Men of Color to engage in mentoring in-person. CHAMPS Program Director Christian Terry and Founder Vondale Singleton sat down to discuss this problem with NPR.
CHAMPS Featured on ABC
ABC 7 Chicago Proud Interview. Our CEO Jeremy Foster and C.H.A.M.P.S. Mentoring Founder Vondale Singleton were featured on ABC 7 Chicago discussing our partnership to recruit 100 men in 100 days. Watch the video, and if you're feeling inspired, sign up to be a CHAMPS Big at www.champsmentoring.com or www.bbbschgo.org.
CHAMPS on WGCI
CHAMPS x Michael Jordan Steakhouse
"23 Champs Mentees" Honored at Michael Jordan Steakhouse Oakbrook. Exposing young men to MJs spirit of excellence through Etiquette training and fine dining. CHAMPS PROGRAM is making an impact on Chicago Youth. Thanks to Hipe Media for Filming and Editing. Check them out https://www.hipemedia.com Champs is open for enrollment for 2021-2022 register your son at www.champsmentoring.com
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Bring CHAMPS to your School!
CHAMPS has also been working with several school partners to develop extra-curricular programming options for students. Over the last year all programming has been done virtually, but we expect to offer both virtual and in-person options for schools next year as students return to in-person learning. Contact CHAMPS to discuss options to bring CHAMPS programming to your school. We are still developing our model as we transition back to in-person programming and will update the site accordingly.
Extra-curricular and in-school programming integrates the CHAMPS SEL Curriculum and is built around the 3E’s of EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT and EXPOSURE. CHAMPS creates a safe environment for young men to develop positive Racial Identity, strengthen their social emotional capacities, grow as leaders and gain exposure to a range of people, experiences and opportunities.
Guiding Young Men to Achieve their Dreams
BROTHERHOOD ~ CONSISTENCY ~ POSITIVE MINDSET ~ UNCONDITIONAL LOVE ~ SERVICE
The Mission of the CHAMPS Male Mentoring Program is to Educate, Empower, and Expose African-American and Latino Young Men beyond the four walls of the school in order to help them to achieve their dreams and goals.